Taiwanese voters swept the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te into power on Saturday, strongly rejecting Chinese pressure to spurn him, as China said it would not give up on achieving “reunification”.

Hosts Ivory Coast opened their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau.

Taiwan’s new president-elect, Lai Ching-te, is likely to face his toughest task yet when he takes office in May and has to deal with the ire of China which has repeatedly denounced him as a dangerous separatist.

Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne celebrates with manager Pep Guardiola after beating Newcastle in the Premier League

Fiji Chess achieved consecutive victories in the World Global Chess League, hosted by Peter Hornsby of the World Chess League.

The Fiji Hockey 5’s teams heading to the World Cup received community well-wishes at Yarawa Methodist Church before departing for Oman.

A person has been admitted to Lautoka Hospital in critical condition after the vehicle he was traveling in veered off the road and hit an electric post.

The Ministry of Children is concerned over the escalating number of child welfare cases, totaling over 5,000 in the past three years.

Two flats consisting of nine bedrooms made up of timber and concrete were destroyed in a fire this morning in Namudri, Sarava, Ba.

Minister for Health Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu stresses the importance of well-trained and technologically proficient medical imaging professionals in adapting to new advancements.

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Saturday the United States does not support the independence of Taiwan after Taiwanese voters rebuffed China and gave the ruling party a third presidential term.

Israel kept up bombardments in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, vowing to press ahead with its offensive to destroy the Islamist movement Hamas as the war approaches the 100-day mark with no end in sight.