World

US Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use rises

The US Army is testing counter-drone technology in the US-Mexico border area, seeking to ‌sharpen its defenses against the growing threat of drone use by cartels and emulate the rapid battlefield innovation happening in Ukraine’s war with Russia.

October 6, 2026 12:29 pm
 

News

Pacific calls for strong climate action at COP31

Pacific leaders are calling for a stronger global climate response as Fiji hosts Pre-COP31 discussions focused on protecting communities, livelihoods and the ocean from the escalating impacts of climate change.

October 6, 2026 11:38 am
 

News

Cancer society warns resources are running thin

The Fiji Cancer Society is calling for stronger community action on cancer as it pushes for earlier detection, healthier lifestyles and greater access to screening.

October 6, 2026 11:34 am
 

News

Qilai Road to close for culvert works

Qilai Road in Namosi will be closed for seven hours on Sunday, 11 October, to allow the replacement of a broken and dislocated culvert.

October 6, 2026 11:30 am
 

World

Trump says US bombers moved from UK due to threats

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a threat linked to Iran had prompted the removal of American B-1 bombers from a British airbase.

October 6, 2026 11:20 am
 

Entertainment

Peru prison inmates sew 'pope dolls' ahead of pontiff's visit

Behind the steel bars of Lima’s Chorrillos Women’s Prison, the rhythmic clatter of sewing machines and the snip of scissors mark a ​rush to meet a deadline.

October 6, 2026 11:05 am
 

World

Judge sets new US trial in Lockerbie bombing case

A US judge on Monday ​set a January 2027 trial ‌for a former Libyan intelligence operative accused of building the bomb that ​brought down Pan Am flight ​103 over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988.

October 6, 2026 10:17 am
 

World

Mexico demands evidence of alleged cross-border shots after US ambassador comments

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her government has ​requested evidence from US authorities regarding allegations that gunfire originated ‌from the Mexican side of the border and targeted US personnel, saying Mexican security forces had not detected any such incident.

October 6, 2026 9:04 am
 

Entertainment

Hermes shows airy knits and slit skirts collection

Hermès creative director Nadège Vanhée presented an airy spring/summer collection using gauzy fabrics at Paris Fashion Week ​on Saturday.

October 6, 2026 9:02 am
 

News

Big change proposed for sugar fund

The Standing Committee on Economic Affairs is calling for the Sugarcane Growers’ Fund to be progressively transformed into an agricultural commercial bank to improve access to finance for farmers.

October 6, 2026 7:33 am
 

Crime

Questions over person of interest’s departure

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says police cannot confirm how a person of interest in the missing cocaine investigation left Fiji, or whether the person is related to a high-ranking official.

October 6, 2026 7:32 am
 

Soccer

Labasa hungry for FMF IDC glory

The FMF Inter District Championship will start today in Suva, capturing the attention of football fans.

October 6, 2026 7:31 am

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