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Typhoon kills 10 in Philippines, cuts power, shuts Manila, heads for China

(Reuters) – A typhoon killed at least 10 people as it churned across the Philippines and hit the capital, prompting the evacuation of almost more than 370,000 people, shutting financial markets, offices and schools, rescue officials said on Wednesday. The eye of Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the country this year, passed to the south of Manila on Wednesday after cutting a path across the main island of Luzon, toppling trees and power […]

CAAP suspends NAIA runway operations

MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) suspended Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) runway operation on Wednesday, as of 7 a.m.. According to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) via Twitter, runway operations will be suspended due to bad weather caused by typhoon “Glenda” until further notice. Passengers are advised to check with the airline or NAIA flight information about status of their flight. NAIA flight information number […]

Typhoon Rammasun shuts down Philippine capital

Philippine authorities evacuated almost 150,000 people from their homes and shuttered financial markets, government offices, businesses and schools on Wednesday (July 16) as typhoon Rammasun gathered strength and hit the capital, Manila. The typhoon, the strongest to hit the country this year, has already torn through eastern islands, toppling trees and power lines and causing blackouts. On Wednesday (July 16), it brought storm surges to the Manila Bay area and prompted disaster officials to evacuate […]

International Aid for Humanity held in Subang Jaya, Malaysia

As part of the activities of the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Countdown to the Centennial, Subang Jaya, Malaysia recently held an International Aid for Humanity.  This mission primarily aims to extend outreach services like relief and health-care missions where INC members can express love and compassion to their countrymen in need.   Robina Tanawin reports.

Gaza death toll rises; Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv

BY NIDAL AL-MUGHRABI AND MAAYAN LUBELL (Reuters) – An Israeli air strike on the home of Gaza’s police chief killed 18 people on Saturday, Gaza’s health ministry said, and Hamas fired the largest salvo of rockets yet on Tel Aviv since the start of the Jewish state’s offensive in the Palestinian enclave. The strike on the home of Tayseer Al-Batsh in Gaza City was the deadliest bombing since Israel launched its offensive on Tuesday to […]