World

US military to bolster defensive posture in Gulf after Iran seizes tankers

The U.S. military will work to bolster the defensive posture in the Gulf region following Iran’s seizure and harassment of commercial shipping vessels in recent months, U.S. officials said.

May 13, 2023 11:35 am
 

Business

Ali, Smith head ABIF

The Association of Banks in Fiji has appointed BSP Financial Group Limited Country Head Haroon Ali as its chair.

May 13, 2023 11:20 am
 

World

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan granted bail, leaves court

A Pakistani court ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s release on bail for two weeks, his lawyer said on Friday, after his arrest in a land fraud case ignited deadly protests and a tussle with the military.

May 13, 2023 10:54 am
 

News

70-year-old to front court for alleged child exploitation

A 70-year-old foreign national will be produced at the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today for offences linked to alleged child exploitation.

May 13, 2023 10:07 am
 

Entertainment

A Minute With: Jennifer Lopez and 'The Mother' team on 'badass' moms

Jennifer Lopez brings the action in new film “The Mother”, playing an assassin who comes out of hiding in the remote wilderness to protect the daughter she was forced to leave as a newborn baby from vengeful criminals.

May 13, 2023 9:45 am
 

World

Uncertainty clouds U.S. transition at Mexico border as new rules take effect

The Biden administration began implementing a sweeping policy shift at the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday as a COVID-era order that had allowed the swift expulsion of many migrants expired and new asylum restrictions took effect amid confusion and uncertainty.

May 13, 2023 9:32 am
 

Sevens

Black Ferns Sevens seal World Series on opening day in Toulouse

The Black Ferns Sevens have ended their short World Series title drought overnight after a dominant opening to their campaign at the Toulouse Sevens tournament in France.

May 13, 2023 8:34 am
 

Entertainment

Hollywood writers try to strike a love match while picketing

As striking Hollywood writers protest working conditions, some are seeking more than a new labor contract.

May 13, 2023 8:20 am
 

World

Kenya unearths more bodies in search for death cult followers

Kenyan investigators unearthed 29 more bodies on Friday in a continuing search for victims of a doomsday cult in the country’s southeast.

May 13, 2023 8:12 am
 

Sevens

Fiji 7s winless after two games

The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s side campaign in Toulouse just got tougher after going down 24-7 to South Africa.

May 13, 2023 7:36 am
 

News

Girmitiyas embrace iTaukei identity

Descendants of Girmit indentured labour now proudly embrace their iTaukei identity or i-cavuti of “luvedra na Ratu,” or “children of the Ratu”, symbolizing their connection to the vanua of Noco and Rewa.

May 13, 2023 7:08 am
 

Business

Farmers benefit from SRIF's advice

Farmers are expressing heartfelt gratitude towards the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji, which has been instrumental in enhancing soil health, introducing new crop varieties, and revolutionizing land preparation techniques.

May 13, 2023 6:52 am

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