World

Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151

Hong Kong authorities said they had arrested 13 people for suspected manslaughter in a probe into the city’s deadliest fire in decades, pointing to substandard renovation materials for fuelling a blaze that has claimed at least 151 lives.

December 2, 2025 1:47 pm
 

Entertainment

New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age

Turkey unveiled dozens of new finds at a major archaeological site in southeast Turkey, giving fresh insight into an area seen as showing humanity’s transition from hunter-gatherers to settled societies more than 11,000 years ago.

December 2, 2025 1:40 pm
 

News

Government pushes reforms as hospital upgrades lag

Major health projects are facing delays, raising concern over access to essential services.

December 2, 2025 1:00 pm
 

Rugby

Fiji ready for RWC27 pool reveal

The FIJI Water Flying Fijians will discover their pool opponents for the 2027 Rugby World Cup tomorrow when the official tournament draw is held in Sydney.

December 2, 2025 12:59 pm
 

News

Floods and red tape stall projects

Major infrastructure projects are facing long delays due to slow environmental approvals, unfinished designs and land disputes.

December 2, 2025 12:58 pm
 

Health

303 lives changed through cataract surgeries

Hundreds of Fijians have had their vision restored through 303 cataract surgeries under the Bright Journey initiative.

December 2, 2025 12:43 pm
 

Hockey

Fiji’s junior hockey teams push on

Fiji Hockey Development Officer Fatima Mario says preparations for this year’s Junior Hockey Tournament have been steady, despite the usual challenge of clashing calendars during the country’s peak sports season.

December 2, 2025 12:33 pm
 

Court

Viral video sparks court drama in assault case

The Labasa Magistrates Court has ordered police to ensure the complainants appear this afternoon to confirm their position in a high-profile assault case.

December 2, 2025 12:30 pm
 

News

New skills program for young people with disabilities

Fiji is stepping up efforts to build a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities.

December 2, 2025 12:29 pm
 

Rugby

Official match ball design unveiled for RWC 2027

World Rugby and Gilbert have today announced the unveiling of the official match ball design for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, alongside confirmation of a landmark extension to their long-standing partnership through to 2033.

December 2, 2025 12:14 pm
 

Tennis

Nadal receives the AS Legend Award

Rafael Nadal received the AS Legend Award, honouring the 22-time tennis Grand Slam champion’s career at the AS Sports Awards in Madrid.

December 2, 2025 12:07 pm
 

World

Canada agrees to join EU initiative to surge defense spending

Canada has reached an agreement to join the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defense companies expanded access to the European market, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office said on Monday.

December 2, 2025 12:00 pm

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