An Israeli rocket strike early on Sunday hit a building in central Damascus, killing five people and damaging several buildings in the densely populated district, witnesses and officials said.

Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has urged Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) investors to vote for its director nominees and the pay packages for top executives, including Chief Executive Tim Cook.

The Public Service Commission is looking at hiring only Fiji citizens for permanent secretary positions.

Ukrainian troops conducting weekend exercises near the small town of Siversk, in the country’s east, said they were preparing to defend one of the possible targets of a new Russian offensive.

Plans for a proposed integrated tourism development along the Nasese foreshore by an overseas investor have been halted by the government.

The Ministry of Sugar will be undertaking a lot of reforms in the industry to gain farmers’ confidence and boost production.

The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs is developing mechanisms to help with the confirmation of vacant chiefly positions.

Fiji Airways Fiji 7s coach Ben Gollings says he is fully aware that the team will need to perform during the LA and Vancouver 7s.

Most of the Swire Shipping Drua players stuck to their roles in the last two Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific warm-up matches against the Rebels and Force.

The Coalition Government will work very closely with its tripartite partners through effective social dialogue and genuine consultation.

The Digicel Junior Bula Boys lost its second international friendly match last night.

Brain drain and loss of skilled labour remains crucial issue for Fiji.