Chinese city put on lockdown as coronavirus death toll rises
The Chinese government on January 23 ordered to put Wuhan City on lockdown to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (nCov). Wuhan City, which has an 11 million population, is at the center of the SARS-like virus that killed more than a dozen of Chinese citizens and has infected hundreds of people not only […]
WHO urges Asia to strengthen infection preparation as SARS-like virus spread
The World Health Organization suggested that Asia has to step up its measures for infection prevention and control following reports of a China virus outbreak.
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Volcano eruption won’t hit Philippines GDP, says Economist
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) of the Philippines said that the economic impact of Taal Volcano’s eruption does not pose a significant slowdown...
Snowstorms hit Afghanistan, Pakistan killing 54 people
At least 54 people were reported dead due to the severe weather that struck some parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The authorities said that the death...
Power plants in areas affected by Ph’s volcano eruption continue to operate
First Gen Corp announced that it has maintained operations in its four power plants in Batangas, Philippines despite the eruption of the Taal Volcano,...
Animal rescue groups save afflicted species in PH’s Volcano eruption
Animal welfare organizations such as the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia and Guardians of the...
Public and private sectors in PH join forces to send aid to Taal eruption...
Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all government agencies including the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Department...
PH seismology bureau warns of volcanic tsunami if Taal’s intensity raised to 5
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Monday morning that the Taal volcano could bring a “volcanic tsunami” if activities escalate. ...
Philippines cancels flights due to Taal Volcano eruption
Philippines’ Taal Volcano, located near its capital city Manila, erupted Sunday afternoon, forcing airline companies to cancel several flights.
The Ninoy Aquino
International Airport (NAIA) stopped...
Russia’s Olympic ban referred to sport’s arbitration court
The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) will soon hear Russia’s appeal on its four-year Olympic ban as it was formally referred by the...
