World

Ex-Pakistan premier Imran Khan nominates Omar Ayub as PM candidate: aide

A key aide of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that the jailed leader had nominated Omar Ayub Khan as a candidate in a parliamentary vote to elect a new premier following last week’s national elections.

February 16, 2024 3:34 pm
 

Entertainment

Amy Schumer: Actress hits back at comments about her face

Actress and director Amy Schumer has responded to online comments speculating on the appearance of her face, explaining it is “puffier than normal” due to endometriosis.

February 16, 2024 3:00 pm
 

Sports

Mudunasoko falls short again in Qatar

Team Fiji swimmer Kelera Mudunasoko has missed the cut for the semi-finals of the women’s 200 meters breaststroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar.

February 16, 2024 2:32 pm
 

World

India’s Supreme Court scraps Electoral Bonds in setback to Modi’s BJP

India’s Supreme Court on Thursday scrapped a seven-year-old election funding system that allows individuals and companies to make unlimited and anonymous donations to political parties, calling it “unconstitutional”.

February 16, 2024 2:28 pm
 

World

Death toll from Philippine landslide rises to 92, search continues

The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 92 as the search for missing people continues, officials said on Thursday.

February 16, 2024 1:31 pm
 

Rugby

My parents are the backbone of my success: Tuni

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua prop Meli Tuni credits the support from his parents for helping him make it this far in his rugby career.

February 16, 2024 12:51 pm
 

Health

Children face triple threat: UNICEF

Children in Fiji are facing a worrying triple burden of malnutrition, says UNICEF Pacific Representative Jonathan Veitch.

February 16, 2024 12:50 pm
 

News

94 percent increase in drug cases

Drug cases for the month of January recorded a significant 94 percent increase, as 169 illicit drug cases were registered compared to 87 for the same period last year.

February 16, 2024 12:43 pm
 

Court

Production order issued for woman accused of assaulting daughter

A production order has been issued for the woman who allegedly assaulted her daughter earlier this month in Nasinu.

February 16, 2024 12:37 pm
 

Court

Nawaikula files for constitutional redress

Former Member of Parliament Nikolau Nawaikula confirmed in court this morning that he is seeking constitutional redress.

February 16, 2024 12:35 pm
 

Rugby League

Young Cawanibuka to feature for Gospel in FSSRL

The son of Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Strength and Conditioning coach Nacanieli Cawanibuka, Alifereti, is set to make his debut in the Vodafone Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby League competition.

February 16, 2024 12:28 pm
 

News

Marriage invalidates prior nominations

Fiji National Provident Fund General Manager of Member Services Alipate Waqairawai warns that members must be aware that any nominations made prior to marriage are automatically voided once they enter into union.

February 16, 2024 12:25 pm

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