Entertainment

Disney’s strong quarter driven by ‘Toy Story 5' and the draw of its US theme parks

Disney’s solid third quarter was driven by a $1 billion box office haul from “Toy Story 5” and the strong draw of U.S. theme parks that helped to offset continued weakness from international tourism.

August 7, 2026 12:16 pm
 

Court

Fareed seeks suspended sentence

The lawyer representing Mohammed Fareed has asked the court to impose a suspended sentence following his conviction on two counts of indecent assault.

August 7, 2026 12:01 pm
 

World

Bomb planted on minibus kills two near Damascus, Syrian officials say

A bomb planted in a minibus killed two people and wounded 14 others on the outskirts of Syria’s capital Damascus on Thursday night, officials said.

August 7, 2026 11:26 am
 

News

Search underway amid severe weather warnings

A search and rescue operation is underway for six people missing in Lau waters, as authorities warn that ignoring weather advisories costs lives.

August 7, 2026 11:05 am
 

Business

Fiji cocoa industry targets global demand

Fiji’s cocoa industry continues to expand, with local cocoa exporter Cacao Fiji outlining plans to engage thousands of farmers and boost export volumes to meet growing international demand.

August 7, 2026 11:03 am
 

Business

Stock market records strong growth

Fiji’s stock market is continuing to record strong growth this year, driven by increased investor participation and higher trading activity.

August 7, 2026 10:32 am
 

Entertainment

Priyanka Chopra Jonas to star opposite Russell Crowe

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has added another major international project to her growing Hollywood slate.

August 7, 2026 10:28 am
 

Crime

Joint task force arrests four in drug raids

A joint task force has arrested four men following a series of anti-drug operations in the Western Division this week.

August 7, 2026 9:46 am
 

Crime

Four police officers charged over alleged assault

Four police officers have been charged in relation to the alleged assault of a man in August 2024 and are expected to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today.

August 7, 2026 9:43 am
 

Crime

Trio remanded over Valelevu property break-in

Three men have been remanded in custody for their alleged involvement in a break-in case in Valelevu, Nasinu.

August 7, 2026 9:32 am
 

World

As Pakistan's army chief turns on hardline Islamist groups, blasphemy cases plummet

When blasphemy allegations against a Christian family prompted a mob of hundreds to assemble in Pakistan’s teeming metropolis Karachi last month, officers knew they might only have minutes to save the four women and one child who were targeted.

August 7, 2026 9:06 am
 

Entertainment

Japanese game company Nintendo reports a jump in profit on the popularity of its Switch 2

Nintendo’s first quarter profit surged 53.5% as the popularity of its recent Super Mario movie worked with solid demand for the Switch 2 gaming console to support the Japanese video-game company’s bottom line.

August 7, 2026 8:14 am

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