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
 

World

Rescuers pull first trapped person from flooded Laos cave

A team of ‌specialist divers said they pulled one man from a flooded cave in central Laos on Friday, as four more people remained trapped with two others still missing.

May 30, 2026 10:54 am
 

Entertainment

Iran expands restrictions on distribution of news content by international media outlets

Iran has expanded restrictions on distribution of news content from the country, directing international news outlets to place restrictions on use of their content by Israeli media.

May 30, 2026 10:23 am
 

World

Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territory

NATO accused Moscow on Friday of reckless behaviour and pledged to “defend every inch of Allied territory” after Romania said a Russian drone ​had crashed into an apartment block in the alliance member state during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine.

May 30, 2026 9:33 am
 

Sports

Season ends with a loss for Drua

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has ended its Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season with a 45-24 loss to Queensland Reds in Australia last night.

May 30, 2026 9:10 am
 

Rugby

Two wins for Fiji 7s

The Fiji Airways Men’s side is on the road to the quarterfinals at the Valladolid 7s in Spain after recording their second win this morning.

May 30, 2026 7:51 am
 

News

$115 million boost to cut import reliance

Fiji’s digital agriculture program is entering a critical rollout phase.

May 30, 2026 7:43 am

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