World

Social media companies pay $27 million

A Kentucky school district secured approximately $27 million in settlements from social media companies over claims they fueled a student mental‑health crisis, with Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab paying the largest amount at $9 million, according to records ​seen by Reuters on Friday that reveal the settlement’s financial terms for the first time.

May 30, 2026 1:49 pm
 

Entertainment

Salman Khan turns Cupid in Ranveer Singh-Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 war

Salman Khan is rightfully called the Godfather of the Indian film industry, as the superstar is always there for people in their tough times. As the industry is divided over the Ranveer Singh vs Farhan Akhtar conflict over Don 3, Salman Khan has now stepped in to ensure that the two parties amicably resolve their issues without creating a media circus.

May 30, 2026 1:35 pm
 

News

Immigration reforms to modernise border security and travel documents

Minister for Immigration Viliame Naupoto says the three new amendment bills, Immigration Act 2003, the Passports Act 2002, and the Citizenship of Fiji Act 2009, are designed to modernise Fiji’s immigration, travel document, and citizenship systems.

May 30, 2026 12:54 pm
 

News

Drugs erode Fiji’s future: Gavoka

Drugs rob young people of purpose, they weaken families, and they erode discipline and hope.

May 30, 2026 12:53 pm
 

Budget 2025-26

Some Lomaiviti projects already funded, more planned: Immanuel

Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says development projects earmarked for Lomaiviti Province will be delivered in stages, with some already funded under the current national budget and others being considered for the next financial year.

May 30, 2026 12:50 pm
 

Football

Pool draws for Fiji FACT confirmed

The two pools for the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT tournament have just been drawn at the Fiji Football Headquarters in Suva.

May 30, 2026 12:50 pm
 

News

Ministry advances Varoko crematorium preparatory works

The Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts has taken another step towards developing the Varoko gas-fired crematorium project in Ba.

May 30, 2026 12:49 pm
 

Fire

One left homeless after Lautoka fire

An individual has been left homeless, with an estimated $35,000 in damages, after a house fire in Lautoka.

May 30, 2026 12:48 pm
 

News

New Pacific fund to grow resilient businesses

A major new regional fund aimed at helping Pacific businesses access finance, attract investment and drive sustainable growth has been launched in Suva.

May 30, 2026 12:47 pm
 

World

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund

A U.S. ​judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate ‌victims of what Trump has called government “weaponization.”

May 30, 2026 12:43 pm
 

Entertainment

Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker eye December 2027 release

Aamir Khan and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker are reportedly planning a December 2027 theatrical release for their much-awaited cricket drama based on legendary Indian cricketer Lala Amarnath.

May 30, 2026 11:44 am
 

World

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist

The United Nations on Friday added Israel and Russia to a U.N. blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict zones, a move that prompted Israel’s foreign ministry to say ​it would sever all ties with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

May 30, 2026 11:01 am

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