World

Russia's Putin apologises to Azerbaijan over 'tragic' airliner crash

President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan’s leader for what the Kremlin called a “tragic incident” over Russia in which an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed after Russian air defences were fired against Ukrainian drones.

December 29, 2024 11:47 am
 

Entertainment

Bad Bunny announces a new album, ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’

Happy holidays from Bad Bunny, who announced Thursday he will release a new album Jan. 5.

December 29, 2024 11:04 am
 

Football

Vinicius Jr should have won Ballon d'Or, says Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday weighed in on the decision to hand the men’s Ballon d’Or award to Manchester City’s Rodri, saying Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. deserved to win instead.

December 29, 2024 10:50 am
 

World

Israel detains 240 Palestinians including medics after Gaza hospital raid

Israeli forces detained more than 240 Palestinians including dozens of medical staff and the director of a north Gaza hospital they raided on Friday, according to the Health Ministry in the enclave and Israel’s military.

December 29, 2024 10:44 am
 

Entertainment

Hwang Dong-hyuk on killing off his ‘Squid Game’ characters and wanting to work with Jake Gyllenhaal

Viewers may gasp, cringe or cry out watching characters die on Netflix’s “Squid Game,” but those simulated deaths have a different effect on its creator, writer and director. Instead, Hwang Dong-hyuk feels happiness seeing them go.

December 29, 2024 10:13 am
 

World

India's former PM Manmohan Singh cremated with state honours

The body of Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister whose death has sparked outpourings of grief at home and accolades from abroad, was cremated on Sunday on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi with full state honours.

December 29, 2024 9:50 am
 

World

Trump sides with Elon Musk in H-1B visa debate, says he's always been in favor of the program

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday sided with key supporter and billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk in a public dispute over the use of the H-1B visa, saying he fully backs the program for foreign tech workers opposed by some of his supporters.

December 29, 2024 8:44 am
 

Rugby

Momo out to prove critics wrong

One of the most criticized Fijian Drua players this season, Epeli Momo, has forgotten the past and looks forward to bring out the best in him.

December 29, 2024 7:54 am
 

Rugby League

Captain Batibasaga scoops top award

Vusu Raiders rugby league captain Ereqe Batibasaga was named Player of the Year at the club’s awards night in Suva last night.

December 29, 2024 7:49 am
 

News

Suva nightclub brawl under investigation

Police have launched an investigation into a brawl that erupted outside a popular nightclub in Suva.

December 29, 2024 7:47 am
 

News

Puleiwai denies closing Tabuya case

Former Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption, Francis Puleiwai, has clarified that when she left the Commission on September 5th, two high-profile case files remained for the new Commissioner to handle upon assuming office.

December 29, 2024 7:45 am
 

News

IFRC calls for stronger disaster preparedness

The International Federation of Red Cross is calling for stronger disaster preparedness as the Pacific region continues to face challenges, with many communities slow to respond to warnings and guidance from authorities.

December 29, 2024 7:40 am

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