Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine: UN
GENEVA: A UN-backed assessment has said that Gaza’s population of around 2.1 million Palestinians is at “critical risk” of famine and faces “extreme levels of food insecurity” as an Israeli…
US hostage freed
TEL AVIV: Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander has been reunited with his family in Israel after being held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 19 months. The post US hostage…
Modi addresses nation for first time since start of crisis
NEW DELHI: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said his country will respond strongly to what he describes as a future “terrorist attack”, after four days of military exchanges with…
Labour mobility scheme in tact
CANBERRA: Pacific countries that send seasonal workers to Australia can now breathe a sigh of relief following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s emphatic victory at the recent federal election. The post…
Coach Aiton focuses on defence and completions amidst player management
SP Hunters coach Paul Aiton has outlined the team’s preparations following their week off, emphasizing the need for improvement in defence and completion rates as they gear up for a…
Young prop Zebedy Kip eager for challenge against top teams
Young SP Hunters prop forward and former Lae Snax Tigers captain Zebedy Kip is also looking forward to the upcoming tough matches. Following a team meeting, Kip acknowledged the challenge…
Wane focuses on defence ahead of top-of-the-ladder clash
SP Hunters winger Solo Wane has identified his defence as an area needing improvement as the team prepares to face the Hostplus Cup’s top contenders, the North Devils, in Hostplus…
Young FODE teacher enters Bougainville By-Election, pledges education reform
Most probably this one is the youngest candidate now to contest the Central Bougainville national by election left vacant by the passing of late Central Bougainville member Simon Dumarinu. The…
Kapinias returns to SP Hunters lineup after injury layoff
The SP Hunters have received a significant boost with the return of seasoned forward and Kumul number 298, Epel Kapinias, to their Hostplus Cup lineup for a top-of-the-table clash against…
Kumuls duo Laybutt and Derby named for Cowboys NRL clash against Sea Eagles
Papua New Guinea Kumuls winger Zac Laybutt is poised to make his first NRL appearance in over a year, named to fill a centre position for the North Queensland Cowboys…