Pacific workers returning home from overseas employment schemes are being encouraged to use the skills and experience gained abroad to help grow local economies.

Hollywood star John Travolta has been surprised with an honourary Palme d’Or, the Cannes equivalent of a lifetime achievement award, while premiering his directorial debut at the film festival.

Fiji is strengthening efforts to protect plant health and boost biosecurity as part of measures to safeguard food security and the agriculture sector from pests and diseases.

A judge has declared a mistrial in the rape case against Harvey Weinstein, after the jury in New York said it was deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict.

U.S. President Donald Trump left China on Friday with no major breakthroughs on trade or tangible help from Beijing to end the Iran war, despite two ​days spent heaping praise on his host, Xi Jinping.

The casting process for the new James Bond has officially begun, after years of anticipation and speculation about who will take over from Daniel Craig as 007.

Extra Bula FC defender Gabrieli Matanisiga says he is ready to give his all if called upon to help contain Vanuatu United striker Alex O’Neill in Sunday’s OFC Pro League playoff clash.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua winger Manasa Mataele says today’s clash in Suva will be an emotional occasion as he prepares to play at HFC Bank Stadium in Drua colours for the first time.

Israel and ​Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel ‌and Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as two days of talks facilitated by Washington concluded on Friday with an agreement to hold further meetings in the coming weeks.

Almost two months after the tragic death of a 28-year-old flight attendant in a motor vehicle accident in Martintar, a man has now been charged with manslaughter.

Rising cases of child abuse, domestic violence and HIV are being linked to weakening family structures.

Preserving stories from the Girmit era is important to ensure future generations understand the struggles and sacrifices of their ancestors, says Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath Singh.