Major consulting companies will have their audit firms investigated by the corporate watchdog in an inquiry triggered by allegations surrounding KPMG.
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Northen Star Resources has appointed former Perseus Mining boss Jeff Quartermaine to its board of directors, effective immediately.
Senior warrant officers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces have strengthened regional defence ties and expanded their leadership expertise after participating in the Indo-Pacific Senior Enlisted Leaders Subject Matter Expert Exchange (IPSEL SMEE 26-1) in Bandar Seri Begawan from 22–27 June 2026. The regional programme brought together senior enlisted leaders from across the Indo-Pacific to share professional experiences, enhance leadership capabilities and reinforce military cooperation in support of regional peace and security. The Fijian delegation was led by Force Sergeant Major Joeli Rabuli, who served as the event’s Senior Mentor and Seminar Facilitator. He also joined a panel of…
The S&P 500 has ended lower after US President Donald Trump said an interim deal aimed at ending the war with Iran was “over,” while Broadcom led gains among recently battered chip stocks.
Fiji has moved to strengthen its child protection system with the groundbreaking of a new rehabilitation centre that will provide care and support for vulnerable boys. The new facility, an initiative of the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection, will offer temporary accommodation for boys aged 10 to 18 years, providing a safe environment where they can access counselling, healthcare, psychosocial services, educational support, life skills training and rehabilitation programmes. The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu and attended by Siromi Turaga, Agni Deo Singh, and Ratu Sanaila Madanavosa. The centre has been developed to meet the…
A major suspected marijuana plantation has been uncovered in Fiji’s Northern Division, with Police seizing more than 5,600 plants during an operation in the Qaravutu farming area. The discovery was made by the Northern Division Operations Sasamaki team after officers followed up on information received regarding the alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs. The plants, believed to be marijuana, have been seized and placed into custody pending forensic analysis. One suspect has been taken in for questioning as investigations continue. In a separate incident, Police also recovered a package containing a white substance believed to be illicit drugs after it…
Telstra could face hefty fines after mobile outage
Actor Raashii Khanna has wrapped up her schedule of shooting for Anees Bazmee’s upcoming comedy featuring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan and Raashii Khanna.On the occasion, the actor took to social media and shared a heartfelt note, talking about the physical challenges she faced during the shooting and thanking the people who stood by her during the gruelling schedule. Without revealing details about the film, Raashii looked back on the experience, saying it was the moments away from the camera that stayed with her the most.Raashii Khanna said, “I’ve always believed that every schedule teaches you something, and this one reminded…
The first look poster of Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story, starring Rajkummar Rao, was unveiled today on the occasion of Sourav Ganguly’s birthday. The makers also announced that the biopic will release in cinemas on May 14, 2027, over an extended holiday weekend.Ganguly took to social media to share a video thanking fans for their birthday wishes and praising Rajkummar Rao for his portrayal of him in the film. He said, “Thank you everyone for these sincere birthday wishes. It makes me feel so humble year after year that I get so much of love and affection from so…
The Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to actor Preity Zinta in her legal battle against AI-generated deepfakes, morphed images, fake videos and other unauthorised online content created using her identity.The order came after Zinta approached the court seeking protection against the misuse of her likeness across digital platforms. During the hearing, the court also highlighted the responsibility of online intermediaries to curb such content and comply with their obligations under the Information Technology Rules. Court questions role of online platforms Justice Madhav Jamdar expressed concern over the increasing misuse of AI-generated content and questioned the responsibility of social…