Fiji have defeated the Solomon Islands in a penalty shoot-out to qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup 2027 and book their tickets to the final of OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2026. The first semi-final at the PNG Football Stadium was decided by the lottery of penalties after a goalless 90 minutes, where Fijian goalkeeper Kirikiti Biu kept his cool to make two decisive stops to win the contest. It’s the third year in a row that Fiji have qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, and just the third time they have reached the final of the OFC U-16 Men’s…
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The final weekend of the 2026 Nations Championship and World Rugby Nations Cup delivered a series of standout individual performances, with several players making decisive contributions before the international rugby break. From established international stars to emerging talents, the weekend highlighted players who made their mark through attacking brilliance, physicality and match-winning moments. Damian McKenzie – New Zealand Damian McKenzie appears to be thriving in an All Blacks side that is embracing a more attacking style of rugby under Dave Rennie’s leadership. Following New Zealand’s impressive victory over Ireland, McKenzie spoke positively about the freedom the team has been given…
Communities across Rewa are expected to see continued improvements in essential services and infrastructure as Government maintains its investment in rural development projects throughout the province. The commitment was highlighted by the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Mosese Bulitavu, during the opening of the 2026 Rewa Provincial Council Meeting at Lokia Village yesterday. The ongoing investment is expected to support communities through initiatives focused on safer evacuation centres, reliable water supplies, housing assistance, improved access roads and disaster risk reduction. Following the provincial council meeting, Minister Bulitavu officially commissioned the refurbished Lokia Village Evacuation Centre, which…
Fiji’s political parties are being encouraged to place integrity and accountability at the centre of their leadership as the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) expands its public awareness efforts. FICAC, through its Good Governance Unit, held its first-ever Anti-Corruption Awareness Talanoa Session with a political party in Fiji today, engaging the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA). The initiative forms part of the Commission’s broader effort to engage all registered political parties on corruption prevention, ethical leadership and the importance of political organisations in maintaining public confidence in democratic institutions. The engagement was conducted under section 12 of the Fiji…
Visitors, tourism operators and the wider business community at Port Denarau now have an added layer of security following the opening of a new police post at the marina on yesterday. The new community police post was established through a partnership between the Fiji Police Force and the private sector, with Port Denarau Marina Pte Limited (PDML) providing the land and Flame Tree Ltd purchasing and refurbishing the container used for the facility. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu formally received the new post during the opening ceremony, recognising the continued contribution of Fiji’s business community towards strengthening law enforcement and public…
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Ayesha Khan, who recently featured in the special song ‘Shararat’ from Dhurandhar, has claimed that she was detained by the Mumbai Police while attempting to participate in a student protest in Dadar on Wednesday. The actor later shared videos and detailed her experience through Instagram, alleging that she and her friends were forcibly taken into police custody despite not having started the protest.According to Ayesha, she reached Dadar around 4 pm to extend her support to the ongoing student protests that have spread to Mumbai. She said that before she could raise any slogans or begin demonstrating, a police officer…
A day after Yeh Awarapan, the title track from Awarapan 2, was released, composer Amaal Mallik alleged that the film and its soundtrack were being targeted by a “paid PR” campaign orchestrated by rival elements in the film industry.Taking to social media on July 22, Amaal thanked listeners for the response to the song and urged audiences to give it time before forming an opinion. “Thank you for such a brilliant response to a melody that’s the closest to my heart. Every song needs time to breathe, be taken into the system and then reach and live in the heart…
Zee 5 has entered into a partnership with Collective Studios’ Historyverse, unveiling an ambitious slate of six original titles inspired by India’s rich mythology, legends, and cultural heritage. Leveraging AI as a creative enabler, the collaboration seeks to unlock new storytelling possibilities, bringing timeless narratives to life through immersive, visually compelling, and culturally resonant experiences.By harnessing AI to augment the creative process, Zee 5 is reimagining how stories are created and experienced, while remaining deeply rooted in narratives that resonate with audiences across generations.At the heart of this partnership is a six-title slate comprising Garud – Ek Yodha Ki Gatha,…
Singer Armaan Malik has postponed the release of his upcoming song ‘Gaya Kaam Se’ in a show of solidarity with the students protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi over the alleged NEET paper leak. The track was originally scheduled to release on July 22, which also marks the singer’s birthday. However, citing the prevailing circumstances, Armaan announced that he has decided to delay its launch until he feels the time is right.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Armaan shared a video explaining his decision. He said, “Hey everyone, this next song of mine, ‘Gaya Kaam Se’, I poured my heart into…