World

Germany hopes for EU deal on sending failed asylum seekers to third countries

Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt expressed hope that the European Union can agree on a common plan to send failed asylum seekers to third countries near their home regions. This approach is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s broader effort to reduce immigration, a key promise during February’s election, though migration numbers have already been declining.

May 31, 2025 2:14 pm
 

World

Australia's emissions rose in 2024

The latest stocktake of Australia’s efforts to cut carbon emissions have shown the country has struggled in recent years to make progress, with emissions marginally climbing in 2024.

May 31, 2025 1:30 pm
 

Entertainment

Faizan Zaki, 13, crowned US National Spelling Bee champion

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old boy from the Dallas area, won the 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, swiftly nailing the French-derived word “eclaircissement,” synonymous with enlightenment, in the 21st round of the contest finals.

May 31, 2025 1:06 pm
 

Rugby

FSSRU season delayed as interim committee steps in

The start of the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby season has been delayed by a week to allow for the establishment of a new interim committee aimed at overhauling the governance and administration of schools rugby.

May 31, 2025 12:50 pm
 

Football

Malakai Singh answers Nadi's call for FACT

New Zealand-based Aidan Malakai Singh answered Nadi FC’s call, eager to experience Fijian football firsthand.

May 31, 2025 12:45 pm
 

News

AG dismissal won't halt work: Seruiratu

Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu believes that there are people who can carry out the work despite Graham Leung’s dismissal as Attorney-General.

May 31, 2025 12:40 pm
 

News

UniFiji medical lecturers are highly qualified: VC

University of Fiji Vice Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem has provided assurance that all medical science staff lecturing in the degree programmes have Master’s or PhD qualifications.

May 31, 2025 12:35 pm
 

News

Skills training needs more value: Sen

Technical and vocational training has traditionally been seen as a last resort for students struggling academically, but education experts argue this perspective is outdated.

May 31, 2025 12:20 pm
 

World

Australia's defence minister urges greater military openness from China

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles has called for greater military transparency from China, especially regarding its rapid military expansion and exercises, to foster a more “productive” relationship between the two nations. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Marles stressed the need for better communication, citing concerns about China’s growing assertiveness in the Pacific.

May 31, 2025 12:17 pm
 

Sports

Kwong breaks two swimming records

Homeschool swimmer Thaddeus Albert Kwong has broken two records at the 2025 National Schools Age Group Swimming Championships in the 50m backstroke and 50m butterfly.

May 31, 2025 12:13 pm
 

Sports

Rye eyes medal as competition heats up

International School Suva swimmer Manisha Rye is embracing the intensity of the 2025 National Schools Age Group Swimming Championships, describing it as the most competitive and exciting edition she has experienced in her four years of representing the school.

May 31, 2025 12:05 pm
 

Entertainment

Do something new, or stay home : Clint Eastwood

Hollywood star Clint Eastwood urged fellow filmmakers to come up with new ideas as he approaches his 95th birthday this weekend, observing in a newspaper interview that the movie business is now full of remakes and franchises.

May 31, 2025 11:05 am

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