Australian disaster response specialists left for Nepal on Friday to join the search for survivors after the catastrophic Himalayan floods, as the government expressed “serious ​concerns” for the welfare of its 36 missing citizens.

Chinese authorities haves arrested 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi, China, after a law enforcement operation against pyramid scheme ​activities and related offences, Singapore’s second minister for ‌foreign affairs said.

Several air traffic controllers on duty when two Qantas aircraft nearly collided at Sydney airport in July had been flagged as facing a high risk of fatigue, ​according to internal records and a call recording obtained by Reuters, a staffing situation one shift manager described as “a bit insane”.

Giant killers, Nasinu, has claimed its first Extra Battle of the Giants victim in Ba after beating Fiji FACT finalist, Blue Gas Navua, 1-0.

The devastating flood ​in Nepal last week could result in commercial insurance losses exceeding 20 billion Nepali rupees ($132.3 million), with hydropower ‌projects accounting for most claims, according to a top official at one of the country’s leading insurers.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere believes Terio Tamani’s move from sevens to 15s can add another dimension to the national side.

Fiji Bulikula head coach Jone Wesele believes unity will be the key ingredient as the side targets a historic Rugby League World Cup campaign.

Concerns have been raised over whether the Fijian Government can protect citizens’ privacy and data rights under the proposed Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance treaties.

Fiji is pushing for stronger regional cooperation to help Pacific economies meet the challenges of the current global environment.

Canada is putting $12.3 million into Pacific-led climate finance, strengthening support for Fiji and other island communities facing rising climate risks.

Ratu Semi Vukivukinavanua Lotawa Nadakaibitu has been officially installed as the Tui Yakete, following his traditional installation ceremony at the vatu ni veibuli or the installation stone in the village of Nalotawa in the highlands of Ba.

The Rolling Stones have reportedly reached an agreement with US production company 101 Studios to produce a feature film about the band’s history.