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September 1, 2024

Death toll from Bangladesh floods rises to 59

ISTANBUL: The death toll in Bangladesh from heavy rainfall and subsequent floods caused by river overflows continues to rise, with media reporting 59 deaths as of late Saturday. The Dhaka Tribune said monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across the country for nearly two weeks, severely impacting millions of lives. According

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Philippines detects 3 more mpox cases

ANKARA: The Philippines has reported three new mpox cases, bringing the total number of active cases in the country to eight this year, the Health Ministry announced on Sunday. According to a report from the Manila Times, mpox surveillance systems identified two cases in Metro Manila and one in the

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China, Philippines trade blame over latest South China Sea clash

ANKARA: China and the Philippines blamed each other for the latest collision of their ships in the disputed South China Sea, according to local media on Sunday. The Philippine Coast Guard said a Chinese vessel “deliberately rammed and collided” with its patrol vessel, the BRP Teresa Magbanua, three times on

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