Russia is unlikely to take part at the outset of a high-level Ukraine peace conference which neutral Switzerland plans to host in the coming months, Swiss President Viola Amherd was quoted as saying by a newspaper on Saturday.

Donald Trump easily defeated Nikki Haley in South Carolina’s Republican contest on Saturday, Edison Research projected, extending his winning streak as he marches toward a third consecutive presidential nomination and a rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana side has been knocked out of the cup quarterfinals at the Vancouver 7s, losing to Australia 35-19.

The stage is all set for the second round of the Digicel Fiji Premier League this afternoon.

Leaders in the region are being urged to advocate fiercely for fisheries owners, ensuring they receive maximum benefits from commercial companies fishing our waters.

Nikki Haley is pledging on the campaign trail to stand up to Russian aggression in eastern Europe, reform social security, keep trade barriers low and slash the deficit if she pulls off an upset win in the Republican presidential nominating contest.

The Suva football side held Rewa to a 2-all draw in the Digicel Fiji Premier League at Uprising Sports Centre.

Sugar cane farmers will receive the third cane payment next month.

Economic growth, fisheries, agriculture and e-commerce negotiations are some of the topics of bilateral discussions held between the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs, and Communication, Manoa Kamikamica, and Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates.

Simone Nalatu is wasting no time in preparing a formidable national Under-21 side for major international netball competitions later this year.

The Fiji Airways Fiji men’s side lost its final pool of the Vancouver 7s, going down to Argentina 24-19 in a gritty battle to setup a quarterfinal showdown against New Zealand.

Israeli leaders planned to convene on Saturday to hear of possible progress in mediated negotiations on a new Gaza truce to recover hostages held by Hamas, but Palestinians saw little change in polarised positions almost five months into the war.