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One dead as typhoon Doksuri batters Philippines

By Cecil MORELLA Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- A powerful storm pounded the northern Philippines on Wednesday, killing at…

Philippines orders evacuations ahead of Super Typhoon Doksuri

By Cecil MORELLA Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- A super typhoon swept towards the northern Philippines on Tuesday, the…

Hong Kong questions more families of wanted activists

  HONG KONG, July 24, 2023 (AFP) - Hong Kong national security police on Monday took in family members of…

Cambodian heir apparent hails poll victory, defying international criticism

PHNOM PENH, July 24, 2023 (AFP) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's heir apparent insisted Monday on the legitimacy of…

Pres. Marcos calls for public’s participation in circular economy to combat climate crisis

In his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called upon the public…

UN Command says in ‘conversation’ with N.Korea over US soldier

SEOUL, July 24, 2023 (AFP) - The UN Command has started a conversation with Pyongyang over American soldier Travis King,…

Southwest Monsoon and Typhoon “#EgayPH” Bring Heavy Rains to Visayas Region”

Monday, July 24, 2023 | Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Visayas PRSD The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration…

11 dead after gym roof collapse in China

BEIJING, July 24, 2023 (AFP) - Eleven people died after the roof of a school gym collapsed in northeastern China,…

Villagers say 14 killed as Myanmar violence flares

BANGKOK, July 24, 2023 (AFP) - Fighting between the Myanmar army and anti-junta rebels has flared in recent days, with…

15 dead, 19 missing after Indonesia boat sinks

KENDARI, Indonesia (AFP) -- At least 15 people were killed and 19 more were missing on Monday after a wooden…

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