Rehabilitation and social issues are taking center stage at the Tailevu Provincial Council meeting, as the province works to address growing challenges affecting its communities.

Israel said on Wednesday it was still committed to the U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza, despite pounding the enclave in retaliation for the death of an Israeli soldier with a day of bombardment that Gaza health authorities said killed 104 people.

Fiji is leading the world in disaster law as international rules increasingly call for stronger protection of communities.

The Fiji Cancer Society has received a $15,000 boost from Telecom Fiji Limited, strengthening the organisation’s fight against cancer. The donation was presented during the Pinktober Morning Tea at the Labasa Exchange.

Former Fiji 7s rep Eminoni Nasilasila has been named as one of the 25 players up for selection for Tide Tribe Malolo ahead of their much-anticipated Skipper Cup grand final clash against Jacks Naitasiri this Saturday.

The Vodafone Fiji Bati are maintaining confidence and unity as they prepare to face Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Bowl Championship final this Saturday.

Dismal England were knocked out of the Women’s World Cup after a thumping 125-run defeat by South Africa in the semi-final.

At least 20 people have died in Haiti following severe flooding caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Real Madrid are seeking compensation from UEFA after the club said on Wednesday that the Regional Court of Madrid had dismissed appeals filed by UEFA, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) and LaLiga regarding the Super League.

The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji strongly supports the principled stance taken by the Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji in lodging a formal complaint regarding derogatory and divisive remarks made against Hindu and Muslim religious practices.

Cabinet has endorsed the engagement of the United Nations Environment Programme as the implementing agency under the Global Environment Facility Umbrella Programme for two major national biodiversity projects.

Expanding smoke-free zones, introducing plain packaging, banning tobacco advertising and sponsorship, and tightening penalties for illegal online vape sales were among key proposals discussed during a consultation held in Labasa.