World

China’s oil consumption peaked in 2023

China’s refined oil consumption peaked in 2023 at 399 million metric tons (7.98 million barrels per day) and is expected to fall 1.3% to 394 million tons in 2024, CNPC Economics & Technology Research Institute said on Friday.

December 14, 2024 10:18 am
 

Entertainment

Bail for Indian star arrested over fan's death in crowd crush

A popular Indian actor was arrested and later released on bail in connection with a crush that killed a person at the premiere of his film.

December 14, 2024 10:00 am
 

Business

US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores

The chair and top Democrat on a U.S. House of Representatives committee on China told the CEOs of Google-parent Alphabet (GOOGL.O), opens new tab and Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab on Friday they must be ready to remove TikTok from their U.S. app stores on Jan. 19.

December 14, 2024 9:37 am
 

News

Two killed in early morning crash

Two people, including a man and a woman, died in an early morning accident along Queens Road at Kulukulu in Sigatoka.

December 14, 2024 8:24 am
 

World

I understand France's struggles: Bayrou

Centrist leader François Bayrou has become France’s latest prime minister, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to end months of political turmoil.

December 14, 2024 8:00 am
 

Rugby

Fijian Drua Blue crowned Drua 10s champions

Fijian Drua Blue won in the Sun Bell Drua 10s grand final, defeating Fijian Drua Green 14-5 in an intense showdown yesterday in Prince Charles Park, Nadi.

December 14, 2024 7:38 am
 

Boxing

Boxing Commission implements mandatory drug testing

The Boxing Commission of Fiji is taking steps to enhance safety and integrity in the sport by introducing mandatory drug testing for professional boxers starting next year.

December 14, 2024 7:25 am
 

Business

Retailers a cornerstone of our economic foundation

Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo stresses the significance of modernization and partnership highlighting that the two are vital to fostering economic growth.

December 14, 2024 7:24 am
 

Court

Court gives green light for meth destruction

The Lautoka High Court has given the nod for the destruction of more than 4.1 tonnes of methamphetamine, after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution cited in its application that “the physical preservation of all the illicit drugs is not necessary for the purpose of court proceedings and that the seized drugs cannot be safely, securely or conveniently stored until the final determination of the case.”

December 14, 2024 7:20 am
 

News

Fiji enhances K9 abilities

Fiji now has the ability to train and assess dogs for K9 capabilities, as they have a certified trainer within the Police Force.

December 14, 2024 7:15 am
 

Health

Minister addresses water challenges at CWM hospital

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says ongoing water supply challenges faced by the Colonial War Memorial hospital in Suva is currently beyond their control.

December 14, 2024 7:00 am
 

Football

Kane to remain England captain

Harry Kane will remain England’s captain when Thomas Tuchel takes charge in January.

December 14, 2024 6:50 am

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