The 2026 World Cup became the ​best-attended in the tournament’s history, surpassing ‌the 1994 record of nearly 3.6 million spectators, FIFA said.

President Donald Trump’s administration has pushed hard to present a united front on the Iran war, but statements by his vice president and secretary of state have at times diverged over the past week, especially on the subject of Israel.

The government will introduce a new Postgraduate Diploma Scholarship Scheme as part of efforts to strengthen skills development and address critical labour market shortages.

Members of the Fiji National Provident Fund are set to receive a 9.5 percent interest credit by the end of the month after the Fund reported a strong financial performance with more than $1.2 billion in investment income for the 2026 financial year.

Hotels, tour operators, and cruise operators will be required to contribute towards supporting Fiji Airways through a new temporary tourism services tax announced in the 2026–2027 National Budget.

The government has allocated $647 million to the health sector in the 2026-2027 National Budget, with funding aimed at improving hospitals, expanding healthcare services and addressing major health challenges.

The Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport has been given an additional $21 million in the new financial year.

Ivory Coast recorded a 2–0 victory over Curaçao in their FIFA World Cup Group E clash, ending Curaçao’s hopes of progressing to the round of 32.

Ecuador produced a strong comeback to defeat Germany 2–1 in their FIFA World Cup group clash, securing a place in the knockout stages.

Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a near four-month halt, shipping data showed.

“The Invite,” an American comedy film about complicated couples, debuts in U.S. theaters, exploring what happens ​when dysfunctional spouses get a steamy invite from their upstairs ‌neighbors that becomes a catalyst for chaos.

From the village of Salia in Tunuloa, Cakaudrove, on Vanua Levu, George Ting has overcome hardship to build a career in the information technology sector.