A strong earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Sunday, though there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, the US Geological Service and local officials said. The 6.0-magnitude quake ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes southern Philippines
The Southeast Asian country is on the geologically active Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences frequent earthquakes, particularly in the south. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Mindanao, Philippines
An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck Mindanao, Philippines, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh kicks off nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive
Bangladesh has begun a nationwide vaccination programme with hopes of spurring a quick recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Mehidy aims for history as Bangladesh set West Indies formidable target
CHITTAGONG: Mehidy Hasan looked for a place in history as Bangladesh set the West Indies a formidable target of 395 to win the first Test on Saturday. Mehidy took the three wickets to fall as West ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar wrote to Bangladesh explaining military takeover: foreign minister
Myanmar has written to Bangladesh through the Ambassador in Yangon, explaining why the military took over on February 1. ( read original story ...)
Mehidy eyes history as Bangladesh give WI big target
He needs three more wickets to become just the fourth all-rounder to get 100 with the bat and take 10 wickets in the same Test. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Mujtaba knocks out Indian fighter in 56 seconds in MMA bout
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ahmed Mujtaba aka Wolverine defeated India’s Rahul Raju aka The Kerala Krusher in only 56 seconds in the first round of the mixed martial arts (MMA) competition ONE Championship ... ( read original story ...)
South Africa strike back as Pakistan totter at 129-6
RAWALPINDI: South Africa bowlers struck as Pakistan lost their six wickets in their second innings on the third day of their second and final Test at Rawalpindi Stadium here on Saturday. George Linde ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Approves China’s Sinovac Vaccine for Use on Elderly
Indonesia approved China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s Covid-19 vaccine for use on the elderly and may start inoculations between March and April, Health Ministry spokeswoman Siti Nadia Tarmizi said. ( read original story ...)