5 h. ago KPop Demon Hunters’ song given classical makeover by Katherine Jenkins

She has tackled famous operas, hymns and sung the national anthem countless times. But this Christmas, Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical reinterpretation of a viral hit song, and learnt a little Korean in the process. Golden, the breakout song from animated film KPop Demon Hunters, became a huge streaming hit in 2025, […]

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13 h. ago Council warns public against illegal crypto training schemes

The Consumer Council of Fiji is warning the public about a rise in illegal virtual asset–related training activities being actively promoted on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. The Council says these schemes target local residents by promising high returns through so-called educational trading programmes, designed to lure participants into paying fees for online and in-person […]

Events

3 d. ago Protesters torch Bangladesh newspaper offices after student leader dies

The Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka was on edge on Friday (December 19), with the offices of several newspapers still reeling from a night of protests, triggered by the death of popular youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Hadi, 32, a spokesperson for the Inquilab Mancha platform who participated in the student-led protests that overthrew the government […]

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6 d. ago Nalumisa urges candidates to prioritize public in municipal polls

Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa is urging those intending to contest the upcoming Municipal Elections to put the interests of the people first, as Fiji prepares for the return of local government polls after more than 25 years. Nalumisa is also calling on ratepayers to be cautious and discerning when choosing their representatives, stressing […]

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7 d. ago Limited airlift, airport size hold back North tourism arrivals

Tourism arrivals in Fiji’s Northern Division continue to lag, largely due to limited airlift capacity and inadequate airport infrastructure in Vanua Levu. Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka says the lack of larger runways remains a major barrier for hotels and community-based tourism operators trying to attract visitors to the North. Despite the […]

Society

8 d. ago Zelenskiy says he will meet US and European representatives in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would meet U.S. and European representatives in Berlin to discuss “fundamentals of peace.” Zelenskiy said Ukraine needed a “dignified” peace and a guarantee that Russia, which invaded his country in 2022, would not attack again. Germany said earlier on Saturday that it would host U.S. and Ukrainian delegations over […]

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8 d. ago Engine failure forces United Airlines flight to return to DC

A United Airlines (UAL.O), flight bound for Tokyo was forced to return to Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia on Saturday afternoon after experiencing an engine failure during departure, the Federal Aviation Administration said. A United spokesperson said the flight landed shortly after takeoff due to the loss of power in one engine. There were […]

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8 d. ago Ales Bialiatski, who won Nobel prize while behind bars, is freed from prison

Human rights campaigner Ales Bialiatski fought for decades on behalf of political prisoners in Belarus, earning the Nobel Peace Prize but paying the cost of his own freedom. The Nobel award in 2022 made Bialiatski a globally recognised symbol of resistance to the authoritarian rule of President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia’s Vladimir […]

Events

8 d. ago Thousands march in Hungary in protest over child abuse scandal

Thousands of Hungarians marched to Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s offices, led by opposition leader Peter Magyar, who urged the veteran nationalist to resign over an abuse scandal at a juvenile detention centre. Protesters walked through Budapest’s frosty streets behind a banner reading “Protect the children!”, carrying soft toys and torches in solidarity with victims of […]

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9 d. ago North Korean leader hails troops returning from Russia mission

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a welcoming ceremony for an army engineering unit that had returned home after carryin. In a speech carried by KCNA, Kim praised officers and soldiers of the 528th Regiment of Engineers of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) for “heroic” conduct and “mass heroism” in fulfilling orders issued by […]

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1 week ago Heavy rains trigger widespread flooding, evacuations in Pacific Northwest

Heavy rains drenching the Pacific Northwest triggered flooding on Thursday across much of the Pacific Northwest from Oregon north through Washington state and into British Columbia, closing dozens of roads and prompting widespread evacuations. The intense downpours began earlier in the week, swept into the region by a storm system meteorologists call an atmospheric river, […]

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1 week ago Ukrainian sea drones disable sanctioned Russian oil tanker in Black Sea

Ukrainian sea drones on Wednesday hit and disabled a tanker involved in trading Russian oil as it sailed through Ukraine’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea to the Russian port of Novorossiysk, a Ukrainian official said. The attack is the third sea drone strike in two weeks on vessels part of Russia’s so-called “shadow […]

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1 week ago Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders

US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders as “weak” and suggested the US could scale back support for Ukraine. In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, he said “decaying” European countries had failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, accusing them of letting Kyiv fight “until they drop”. […]

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1 week ago Former Lelean student hails Fiji Festival as breakthrough for Nauru rugby

Former Lelean Memorial School Deans captain Dagan Kaierua has returned to Fiji in a very different role, this time as vice president of the Nauru Rugby Union, and says the Nadi Junior Rugby Festival has delivered exactly what his young players have been missing back home. Kaierua, who captained Lelean’s Deans U19 side in 2003, […]

Sport

2 w. ago EFL power restoration continues: Fijians urged to stay cautious

The aftermath of last night’s torrential downpour continues to affect electricity supply across several areas, with Energy Fiji Limited crew working around the clock to restore power. EFL confirmed that while electricity has gradually returned to most affected locations, some customers remain without supply as teams continue restoration efforts. The company states that EFL crew […]

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2 w. ago Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine as new US policy released

Russia on Sunday welcomed the Trump administration’s new national security strateg y in comments by the Kremlin spokesman published by Russia’s Tass news agency. Dmitry Peskov said the updated strategic document was largely in line with Moscow’s vision. “There are statements there against confrontation and in favor of dialogue and building good relations,” he said, […]

Events

2 w. ago Man wounded in 2nd stabbing attack on North Carolina commuter train since August

Police in North Carolina have charged a 33-year-old man with critically injuring another person in a stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train, just a few months after a Ukrainian refugee riding one of the city’s trains was killed in an unrelated knife attack. Oscar Solarzano, 33, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault with a […]

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2 w. ago Fiji urged to boost kava production for rising overseas demand

Fiji has a huge potential to become a world leader in premium kava production, but farmers must increase their output to meet fast-growing overseas demand. This was highlighted by Fiji Kava Founder Zane Yoshida during a meeting with Minister for Agriculture Tomasi Tunabuna last week. The meeting centered on strengthening the kava industry and exploring […]

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2 w. ago Resilience and progress as Media Excellence Awards return after 17 Years

After 17 years of silence, the Fiji Awards for Media Excellence returned last night. Acting Fiji Sun Publisher and Fiji Media Association President, Rosi Doviverata, told the industry that despite the long pause, Fiji’s journalists never stopped serving the nation. Doviverata says the comeback of the awards night signifies more than celebration, calling it a […]

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2 w. ago Tourism Fiji brings industry leaders together for north consultation

Tourism Fiji convened an industry consultation and talanoa session last week, bringing together for the first time the full Tourism Fiji Board, Fiji Airports representatives, and tourism operators from across Vanua Levu and Taveuni. The gathering followed the organisation’s final board meeting for the year, held at the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation’s Na […]

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