World

Death of Iran's Raisi could stir race for Khamenei succession

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash upsets the plans of hardliners who wanted him to succeed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and will stir rivalries in their camp over who will take over the Islamic Republic when he dies.

May 21, 2024 7:11 am
 

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Children at risk as concerns mount of exposure to sexual contents

There are growing concerns about children being exposed to sexual content, highlighting the need for parents and guardians to understand where these behaviours are being learned.

May 21, 2024 6:54 am
 

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$120 million pledged over 17 years

The government has invested $120 million in the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption over the past 17 years.

May 21, 2024 6:45 am
 

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Public Accounts Committee calls for urgent overhaul

The recommendations of the public accounts committee in the past were not taken seriously by municipalities under the previous administrations.

May 21, 2024 6:39 am
 

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Twenty-five Fijians graduate from army training in the UK

25 Fijian recruits have successfully graduated from the Pirbright Army training in the United Kingdom.

May 21, 2024 6:32 am
 

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Green financial policy for economic transformation workshop

A two-day Workshop was conducted last week to share research findings, experiences, and knowledge about financial and industrial policies for economic transformation and development to be more equitable in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.

May 21, 2024 6:30 am
 

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Ravu highlights complexities on Tuna fishing

Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Kalaveti Ravu has shed light on the need to comprehend the intricacies of tuna fishing fleets utilized by Fiji and the migratory nature of tuna species.

May 21, 2024 6:29 am
 

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Tailored programs to fill employment sector gaps

We are not here to compete with other universities but to look at the gaps that exist in the employment sector.

May 21, 2024 6:25 am
 

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Tourism development for Vanua Levu

The Minister for Tourism, Viliame Gavoka, has highlighted the first-ever World Bank Multiphase Approach, which will ensure tourism development in Vanua Levu.

May 21, 2024 5:37 am
 

Tennis

Thiem through to second round of French Open qualifying

Dominic Thiem began his French Open swansong with a comeback victory against Franco Agamenone in the first round of qualifying.

May 21, 2024 5:32 am
 

Entertainment

Pioneering English Channel swimmer celebrated in ‘Young Woman and the Sea’

New Hollywood film “Young Woman and the Sea” brings the story of Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle to the big screen, shining a light on the Olympic gold medalist’s feat to become the first woman to swim the English Channel.

May 20, 2024 6:03 pm
 

World

Modi faces resistance, fatigue in election, parent group steps in

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces voter fatigue and some resistance from a resurgent opposition in India’s mammoth general election, foot soldiers of his party’s Hindu nationalist parent have stepped in to help regain momentum, insiders said.

May 20, 2024 6:03 pm

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