World

Ebola outbreak claims 131 lives in eastern DRC

Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on ​Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak’s spread.

May 20, 2026 4:21 pm
 

Entertainment

TISM’s Sydney Opera House show leads to $19,000 fine

Subversive art-pop group TISM has announced its first national headline tour in 30 years, after having caused nearly $19,000 in damage to the Sydney Opera House.

May 20, 2026 4:19 pm
 

Sports

Salawa to make 50th appearance, Tuni returns from injury

Towering forward Kitione Salawa is set to make his 50th Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific appearance for the Fijian Drua, while prop Meli Tuni returns to the squad for his first appearance after recovering from injury.

May 20, 2026 4:17 pm
 

Golf

100 golfers set for Denarau tournament

Around 100 participants from Fiji are expected to compete across professional and amateur divisions at the 27th VONU Pro Am Golf Tournament next week at the Denarau Golf and Racquet Club.

May 20, 2026 3:37 pm
 

World

Chinese tankers exit Hormuz amid renewed Iran deal talks

Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shipping data showed, brightening hopes that the U.S.-Israeli conflict with ​Iran may soon be resolved after positive comments from the U.S. president and his deputy.

May 20, 2026 3:16 pm
 

Entertainment

French Canadian duo's viral KEXP video draws 14.5 million views

They appear in the video in costumes covered in small dots.

May 20, 2026 3:07 pm
 

News

Pacific shifts from transit to drug destination

The Pacific is no longer just a transit point for illicit drugs and organised crime.

May 20, 2026 2:51 pm
 

News

MOU for mixed-use commercial development in Lautoka

A three-party Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB), the iTaukei Trust Fund Board (TTFB), and Tokatoka Sawaieke of Viseisei, Vuda, to explore a major mixed-use commercial development in Lautoka.

May 20, 2026 2:49 pm
 

News

Ocean Swim Fiji delivers economic boost and community support

Close to 220 tourists from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Singapore are in Fiji this week for the Ocean Swim Fiji recreational open-water swimming event, contributing to both tourism revenue and community support initiatives.

May 20, 2026 2:44 pm
 

Entertainment

South Korea’s Hope brings monster action to Cannes Film Festival

One of the most expensive Korean films ever made, this epic sci-fi begins as a “breathless rollercoaster ride” and mashes up The Terminator, Predator, Aliens and Avatar.

May 20, 2026 2:32 pm
 

Entertainment

Taiwan Travelogue wins International Booker Prize

A tale about forbidden love and Taiwanese food has won the International Booker Prize, becoming the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

May 20, 2026 1:14 pm
 

World

Xi, Putin to meet in Beijing for tea diplomacy after Trump visit

China and Russia’s leaders are set to meet for ​a summit in Beijing on Wednesday featuring discussions on bilateral and international issues, capped by an intimate tete-a-tete between “old friends” over tea.

May 20, 2026 1:06 pm

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