Thousands evacuated as cyclone ‘Betty’ passes over Philippines island – Mawar is moving northwest at a speed of 10kmh …
Bangladesh tests climate finance for disaster-prone communities
Early warning systems are another key way to minimise disaster risks for communities and enable them to prepare ahead of extreme weather events. The World Meteorological Organisation this month said …
Imran Khan Summoned Over Attacks on Pakistan Military Buildings
Imran Khan has been summoned by Pakistan authorities to face questioning over the outbreak of violence that followed his brief detention earlier this month in which military buildings were attacked, …
Imran Khan summoned for questioning over attacks on Pakistan army properties
Imran Khan has been summoned by a joint investigation team (JIT) that is probing the attack on Lahore Corps Commander House (Jinnah House) on 9 May. Khan has been asked to appear before the JIT at the …
Property will ‘continue to weigh’ on China’s economic recovery: Economist
Derek Scissors from China Beige Book says China’s property market will be a lagging indicator for the economic recovery, even if confidence improves in the coming months.
Savor The Sweeping “Green Mountain” Views At Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort In Oman
From the Atacama desert in Chile to the sweeping sands of the Gobi desert in Mongolia, there isn’t a barren landscape I haven’t enjoyed.
Singapore most expensive Asia Pacific city to own or rent private home, says study
SINGAPORE: The median price of a private home in Singapore was US$1.2 million (S$1.6 million) in 2022, the highest among cities in the Asia Pacific, according to a report published on Tuesday (May 30) …
Satellites traced super methane plumes to Turkmenistan’s gas fields
By Laura Baisas | Published May 10, 2023 10:00 AM EDT Satellite data reveals that methane leaks from two main fossil fuel fields in Turkmenistan caused more global heating last year than all of …
Prabath J. Malavige new MD at SLPA
Prabath J. Malavige has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority by Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva. Malavige, is a distinguished …
Thousands evacuated in Philippines as Typhoon Mawar looms
MANILA >> Philippine officials began evacuating thousands of villagers, shut down schools and offices and imposed a no-sail ban Monday as Typhoon Mawar approached the country’s northern provinces a …