Philippines
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands that are categorized broadly under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Duterte orders police to shoot quarantine violators
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered police officers to shoot those who violate the strict quarantine imposed in the country over the coronavirus pandemic.
ADB sells $4.5 billion two-year global bonds in largest-ever single tranche outing
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has returned to the US dollar bond market with the pricing of a two-year global bond with a principal amount of 4.5 billion dollars, proceeds of which will be part of ADB's ordinary capital resources.
Philippines cancels annual joint military exercise with US
The Philippines has cancelled its biggest annual joint military exercise with the US this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, a high-ranking official said on Friday.
Maharashtra COVID-19 positive cases now 124
With two more COVID-19 positive cases detected on Thursday, the total number of infected persons rose from 122 to 124, health officials said here on Thursday.
Philippine typhoon death toll rises to 47
The official death toll from Typhoon Phanfone has risen to 47 and is likely to keep rising as nine more persons are reported missing, the government said on Monday.
Typhoon Kammuri makes landfall in Philippines, thousands evacuated
Authorities evacuated thousands of people from their homes to safer places as a powerful typhoon, 'Kammuri', made landfall on Luzon, Philippines' largest and most populous island on Monday evening.
Over 31,400 displaced due to quakes in Philippines
More than 31,400 people have been displaced from their homes by the two massive earthquakes measuring 6.6 and 6.5 on the Richter Scale that jolted Mindanao Island in the Philippines last week, the government said on Monday.
Philippines earthquake toll rises to 7, 400 injured
The death toll in earthquake that has struck Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, climbed to seven and the number of injured was around 400, the authorities said on Wednesday.
Duterte off to Russia to meet 'favourite hero' Putin
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday took off for an official visit to Russia where he will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin amid strained ties with several European countries over rights situation in the Southeast Asian country.
OYO Hotels fast strides to 500 Indian cities in 6 years
In a major expansion drive, homegrown hotel room and living space aggregator Oyo Hotels and Homes on Monday announced it has increased its presence in India to over 500 cities covering metros and several tier 2, 3 and 4 cities.
Most Popular Stories
Vasai-Virar: 65 year old man dies of Coronavirus at Nalasopara private hospital
Celebs and Political leaders greet everyone on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti
Italy, Spain show signs of decline in COVID-19 deaths
Policemen in Surat wear coronavirus-theme dresses to create awareness
