Three women’s groups have received income-generating equipment aimed at boosting financial independence and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities in their communities.

China has barred four New Zealand lawmakers from entering the mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau for a year after ​they visited Taiwan in May, New Zealand media reported.

Actor Tom Holland has been praised for his “powerful” words after opening up about the impact dyslexia has had on him.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a newly operational ​nuclear material production facility and called for ‌an “exponential” expansion of the country’s atomic arsenal, state media KCNA said on Thursday.

Eight days before Mexico City kicks off the World Cup, mass protests by teachers and retired judges, road closures and last-minute construction work caused chaos in the capital on Wednesday for millions of residents who face long delays ​and complex rerouting of their daily commutes.

Comcast NBCUniversal will invest more than £5 billion in building its first European theme park in Bedfordshire, ​north of London, supported by £1.3 billion of government money ‌to upgrade road and rail links and other infrastructure.

Departing Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson believes the club remains in a strong position for the future despite the departure of eight players at the end of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season.

Fijians are being warned to expect a tough national budget later this month as the government grapples with rising global fuel prices and ongoing economic pressures.

The business community is closely watching the lead-up to the General Election and plans to present a white paper to all political parties in the coming weeks.

Former Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says farmers should not be misled by critics, insisting the coalition government has delivered record support for the sugar industry.

More rural commuters in Seaqaqa, Macuata, could soon face higher transport costs as carrier operators struggle to cope with rising fuel prices and increasing operating expenses.

The Suva City Council welcomes provisions in the proposed Public Health Amendment Bill giving environmental health officers greater powers to enter properties and informal settlements to address health concerns.