Australia’s biggest telecommunications group has lifted its annual profit and given shareholders a bigger payout, along with a new share buyback program.
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The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq has ended higher, lifted by upbeat quarterly results from CoreWeave and other AI infrastructure firms, while mild inflation data reinforced bets that the US Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady in September.
Cabinet has approved the importation of an improved strain of tilapia from Thailand as part of efforts to boost aquaculture production. The Chitralada Plus strain will be brought into the country through a partnership between the Ministry of Fisheries and the Pacific Community (SPC). Officials expect the new broodstock to deliver better growth, survival and overall productivity, helping increase local tilapia supply while reducing reliance on imports. The initiative will also establish a stronger breeding programme and improve the supply of quality fish fry to both commercial and small-scale farmers. Before entering Fiji’s breeding system, the imported broodstock will be…
Housing fears overdone: ComynCommonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn says the housing market had been running too hot, backing Labor’s sweeping changes to property tax concessions and dismissing worries about short-term price falls. The Fin
Fiji is strengthening its fight against drug trafficking, illegal fishing, and other maritime security threats after the United States handed over three Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats and a new boat ramp to the Republic of Fiji Navy. The new vessels will improve the Navy’s ability to patrol Fiji’s waters, respond quickly to emergencies, intercept vessels involved in illicit activities, and conduct search-and-rescue operations across the country’s maritime zone. The handover took place at Stanley Brown Naval Base in Walu Bay this morning. Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua said the boats will give the Navy greater flexibility and mobility, allowing personnel…
Four people, including two juveniles, have been arrested following a snap police checkpoint along the Hibiscus Highway in Naweni on Wednesday. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe said the arrests were made over alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs believed to be marijuana. He said the Northern Division operations team continues to target both the cultivation and unlawful possession of illicit drugs, while snap checkpoints can also result in arrests for other alleged offences. These include cases involving criminal intimidation and assault. Police are also conducting visits to communities and schools as part of a broader approach to addressing…
Rewa FC reignited their OFC Men’s Champions League campaign with an impressive 4-2 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga FC in front of their home supporters in Ba. Needing a win after an opening-round defeat, the Delta Tigers delivered a strong performance to claim their first points of the tournament and keep their hopes of progressing alive. Rewa controlled much of the first half and were rewarded through the outstanding Ramzan Khan, who capped a dominant display with a stunning long-range strike into the top corner to give the hosts a 1-0 lead at halftime. Tupapa responded immediately after the break, leveling…
With just two days to go for the theatrical release of Batwara 1947, Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi continued their promotional tour with a visit to Kolkata. The actor visited the city’s iconic Victoria Memorial for the first time and also posed with one of Kolkata’s recognisable yellow taxis.Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi were in Kolkata as part of the promotional activities for Batwara 1947, which is scheduled to release worldwide on August 14, 2026. Set against the backdrop of the Partition of India, the film explores themes of humanity, compassion and courage during a turbulent period in the…
Women in Film (WIF) India has launched Exhibition programme with screenings of Hamlet starring Riz Ahmed and Sheeba Chaddha. WIF India has announced the launch of its new Exhibition programme with special screenings of the feature film Hamlet in Mumbai, organized in partnership with Soho House.Directed by Aneil Karia, the film reimagines William Shakespeare’s tragedy and stars Riz Ahmed alongside Indian actor Sheeba Chaddha. The project reunites director Aneil Karia with actor Riz Ahmed following their work on the short film The Long Goodbye.Speaking about bringing the film to India, Riz Ahmed said, “It means the world to share this…
Bollywood Hungama recently exclusively reported about Shilpa Shirodkar’s casting in Malamaal Weekly 2. Following this, a social media exchange a while back seems to confirm her casting in the comic caper.Paresh Rawal, who is confirmed to return for Malamaal Weekly 2, recently shared a cryptic post about Goddess Lakshmi, wealth and the importance of wisdom. He wrote, “माता लक्ष्मी चंचल हैं, वो कभी एक जगह नही टिकती, और उनका उल्लू पर सवार होना हमें सिखाता है—सिर्फ़ ‘मालामाल’ होना काफ़ी नहीं है, थोड़ी बुद्धि और विवेक भी ज़रूरी है, वरना पैसा आते ही इंसान, पैसा संभालने के बजाय, खुद ही उल्लू…