More than 30,000 people are on the move in the Philippines on Tuesday morning as the threat of a new volcanic eruption grows after the Taal volcano erupted Sunday and is now spewing ash up to nine ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases at 12,305 with 214 new infections, 11 new deaths, 101 new recoveries
The Philippines on Saturday reported 214 new infections of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), bringing the natonwide tally to 12,305. According to the Department of Health (DOH), the number of ... ( read original story ...)
Active volcano in the Philippines forces evacuations
Nearly half a million people in the Philippines are in harm's way because of an active volcano about 40 miles south of the capital city of Manila. More than 16,000 in the immediate area have already ... ( read original story ...)
‘Not Today’: Bangladesh’s Sabbir Rahman Recalls How He Dodged Dhoni Stumping in 2019 WC
In the match last year, Sabbir stepped out to hit a shot on delivery by Yuzvendra Chahal, but the ball had crept under his bat and rolled straight into Dhoni’s gloves behind the wickets. ( read original story ...)
Leopards spotted in Pakistan capital’s park as virus clears way
Leopards, jackals and other creatures living in Islamabad's tree-covered hills have been enjoying a rare respite from the throngs of hikers and joggers that normally pack the trails. Rangers in the Pa ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 529 new coronavirus cases, 13 new deaths
Indonesia reported 529 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, taking the total number of cases to 17,025. Indonesia also reported 13 new deaths, taking the total number of COVID-19 deaths to 1,089, ... ( read original story ...)
WorldView: Netanyahu asks for immunity, Indonesia flooding, Hong Kong New Year’s Day protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has written parliament asking for immunity after being indicted on corruption charges. Also, tens of thousands of people evacuated after massive flooding in ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia to impose VAT on internet giants from July
Indonesia will require big internet companies to pay value-added taxes (VAT) on sales of digital products and services from July as part of efforts to boost revenue amid the coronavirus pandemic, a ... ( read original story ...)
China asks United States to stop ‘unreasonable suppression’ of Huawei
China's foreign ministry said on Saturday the United States needed to stop the "unreasonable suppression" of Chinese companies like Huawei. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: India surpasses China as cases spike; Greece reopens beaches
The number of cases in India surpassed that of China, climbing to a total of 85,940 infections. It is now the 11th worst-hit country globally. ( read original story ...)