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[Source: Reuters] Typhoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China’s east coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds, as authorities brace for flooding and landslides across a broad swathe of eastern China. Typhoon Dolphin has already swept through Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings. Before its landfall in China, authorities moved offshore workers to safety, ordered vessels back to port and increased checks at reservoirs, mountain streams, landslide-prone areas, construction sites and tourist locations. Dolphin will be the most powerful typhoon to make landfall in China so far…
[File Photo] FIJI Water Flying Fijians assistant head coach Aron Mauger has resigned from his position with immediate effect. The resignation was confirmed by the Fiji Rugby Union this evening. Mauger, a former Crusaders and All Blacks coach, had been part of the Flying Fijians coaching setup for just over a month. Fiji Rugby chief executive officer Koli Sewabu thanked Mauger for his professionalism, commitment and contribution during his brief tenure with the national team.Article continues after advertisement Mauger’s departure comes as the Flying Fijians prepare for their upcoming Pacific Nations Cup semifinal against Canada on September 6 at Hanazono…
[Source: Bollywood Hungama] Sony Pictures’ international distribution deal was announced earlier, but the latest update shines the spotlight on the film’s unprecedented global release scale. Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has achieved another major milestone ahead of its release. The makers have unveiled the English lip-synced trailer while confirming that the epic will release across 50,000 screens in international markets, making it one of the biggest global rollouts ever planned for an Indian film. The massive overseas release underlines the makers’ ambition to position Ramayana as a global cinematic event, significantly expanding its reach beyond traditional Indian diaspora markets.Article continues after advertisement…
Rewa FC suffered a 4-1 defeat to Galaxy FC in their opening match of the OFC Men’s Champions League at Churchill Park in Lautoka this afternoon. The visitors took control early, heading into halftime with a 2-0 lead. Rewa came out strongly after the break and fought hard to mount a comeback, but could only find the net once, while Galaxy FC added two more goals to seal a convincing victory. Captain Tevita Waranivalu apologized to their fans for not being able to walk away with the win, but promises to come back stronger in their next game.Article continues after…
Nasinu Secondary School is slowly getting closer to redemption in the Vodafone Deans Trophy competition, with their under-18 side set to compete in the semi-finals on Saturday. They managed to reach the finals last year but went down to Ratu Kadavulevu School. Captain Jimmy Masilaca says they promised themselves to reach the finals after their loss to RKS, and they are determined to do whatever it takes to get their hands on the Deans Trophy. “We made a promise to ourselves right after that game. We are now one step closer, and the boys are ready to put their bodies…
While the Vodafone Fijiana XV may not be proud of how yesterday’s clash against South Africa unfolded, the side remains optimistic and focused ahead of their next encounter on Saturday. The 55-12 defeat at HFC Bank Stadium served as a wake-up call for the Fijiana, with head coach Willie Walker believing his side still has plenty to offer. Walker says the heavy loss highlighted several areas the team needs to improve as they continue building towards the 2029 Rugby World Cup. He believes facing one of the world’s best teams has also provided a valuable opportunity to test different player…
Data from Ulong Island, Koror Republic of Palau shows that seabirds are returning (Representational AP photo) The return of seabirds to a small island in Palau has brought an unexpected benefit. Just one year after invasive rats were removed from Ulong Island, researchers have found that nearby coral reefs are also beginning to recover.The study is the first experimental research to show that when seabirds return after invasive rodents are removed, they help move nutrients from land into the sea. The process is already supporting reef ecosystems and increasing fish populations much sooner than expected.According to Island Conservation, the research…
For the adventurous traveller, finding somewhere genuinely undiscovered has become almost impossible. Modern travel, globalisation and social media have left few blank spaces on the map. One country, however, has so far escaped mass tourism: Timor-Leste, a peaceful nation with a complicated history, a distinctive culture and a special bond with New Zealand. Anna Thomas reports.Timor-Leste, or East Timor, is a name most New Zealanders would recognise but few could probably locate on a map. The most direct route is by flying to Bali, then taking a two-hour flight to the capital of Dili. But while Bali attracts 16 million…
[Source: Reuters] British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday after thousands of people in the western Canadian province were ordered to flee a fast-moving wildfire that nearly doubled in size overnight. The Bald Range wildfire was burning out of control and grew rapidly to about 9,500 hectares (23,500 acres), prompting evacuation orders in Summerland, Peachland and other districts west of Okanagan Lake in the province’s southern interior. The region produces most of B.C.’s wine and is Canada’s second-largest wine-producing area. Premier David Eby told a news conference on Saturday that one fire official had likened the fire to…
[Source: Reuters] Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Friday, wedding Sunni Muslim U.S. allies alarmed at a regional conflagration that has brought Iranian missile fire onto Gulf oil exporters. Iran and its allies have been firing on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, and blockading their energy shipments, since the U.S. and Israel attacked it on February 28 in a major escalation after years of regional tumult. The “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement” is intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression and stipulates that an armed attack against any of the…