Some 27 people, including nine children, have been confirmed dead after flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday, as rescuers continued a frantic search for survivors including dozens still missing from a girls’ summer camp.

An unsettled Fiji Kulas side secured a 3-2 win against the Solomon Islands in a nervy opening match of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup in Suva.

The increase in drug-related cases among young adults in Fiji is raising serious alarm.

A participant at the post-budget forum claims the budget is centralized and mainly benefits urban areas, neglecting rural communities.

After 90 minutes of intense efforts from both sides, Suva has managed to hold off football giant Ba to a 1-all draw in round 11 of the Extra Supermarket Premier League competition.

The Police Sharks are on track as they set out to defend their title in the women’s division of the Vodafone Cup competition.

Fiji is stepping up efforts to strengthen its policing capabilities through regional cooperation.

Transport services for rural students in Cakaudrove have stopped due to low government voucher support, causing concerns over school attendance.

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet broke the women’s 5,000 metres world record with a time of 13 minutes 58.06 seconds at the Eugene Diamond League meet on Saturday.

The recent three percent salary increase has boosted motivation among civil servants to improve their work and serve the public better.

Seven-times Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic roared his way to a rare century at the grasscourt Grand Slam when he outclassed Serbian compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3 6-0 6-4 and reached the fourth round in his quest for a record 25th major.

Japan’s government on Saturday warned of more possible strong earthquakes in waters southwest of its main islands but urged the public not to believe unfounded predictions of a major disaster.