Mindoro oil spill victims reach 19,000
The authorities will launch a cash-for-work program, in addition to the food relief that is already being distributed, to help affected residents.
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Authorities advise caution over possibility of more Merapi eruptions
Merapi’s latest volcanic activity started with an eruption at around 12 pm on March 11 that spewed out hot ash clouds as far as 4 km from its crater.
Indonesia’s finance minister Sri Mulyani to work with senior minister Mahfud to tackle graft
Allegations of a complex web of white-collar crimes within the Finance Ministry’s ranks surfaced after an aggravated assault case put the spotlight on mid-level tax official…
Government may ‘drop out’ before next general election: Muhyiddin
He also said that the government of "strange bedfellows" could be forced out if they keep attacking him because they fear the influence of Perikatan Nasional.
Communication lines recovering on landslide-hit Natuna island
The landslide on Serasan Island, 80 km off the coast of Kalimantan and part of the Natuna Islands chain, occurred on March 6, following six days of heavy rain.
Hong Kong deputies upbeat on nation’s future under new leadership
Head of the Hong Kong delegation to the National People's Congress, Ma Fung-kwok, noted that many State leaders were elected unanimously, reflecting the nation’s cohesion.
PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi; says no power on earth can harm India’s democratic traditions
The PM also said that 21st century India was moving ahead by modernising its cities, saying that Hubballi-Dharwad was included in the smart city project and many smart projects…
‘Don’t fall into this trap’: Imran postpones election rally in Lahore after govt imposes Section 144
The PTI chief, in an apparent act of defiance, had announced a fresh rally in Lahore on March 12. days after the interim setup cracked down on the party’s March 8 election rally.
Flying cars and space tourism: Fukushima shapes the future 12 years after nuclear disaster
That future is almost within reach in Fukushima, which has drastically reinvented itself following the Great East Japan earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that occurred 12…
China’s Xi Jinping takes on unprecedented third term as president
Mr Xi was the lone candidate, with 2,952 delegates voting to make him head of state. No one voted against him or abstained.