Several hundred people and possibly even thousands may have been killed when the most powerful cyclone in nearly a century hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, a senior local French official said.

Australian rugby league team, the Parramatta Eels have announced the signing of emerging young forward and Fijian international Kitione Kautoga.

Speaking at the Suva Retailers Association networking event last week, he reminded business leaders of the importance of environmental sustainability and climate resilience in their organizations.

French fashion house Chanel selected former Bottega Veneta design chief Matthieu Blazy as its next creative director, the company said, after months of fevered speculation about the industry’s most coveted job.

Warwick Fiji says they are carrying out a thorough investigation into the suspected alcohol poisoning incident at their hotel that left seven hospitalized over the weekend.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump about developments in Syria and a recent push to secure the release of Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, he said.

A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil products split apart during a heavy storm, spilling oil into the Kerch Strait, while another tanker was also in distress after sustaining damage, Russian officials said.

Adoring crowds are flocking to a zoo in Shanghai to watch Junjun, a bear cub just 11 months old, as he frolics in his enclosure playing with toys, such as a favourite tyre, or splashing in a water trough.

The Australian Government has warned about potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks while in Fiji.

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji will not send surveyors to South Korea to inspect a fast ferry intended for a company in Fiji, due to political tension in the Asian nation.

ANZ Fiji is reminding customers in the Pacific to be vigilant against scammers who take advantage of one of the busiest times of year.

Syrian Christians attended regular Sunday services for the first time since the dramatic overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad a week ago, in an early test of assurances by the new Islamist rulers that the rights of minorities will be protected.