Tropical Cyclone Irene is weakening and is expected to be located around 600 kilometres to the far southwest of Kadavu and remain over open waters as it moves southeastward away from Fiji.

Two former Social Democratic Liberal Party members have withdrawn their civil case against the party.

Germany will allow German-made tanks to be sent to Ukraine to help defend against Russia if the United States agrees to send its own tanks, a Berlin government source told Reuters.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said there are “no accidents at war time” after 14 people died in a helicopter crash in the capital, Kyiv.

A retreat, a missile blitz and a helicopter crash were the low points of a horrible 47th week of the war for Ukraine, but its Western allies may finally be moved to send in heavy armour.

Lisa Marie Presley will be laid to rest at Graceland, the iconic estate passed down to her from her father Elvis.

Playing eight Ron Massey Cup home games in Fiji is an answered prayer for the Kaiviti Silktails.

Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo has called for urgency in the development of Nabouwalu Township as the people of Bua have been waiting for long.

The Public Service Commission says it is normal to move Permanent Secretaries around to other ministries.

The Digicel National Club Championship pools have been drawn.

The Federated Airlines Staff Association (FASA) is hoping the Air Terminal Services management will agree to a meeting, regarding the reinstatement of workers that were terminated.

Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum Chair Sitiveni Rabuka has promised to stay committed to the goals, missions, and drive for a brave united Pacific Region.