The leader of Hamas said on Tuesday a truce deal with Israel was close and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped for good news soon about hostages, the most optimistic signals so far of a deal to pause the war in Gaza and free captives.

Greece came from a goal down to hold France to a 2-2 draw in their final Euro 2024 qualifier in Group B this morning, denying Didier Deschamps’ side a perfect record in their qualifying campaign.

Golf tees off today at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands as more medals are up for grabs today.

The freeze on the issuance of public service licenses for taxis remains in place; however, the decision is currently under assessment.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will visit Indonesia next year.

Team Fiji has had a slow start to the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands with no gold medal after two days of competition.

Suspended Chief Justice Kamal Kumar has passed away.

Team Fiji has dropped to 14th on the overall Pacific Games medal tally after day two.

Labour MP lan Byrne has tabled an ‘early day motion’ in parliament condemning Everton’s 10-point deduction in the Premier League and called for an independent football regulator to be established immediately.

Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ifereimi Vasu, has outlined the criteria for appointing members to the Great Council of Chiefs.

The Sugar Research Institute of Fiji states that the climate conditions crucial for sugarcane cultivation have shifted significantly in the past decade.

The Ministry for Multi-Ethnic Affairs has conducted over 50 consultations since its reestablishment by the coalition government.