In celebration of International Rural Women’s Day, Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, inaugurated a new outlet for Rise Beyond the Reef at Port Denarau.

The University of the South Pacific has received a full patent registered with the Indian Patent Office for a system that addresses cyberattacks against power grids.

North Korea blew up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas, prompting South Korea’s military to fire warning shots.

Dame Shirley Bassey’s jewellery collection has smashed a world record in a Paris auction with all of the lots belonging to the UK singer selling for a collective price of 2.2 million euros ($A3.5 million).

Four-fifths of Ukrainians said they supported a new law banning Russia-affiliated religious groups in a survey released.

Fiji Bati Assistant Coach and former South Sydney Rabbitohs lock John Sutton says he is grateful to head coach Wise Kativerata for the opportunity to guide the team.

Two students were allegedly found in possession of dried leaves believed to be marijuana at a school in Raiwaqa.

The Water Authority of Fiji is advising its customers in the Central Eastern Region to prepare in advance for any potential water disruptions that may occur as a result of the recent heavy rains and subsequent flooding.

The Fijian Drua side will feature a 7s team in next year’s McDonald’s Coral Coast 7s.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says the team doesn’t have enough test matches left before the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Residents of Holika Road, Cemetery Road, and Savulau Road in Votualevu, Nadi, have raised concerns about inconsistent bus service in their area.

Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have asked a New York judge to force prosecutors to disclose the names of his accusers in his sex trafficking case.