Scientists Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize ​in Chemistry on Wednesday for solving a long-standing riddle of asymmetric “mirror image” molecules, a discovery hugely important for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Fiji could face more frequent Category Five cyclones as climate change intensifies extreme weather events.

As Fiji hosts its first-ever pre-COP31 discussions on climate change, communities across Vanua Levu are calling for greater support to deal with environmental changes already affecting their homes and livelihoods.

Transparency and Integrity Fiji says uncertainty over the proposed referendum and next General Election is creating confusion among the public.

US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction ​in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countries’ seven-month war, even as Washington was unsure how Tehran makes decisions in negotiations.

Longer, hotter summers are disrupting ​fashion’s seasonal calendar, forcing luxury brands to adapt designs and threatening sales of higher-margin winter clothing.

Questions from two coalition partners over the proposed referendum date have raised tensions within the government.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran is backing the proposed 2026 Constitution Amendment Bill, saying it could strengthen the sense of belonging among all communities in Fiji.

Australia’s $1.5 billion financing commitment will not fully fund Fiji’s infrastructure needs.

Young people are being exposed to the risks of drugs and HIV without sufficient early education, prompting the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha to call for stronger guidance for both children and parents.

Fiji’s payments to the rest of the world far exceeded the money coming into the country in the June quarter.

Fijian exporters are set to receive greater recognition for taking locally made products into international markets, with a new Exporter of the Year Award introduced for this year’s Prime Minister’s International Business Awards.