News

Australian Federal Police offers support to expand transnational crime unit

The Australian Federal Police has expressed its willingness to assist in the expansion of the Transnational Crime Unit (TCU).

March 13, 2023 10:00 am
 

Roads

Community celebrates completion of access road upgrade

Residents of Koroiveremo settlement in the district of Nalaba in Ra, are celebrating the completion of an access road upgrade that has ended daily horseback rides for 12 grandchildren to get to school.

March 13, 2023 9:54 am
 

News

VSPO training to help address issues in veterinary sector

There is a need to solve issues related to animal health and production in Fiji and the region.

March 13, 2023 9:46 am
 

Business

Regulators close New York's Signature bank, say depositors will be made whole

State regulators closed New York-based Signature Bank (SBNY.O), just two days after California authorities shuttered Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB.O), in a collapse that roiled global markets and stranded billions of dollars of deposits.

March 13, 2023 9:27 am
 

World

North Korea launches missiles from submarine as U.S.-South Korean drills begin

Nuclear-armed North Korea test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine on Sunday, state news agency KCNA said just as U.S.-South Korea military drills were due to begin.

March 13, 2023 9:26 am
 

Entertainment

Stars walk champagne carpet as blockbuster films compete for Oscars

Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser and other Oscar nominees walked a champagne-coloured carpet as “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and other blockbusters were competing for the coveted best picture prize.

March 13, 2023 9:26 am
 

Entertainment

Cartoonist who appeared on Countdown and Countryfile dies aged 89

Bill Tidy, the cartoonist who was known for his quick artistry on shows including Countdown and Countryfile, has died at the age of 89.

March 13, 2023 8:37 am
 

Business

Meta to end news access for Canadians if Online News Act becomes law

Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) said that it would end the availability of news content for Canadians on its platforms if the country’s Online News Act passes in its current form.

March 13, 2023 8:27 am
 

World

India government opposes recognising same-sex marriage

The Indian government opposes recognising same-sex marriages, it said in a filing to the Supreme Court on Sunday, urging the court to reject challenges to the current legal framework lodged by LGBT couples.

March 13, 2023 8:20 am
 

World

Eight dead after two migrant boats capsize near San Diego

At least eight people have died after two fishing boats capsized off the coast of San Diego, California, in an apparent migrant smuggling operation, emergency officials said.

March 13, 2023 7:20 am
 

Entertainment

Champagne carpet and crisis team ready for Oscars celebration

Hollywood stars will walk a champagne-coloured carpet at the Oscars on Sunday when organizers aim to keep the spotlight on “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and other nominated films that brought crowds back to cinemas.

March 13, 2023 7:20 am
 

Business

Economist urges government to focus on economic diversification

ANZ Bank Pacific Economist, Dr. Kishti Sen, has warned against a rushed approach towards budget consolidation emphasizing the importance of a fiscally responsible strategy for budget repair.

March 13, 2023 6:53 am

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