Aerial footage from the Philippine Coast Guard showed severe flooding in several towns in the Cagayan Valley region, north of Manila, while rescue efforts continue for the affected residents. ( read original story ...)
Northern Philippines Experiences ‘Worst Flooding’ in Years After Typhoon Vamco
Northern parts of the Philippines battled with severe flooding on November 14 after Typhoon Vamco, known locally as Ulysses, battered the nation days before. Tuguegarao City Mayor Jefferson Soriano ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 1,650 new COVID-19 cases; total exceeds 406,000
The Philippines on Saturday reported 1,650 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, bringing the total to 406,337, as nine laboratories failed to submit reports on time. This marks the ... ( read original story ...)
Russia, China in lead as Philippines seeks deals for Covid-19 vaccines
As the Philippines battles a coronavirus pandemic that has cost it nearly 8,000 lives out of more than 400,000 cases reported, it is banking on several of the Covid-19 vaccines in late-stage trials by ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh reports 14 Covid-19 deaths, 3,47,849 total recoveries
Fourteen more Covid-19 patients died in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll from the pandemic to 6,173,” a DGHS press release said. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh’s DBL Group says 100 workers trapped in Ethiopia after clashes
At least 104 Bangladeshi workers of DBL Group are trapped in the northern region of Tigray in Ethiopia where federal troops are fighting local forces. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan says it has evidence of India sponsoring attacks
Pakistan on Saturday said India was sponsoring “terrorism” aimed at destabilizing the country and targeting its economic partnership with China, accusations that top Pakistani officials delivered at a ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan hails police officer’s brave move to arrest rapist
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan hailed the “courage” of the police officer who risked his daughter’s life to arrest the man involved in the rape of a woman and her five-year-old daughter. Image ... ( read original story ...)
Day After Ceasefire Violation, Mehbooba Urges India, Pakistan to Initiate Dialogue For Peace at Border
Issuing a statement, Mehbooba said it was sad to see mounting casualties on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC). ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 5,272 new coronavirus cases, 111 deaths
Indonesia reported 5,272 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, taking the total number of infections to 463,007, data from its COVID-19 task force showed. It also recorded 111 additional deaths, taking ... ( read original story ...)