Italy advanced to the semi-finals of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup following an enthralling battle with Tahiti.

A second-period turnaround from IR Iran booked their place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup semi-finals and eliminated the hosts.

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Joe Biden on Thursday for calling him a “crazy SOB”, saying with an ironic smile that the remark showed why the Kremlin felt Biden was a preferable future U.S. president to Donald Trump.

Recent research by ANZ Bank’s Australia and Pacific Economist Kishti Sen estimates that around 25,627 Fijians migrated overseas in the last two years, leading to a net population loss.

The iTaukei Land Trust Board is moving in the right direction in terms of landowner development plans and utilizing their lands for commercial and sustainable investments.

Italian luxury label Prada said it looked to the past for its latest womenswear line at Milan Fashion Week on Thursday, presenting a collection that played with contrasts and feminine touches.

New Zealand’s Former Prime Minister Helen Clarke held a talanoa session during the second day of the Pacific Women in Power Forum.

Israel will send negotiators on Friday to truce talks in Paris, Israeli media said, as Gazans hoped for a ceasefire that could hold off a full-blown Israeli assault on Rafah, after it endured one of its worst bombardments of the conflict.

Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua has confirmed having discussions with the Fiji Police Force regarding the recent alleged drug tampering.

Many Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players were inspired by their parents, idols or even teachers.

The Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights hope fans will turn up in numbers tomorrow to experience the atmosphere of an NRL match for the first time.

The big focus for the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s side in the past few weeks is connections amongst the group and making sure there’s a strong deep bond.