World

US House passes massive defense policy bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a defense policy bill on Wednesday, governing a record $895 billion in annual military spending, despite inclusion of a controversial policy targeting gender-affirming care for transgender children.

December 12, 2024 3:28 pm
 

Entertainment

Designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years

Fashion designer John Galliano has announced he is stepping down as creative director of Maison Margiela after 10 years.

December 12, 2024 3:21 pm
 

Football

Vanuatu equalizes late to hold Fiji in MSG Cup opener

Fiji’s opening match in the MSG Prime Ministers Cup ended in a 1-1 draw against Vanuatu at the Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

December 12, 2024 3:00 pm
 

Rugby League

China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact

China’s potential to influence security arrangements in Papua New Guinea has been sidelined with a 10-year deal to launch an NRL team in Port Moresby.

December 12, 2024 2:44 pm
 

News

Alleged break-in at LTA office

An investigation is currently underway into an alleged break-in at the Land Transport Authority’s office in Vatunibale, Labasa.

December 12, 2024 2:36 pm
 

Business

Newworld opens new branch at Nadi Plaza

Newworld yesterday celebrated a significant milestone with the grand opening of its long-awaited branch at Nadi Plaza.

December 12, 2024 2:34 pm
 

World

China mulls weaker yuan strategy

China’s top leaders and policymakers are considering allowing the yuan to weaken in 2025 as they brace for higher U.S. trade tariffs as Donald Trump returns to the White House.

December 12, 2024 2:24 pm
 

Rugby

We have to meet Kolinisau's standard: Matana

It’s going to be a challenging festive season for the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s side because they’ll have to meet coach Osea Kolinisau’s standard.

December 12, 2024 2:20 pm
 

World

Suicide bomb kills Taliban minister in Kabul

Taliban refugee minister Khalil Haqqani has been killed in a suicide bombing inside the interior ministry in Kabul, the movement’s most high profile casualty since it returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021.

December 12, 2024 1:41 pm
 

Entertainment

Critics praise Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan

Timothée Chalamet has been praised by critics for his portrayal of Bob Dylan, in a new film biopic of the US singer-songwriter.

December 12, 2024 1:40 pm
 

Rugby

Yasawa Rugby unites after break for Drua 10s

The Yasawa Rugby has assembled two groups of players ready to compete in the Sun Bell Drua 10s tournament starting tomorrow at Prince Charles Park in Nadi.

December 12, 2024 1:40 pm
 

World

Time magazine to name Trump 'Person of the Year'

Donald Trump will ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday on the same day he is expected to be named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year”, according to two people familiar with the selection and plans.

December 12, 2024 12:50 pm

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