Philippines seals biggest COVID-19 vaccine order yet, for 40 million Pfizer doses
The Philippines will allow the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to be given to children aged 12 to 15, possibly starting later this year.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Asian countries seek vaccine supplies after India export curbs hit COVAX
The export curb deepens the problems facing the COVAX scheme, relied on by 64 poorer countries.
Tue Mar 30 2021
French YouTube stars win Macron bet with hit social distancing song
Macron challenged Mcfly and Carlito to make a video about the need to wear masks, disinfect hands and keep a safe distance to curb COVID-19.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Philippines says U.S. troops near besieged Marawi, but not fighting
It was not clear how close to the battle zone the U.S. troops were.
Wed Jun 14 2017
Philippine troops rescue two Malaysians kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants
Tayudin Anjut, 45, and Abdurahim Bin Sumas, 62, were rescued in waters off Pata island in southern Sulu province, said Major General Carlito Galvez Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command.
Thu Mar 23 2017
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away
His dedication and pioneering spirit played an important role in shaping the journey of Bank Islam as well as leaving a lasting impact on the development of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.
Sun Oct 20 2024