A flash flood alert remains in force across the whole of Fiji as heavy rain continues to affect the country.

Fiji Airways men’s 7s rep Manueli Maisamoa has been officially named in the 2026 McDonald’s Mike Friday Select 7s Team, boosting the squad ahead of next year’s McDonalds Fiji Coral Coast showdown in Sigatoka.

Fiji is on alert for heavy rain, flooding and strong winds as Tropical Disturbance TD03F is forecast to move into the country early next week.

Young people are facing rising pressure from drug abuse, peer influence and mental health challenges.

The admiral in charge of U.S. military forces in Latin America retired two years early, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday’s seizure of an oil tanker and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats.

The Tebara Festival has opened in Nausori, drawing strong crowds to Syria Park despite unsettled weather.

Shiv Raj Associates, part of the JS Raj Group, runs Fiji’s largest cane harvesting and transport operation.

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed “to cease all shooting” effective Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said after calls with the countries’ leaders to try to salvage a ceasefire he brokered earlier this year after a fifth day of fighting.

The United States has removed sanctions against the Brazilian Supreme Court judge targeted for overseeing a criminal case against an ally of President Donald Trump, the Treasury Department said.

Hundreds of golden retrievers packed a Buenos Aires park on Monday as the South American country looks to break the world record for the largest number of the silky golden-haired dogs gathered in a single place.

Italians hailed UNESCO’s recognition of their cuisine on Wednesday as a win for cultural diplomacy but critics warned it could backfire by turning popular dishes into bland tourist fare.

European Union countries are set to vote early next week to determine whether the bloc should sign a contentious trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur by the end of the year, Denmark, which holds the rotating presidency of the EU, said.