World

Calm in Haitian capital extends into second day as US, UN withdraw staff

Haiti’s capital was calm two days after the prime minister said he would step down, but the U.S. and UN began to withdraw staff in a sign they fear peace might not hold.

March 14, 2024 2:41 pm
 

News

17-year-old surrenders after alleged fatal accident

A 17-year-old student is in police custody following a fatal accident yesterday afternoon.

March 14, 2024 2:30 pm
 

Football

Australia coach Arnold recalls Taggart, Hrustic for Lebanon qualifiers

Coach Graham Arnold has recalled forward Adam Taggart in his Australia squad for World Cup qualifiers against Lebanon on the strength of his A-League form while also welcoming midfielder Ajdin Hrustic back to the fold.

March 14, 2024 2:28 pm
 

Tennis

Sabalenka seeks 'home' comforts in Miami after Indian Wells shock

World number two Aryna Sabalenka shrugged off her stunning defeat by Emma Navarro in the fourth round of Indian Wells and said she hoped her “home” tournament in Miami next week would provide the platform to hit peak form again.

March 14, 2024 2:26 pm
 

News

WAF CEO visits Bulileka following immediate concern

Water Authority of Fiji Chief Executive Dr. Amit Chanan has today visited the advisory councilors of Bulileka outside Labasa town, enlightening them on the reasons for the re-occurring water supply disruptions faced by residents.

March 14, 2024 2:16 pm
 

News

Bala criticizes the proposed NDP

Opposition Member of Parliament Praveen Bala has criticized the National Development Plan consultations that are being carried out.

March 14, 2024 2:11 pm
 

Entertainment

Tom Hollander was anxious about playing Truman Capote in ‘Feud’

Tom Hollander is just the latest actor to portray the late writer Truman Capote, and that legacy all but added to the pressure.

March 14, 2024 2:01 pm
 

World

Nigerian kidnappers demand 620k for release of school hostages

Gunmen who kidnapped 286 students and staff from a school in northern Nigeria last week have demanded a total of 1 billion naira ($620,432) for their release, a spokesman for the families of the hostages and a local councillor told Reuters.

March 14, 2024 1:20 pm
 

Entertainment

Journalism could use a smart show about reporting

Journalists have endured a seemingly endless parade of bad news of late, with layoffs and closings announced on a near-daily basis as venerable outlets and digital start-ups face harsh economic realities.

March 14, 2024 1:19 pm
 

Rugby

Railumu to play for late cousin

Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s player Setaita Railumu draws inspiration from her late cousin, whom she recently laid to rest, as she prepares to help her team defend this year’s Super W title.

March 14, 2024 12:57 pm
 

Health

UNAIDS supports MoH to finalize surge strategy

Rapid action is needed to strengthen the national HIV surveillance system and have a more accurate picture of the epidemic’s dynamics.

March 14, 2024 12:43 pm
 

Entertainment

Zoë Kravitz honored (and lovingly roasted) dad Lenny Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz had some beautiful, and sometimes biting, words for her “cool dad” Lenny Kravitz on Tuesday, as the rocker received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

March 14, 2024 12:40 pm

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