Russia says it has “very serious expectations” for President Vladimir Putin’s trip to China this week.

In a small sewing workshop in southern ​Gaza, Nisreen Al‑Rantisi pulls fabric from a pile and reshapes worn wedding dresses, trying to keep ‌a fading tradition alive amid war and soaring costs.

Merewalesi Kolitapa and Norman Amram will be representing Fiji to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal later this year.

Pacific nations are being warned that surging global fuel prices, escalating Middle East tensions and worsening climate pressures are tightening government finances and pushing up the cost of living across the region, with growth expected to slow further.

Climate change is becoming an increasing threat to Fiji’s sugar industry, with farmers now being urged to diversify crops to strengthen food and income security.

Women in the Pacific must be guaranteed workplaces free from violence, harassment and discrimination.

Labasa Women are bracing for a tough challenge in the upcoming rounds of the Super Women’s League as they prepare to face two of the competition’s strongest teams.

Two teenage gunman opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego in California, killing three men outside the mosque, one of ​them a security guard, before the two suspects were found dead, ​apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said.

Mexico City is not waiting for the World Cup to kick off — it has already turned the beautiful game into a cultural spectacle with Pele’s crown and a Maradona jersey among 15,000 pieces of football memorabilia on display.

Powerlifting Fiji committee member Norman Ravai believes the sport is continuing to reach new heights in the country, with participation numbers steadily increasing over the past year.

Energy Fiji Limited has warned that Fiji could face controlled load shedding or nationwide power rationing from next month if urgent fuel cost recovery support is not secured.