The World Health Organization on Thursday confirmed that a case of the viral infection mpox in Sweden was linked to an outbreak in Africa, the first sign of its spread outside the continent a day after the WHO declared the disease a global public health emergency.

Over 40 percent of Pacific Polytech’s graduates have successfully joined the workforce.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will have new signings Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui available for Friday’s Premier League opener against Fulham at Old Trafford, just days after they arrive from Bayern Munich.

The murder and rape of a trainee doctor as she took a rest during a long shift in a Kolkata hospital has highlighted the vulnerability of medics left without proper protections and facilities, her colleagues and friends said on Thursday.

India will not step in to host October’s Women’s T20 World Cup if it has to be moved from Bangladesh, says Indian cricket board secretary Jay Shah.

Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says in the 2024-25 financial year, the Government has provided the highest support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of close to $120 million in various sectoral ministries.

Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to take over as coach of the United States men’s team.

The Land Transport Authority together with the Fiji Police reinforcing seatbelt regulations in a concerted effort to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries.

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro states that he will be convening a special meeting with the Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad upon his return from his Lau trip regarding the USP staff’s proposed strike action.

ANZ’s Pacific Economist Dr Kishti Sen believes Fiji’s domestic economy is in good shape despite recent challenges.

There is an urgent need for greater collaboration and action among enforcement partners to protect Fiji’s waters and vulnerable communities from the impacts of drugs, human trafficking, and illegal activities involving foreign yachts and passenger movement.

With the stage set for the Vodafone Deans Trophy semi-finals, Lami High School Under-19 team manager Adi Lina Motea says they are ready for their clash against western giants Ratu Navula College this weekend.