A candidate in Ecuador’s upcoming presidential election has been shot dead.

Pacific activists and members of civil society organizations have gathered at Kioa Island to present a historic new climate finance initiative to the community.

Wildfires fanned by the winds of a distant hurricane killed at least six people and caused extensive damage on Hawaii’s Maui island on Wednesday, forcing some people to jump into the ocean to escape the smoke and flames, officials said.

Walt Disney said on Wednesday it would raise prices of its streaming service Disney+ in October, the second price hike this year, and CEO Bob Iger emphasized the company’s efforts to keep a lid on costs as he tried to reassure investors.

Flights were cancelled and trains halted on Wednesday as heavy rain from Typhoon Khanun pounded southern regions of Japan and South Korea.

Rebel Wilson is healing after an on-set accident resulted in her having to get stitches.

Ethiopia’s military has pushed local militiamen out of two towns in the Amhara region, residents said.

The U.S. special counsel investigating Donald Trump obtained a search warrant for the former president’s Twitter account in January and the company delayed complying, according to a U.S. appeals court opinion.

The Vodafone Fijiana 15s are also in preparation mode, gearing up for their upcoming Tests and the Pacific Combine.

The establishment of a National Small and Medium Enterprise Committee will enable the implementation of a framework for MSMEs contribution to the economy through resilience and continued growth.

The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, Heritage and Arts yesterday launched the traditional knowledge and culture database for safe keeping of indigenous information and history.

FMF Suva will look to maintain its winning streak in this year’s Skipper Cup, ahead of its Round five clash against another undefeated team, Naitasiri this weekend.