World

IMF board clears first review of Bangladesh's $4.7 billion bailout

The International Monetary Fund said its executive board cleared the first review of Bangladesh’s $4.7 billion bailout, providing $689.8 million in funding to Dhaka as it battles high inflation ahead of national elections in January.

December 13, 2023 3:20 pm
 

News

TSLS and Engineers Fiji work together for industry growth

There is an increasing need for diploma and post-degree holders in the engineering profession in Fiji to meet industry demands.

December 13, 2023 3:04 pm
 

Court

Former information officer sentenced to nine years for rape

A 35-year-old former information officer at the Ministry of Information has been sentenced to nine-years imprisonment by the Lautoka High Court.

December 13, 2023 2:43 pm
 

World

Ukraine's top mobile operator hit by biggest cyberattack of war

Ukraine’s biggest mobile network operator said it hoped to restore operations by Wednesday after coming under what appeared to be the largest cyberattack since Russia launched its war on the country in February 2022.

December 13, 2023 2:40 pm
 

News

Indian delegation discusses future ventures with Fiji

The Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India, Paramita Tripathi, made a courtesy visit to Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh to discuss prospects for future collaboration in the areas of the Sugar Industry and Multi-Ethnic Affairs.

December 13, 2023 2:38 pm
 

Football

Premier League clubs agree five-year limit on transfer fee amortisation

Premier League clubs have voted to limit the period over which a player’s transfer fee can be spread in their accounts to five years, the league announced.

December 13, 2023 2:10 pm
 

Entertainment

Norman Lear and the comedy elders make a case for the power of laughter

At a 2017 screening of “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast,” an HBO documentary about those who have lived into their 90s hosted by then-95-year-old Carl Reiner, producer Norman Lear credited the other people on the panel – fellow nonagenarians Reiner, Mel Brooks and Dick Van Dyke – with lengthening his life thanks to the power of laughter.

December 13, 2023 2:02 pm
 

World

Australia backs UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire in rare split with US

Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the country had supported a UN resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza out of concern for civilians in the besieged enclave, in a rare split with close ally the United States.

December 13, 2023 1:22 pm
 

Entertainment

Chris Rock and other top comedic talent decline offers

Barbie and Ken will likely grace the stage at the Golden Globes next month.

December 13, 2023 1:15 pm
 

News

Rabuka’s visit normal says Ro Jone

Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander, Ro Jone Kalouniwai, states that Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s anticipated visit to the Queen Elizabeth Barracks tomorrow is a normal process.

December 13, 2023 12:59 pm
 

Entertainment

Salma Agha in talks to become the judge of Indian Idol

If sources are to be believed, the singer-actress will soon be joining the reality show, which features Kumar Sanu and Shreya Ghoshal as the judges.

December 13, 2023 12:58 pm
 

Rugby

Natave ready for Super Rugby Pacific challenge

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua loosehead prop Livai Natave is looking to stamp his mark in the frontrow in the 2024 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.

December 13, 2023 12:53 pm

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