John Lithgow has said that he’s “very excited” to be joining the upcoming “Harry Potter” series as Albus Dumbledore, brushing off criticism that the role of the wizarding headteacher has been given to an American actor.

U.S. trade officials finalized steep tariff levels on most solar cells from Southeast Asia, a key step toward wrapping up a year-old trade case in which American manufacturers accused Chinese companies of flooding the market with unfairly cheap goods.

Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says the late Pope Francis gifted people with his very presence.

Natalie Portman, a movie star for over 30 years, doesn’t think the public knows her as well as they think they might.

Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says the late Pope Francis was a beacon of peace and humility.

Senior Barrister Janet Mason has confirmed that the highly anticipated report regarding the appointment of Barbara Malimali as Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is due for submission today.

Police have arrested two men for their alleged involvement in a sacrilege case.

Nate Bargatze, who has made a name for himself with a particular brand of family-friendly comedy, has a new gig as the host of the 2025 Emmy Awards.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi touted progress in talks for a trade deal between the two countries, their offices said on Monday, as New Delhi rushes to avoid U.S. tariffs and court Trump’s administration.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, ahead in polls in the run-up to an April 28 election, renewed calls on Monday for voters to give him a strong mandate to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat.

Haley Joel Osment has expressed regret regarding his behavior during a recent arrest.

The Palestinian Red Crescent called on Monday for a “serious investigation” into the killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza last month, a day after the Israeli military admitted “professional failures” and disciplined two officers over the incident.