Basketball

Abdul-Jabbar blames himself for lack of relationship with James

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflected on the complicated relationship he has with LeBron James a day after sitting courtside to watch the Los Angeles Lakers forward break the NBA career scoring record he set nearly 40 years ago.

February 9, 2023 4:19 pm
 

Business

Upgrade of minibus stand in Nadi next month

Renovation work at the minibus stand in Nadi is expected to start from next month.

February 9, 2023 4:18 pm
 

News

IPPF recognizes COVID-19 volunteers

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) today hosted an awards ceremony to recognize the hard work of volunteers during the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out.

February 9, 2023 4:09 pm
 

Tennis

Venus 'overwhelmed' by hamstring injury, preparing for rehab grind

Seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams faces a long spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury that ended her hopes of playing in last month’s Australian Open but the 42-year-old is determined to get back on the court at some point.

February 9, 2023 4:09 pm
 

World

Zelensky asks France and Germany for fighter jets

Ukraine’s leader has taken his request for fighter jets to France and Germany after meeting UK officials.

February 9, 2023 3:20 pm
 

Entertainment

NFT images of furry Birkin bags violated trademark rules

An artist who made and sold digital images of Birkin handbags covered in fur violated trademark rights, a Manhattan court has concluded.

February 9, 2023 3:15 pm
 

Business

Uber focuses on 2023 profits as pandemic pain eases

Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) said it would focus on delivering profits this year, after rounding off 2022 with blowout earnings as a surge in demand for the airport and office rides helped the company rebound from pandemic lows.

February 9, 2023 3:10 pm
 

World

Russia: U.S. has questions to answer over Nord Stream explosions

Russia’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday the United States had questions to answer over its role in explosions on the undersea Nord Stream gas pipelines last year.

February 9, 2023 2:36 pm
 

Business

Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major revamp by CEO Iger

Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) on Wednesday announced a sweeping restructuring under recently reinstated CEO Bob Iger, cutting 7,000 jobs as part of an effort to save $5.5 billion in costs and make its streaming business profitable.

February 9, 2023 2:21 pm
 

World

President Erdogan accepts some problems with responsen

Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has defended his government’s response to two catastrophic earthquakes, saying it was impossible to prepare for the scale of the disaster.

February 9, 2023 2:15 pm
 

Entertainment

Super Bowl half-time show to mark singer's live return

Rihanna fans are eagerly anticipating her performance at the Super Bowl half-time show – one of the biggest and most prestigious gigs in music.

February 9, 2023 2:10 pm
 

World

Chinese balloon part of worldwide fleet, US officials say

The US believes a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that was shot down over its territory is part of a wider fleet that has spanned five continents.

February 9, 2023 1:29 pm

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