Fiji

Cyclone Harold flattens homes, brings injuries in Fiji

Cyclone Harold, its strength ranked in the highest category of five, passed over Fiji's south at about midday, levelling homes and snapping communications links in the archipelago, which has adopted curbs on movement to rein in the virus.

How sport can uplift countries out of crises

Sport can play a large role in the recovery after the coronavirus pandemic, and has proven its worth in the past.

One dead, more than 2,500 evacuated as Cyclone Sarai lashes Fiji

The Fiji National Disaster Management Office said one person was in intensive care and more than 2,500 people had moved to 70 evacuation centers.

Nearly 2,000 evacuated, one missing as cyclone hammers Fiji

National Disaster Management Office Director Vasiti Soko urged locals and the thousands of tourists in Fiji not to be reckless as Sarai lashed the Pacific island nation with heavy rain and destructive winds.

Youth leaders at UN demand bold climate change action

Youths gathered at at the Youth Climate Summit at United Nations HQ by demanding radical moves to fight climate change.

Stories of New Zealand terror attack victims

A terrorist attack on two New Zealand mosques took the lives of 50 worshippers on Friday and left dozens more wounded when a white supremacist opened fire and live-streamed the shootings.

EU adds 10 countries to tax blacklist, including UAE

The European Union expanded its tax haven blacklist by 10 countries, adding the United Arab Emirates and Bermuda despite the objections of powerful member states.

Australian attempt to strip Daesh recruiter of citizenship hits snag

Australia planned to strip Melbourne-born Neil Prakash of his citizenship on the grounds he was a dual citizen with Fiji. Fiji says he's not. Prakash is currently on trial in Turkey over his work for the terrorist organisation.

Heavy rain delays some polling as drenched Fijians vote

Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, former military leader who led a bloodless takeover 12 years ago, favourite to retain office against a fractured opposition.

"Me Too" harassment claims surface at UN climate talks

For the first time in more than two decades of UN climate conferences, the secretariat has informed delegates of a "zero tolerance" approach to sexual harassment, adding a notice to the daily agenda.

Tsunami threat passes after powerful quake hits Fiji

Fiji's national disaster office had issued a nationwide tsunami warning after the powerful underwater quake, leading to widespread evacuations and traffic jams.

Thousands evacuated as Fiji awaits second cyclone

Cyclone Zena, category three tropical storm, is set to hit Fiji within 24 hours