World

Russian lawmakers seek to nullify Soviet transfer of Crimea to Ukraine

Russian lawmakers have submitted a draft bill to the State Duma that would rewrite a chapter of history by nullifying the Soviet decision in 1954 to transfer Crimea from Russia to Ukraine.

March 12, 2024 12:00 pm
 

Entertainment

Atomic bomb movie 'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture

“Oppenheimer,” the blockbuster biopic about the race to build the first atomic bomb, claimed seven Academy Awards including the prestigious best picture trophy as Hollywood celebrated a triumphant year in film.

March 12, 2024 11:14 am
 

World

At least 50 hurt as LATAM's Boeing 787 to Auckland 'just dropped' mid-flight

At least 50 people were hurt when a Boeing 787 operated by LATAM Airlines (LTM.SN), opened new tab dropped abruptly mid-flight from Sydney to Auckland on Monday, according to the airline and a New Zealand health service organisation that treated the injured.

March 12, 2024 11:00 am
 

World

India to enforce migrant law that excludes Muslims

India’s government has announced plans to enact a controversial citizenship law that has been criticised for being anti-Muslim.

March 12, 2024 10:57 am
 

Health

Minister outlines plans for health infrastructure upgrades

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says his Ministry is aware of the infrastructural issues relating to the 100-year-old CWM Hospital in Suva.

March 12, 2024 10:43 am
 

News

Ministry considers reforms for enhanced social assistance

The Ministry of Social Protection is considering several program and policy reforms to ensure that social assistance beneficiaries are receiving sufficient support.

March 12, 2024 10:34 am
 

Business

SCGC renews micro bundled insurance

Sugar Cane Growers Council has renewed the micro bundled insurance for the 2024 season.

March 12, 2024 10:27 am
 

Entertainment

After Oscars party, Hollywood faces a strike-slimmed movie slate

The movie industry celebrated “Oppenheimer” and other successes at the Oscars on Sunday, but the coming months at the box office will likely offer less to cheer about.

March 12, 2024 10:25 am
 

World

United States faces 'increasingly fragile world order,' spy chiefs say

U.S. intelligence agencies said on Monday the country faces an “increasingly fragile world order,” strained by great power competition, transnational challenges and regional conflicts, in a report released as agency leaders testified in the U.S. Senate.

March 12, 2024 10:00 am
 

Entertainment

Ostrich hugs on offer at Belgian animal rescue farm

Ostriches are normally territorial and aggressive birds best approached with caution, but at a Belgian animal rescue farm, the hand-reared birds are so gentle they will cuddle with visitors.

March 12, 2024 9:43 am
 

World

Biden's $7.3 trillion budget is campaign pitch for spending, tax goals

U.S. President Joe Biden sketched his policy vision for a potential second four-year term on Monday, unveiling a $7.3 trillion election-year budget aimed at convincing sceptical Americans that he can run the economy better than Donald Trump.

March 12, 2024 9:23 am
 

Entertainment

David Nicholls' debut Starter for Ten becomes stage musical

Following the mammoth success of Netflix’s One Day, author David Nicholls’ debut novel Starter For Ten has now also been adapted – but in a very different way.

March 12, 2024 8:57 am

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