Heavy rain causes floods in seven Malaysian states; more people evacuated
Residents living in coastal areas were also advised to be on alert for a four-day high tide phenomenon.
Japan residents heading home for 1st time in 2 years despite Covid-10 surge
Unlike last year, when people tended to stay home, this year saw an increase in the number of people at airports and train stations.
Indonesia’s transport ministry lifts ban on Boeing MAX 8 aircraft
Currently, 11 Boeing 737 MAX 8s are operated by Indonesian carriers: one by Garuda Indonesia and 10 by Lion Air.
24 airports damaged by Odette will be commercially operational by Dec 28
From Dec. 16 to 18, Typhoon Odette ravaged several provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao and Palawan.
Save the Children says staff missing after Myanmar massacre
Photos showed the charred bodies of over 30 people in three burned-out vehicles.
Malaysians offer help to flood victims amid criticisms over official response
Other than organising independent missions to rescue those who are still stranded, some Malaysians are also offering free services.
Declassified files reveal Bush demanded Japan send ‘forces’ for 1990 Gulf crisis
The Persian Gulf crisis can be said to be a turning point for Japan’s way of contributing internationally.
Palawan after ‘Odette’: 22 dead and counting
Initial reports estimate that the typhoon damaged between 70 to 80 percent of infrastructure in northern Palawan.
Philippines death toll due to typhoon Odette hits 375, says report
The Philippine Red Cross reported “complete carnage” in coastal areas, with homes, hospitals and schools “ripped to shreds”.
Malaysia floods: One month’s average rainfall poured down in a day
The floods that hit the Klang Valley has caused thousands to be evacuated, with motorists stranded due to congested or flooded roads.