Philippine authorities reported on November 18 that Typhoon Man-yi killed at least eight people and injured three others after landing in the country over the weekend.
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Typhoon Ewiniar hits Philippines, killing at least three people
At least three people, including a seven-month-old baby boy, have been killed in typhoon Ewiniar that destroyed homes and caused flooding in the Philippines, a spokesperson for the Philippine National Police said on May 27.
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Indonesia calls for multilateral cooperation to fight terrorism
An official of Indonesia's National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) has stated that international cooperation in fighting terrorism is a prerequisite for realising global peace, security, stability, and prosperity.
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Singapore discovers drug-free cancer treatment
A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore Institute for Health Innovation and Technology has unveiled a novel approach to stimulate muscle cells’ natural defence against cancer using magnetic pulses.
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Indonesia hosts 10th World Water Forum
The 10th World Water Forum is taking place in Bali, Indonesia from May 18-25 under the theme “Water for Shared Prosperity”.
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Thousands mark Buddha's birthday at Myanmar's Shwedagon pagoda
Thousands of Buddhist followers gathered at Shwedagon pagoda in Myanmar on May 22 to mark the Buddha's birthday.
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Indonesia’s Ibu volcano erupts, belching 5,000-metre tower of ash
Mount Ibu, located on remote Halmahera island in eastern Indonesia, erupted on May 20, belching a tower of volcanic ash 5,000 metres above its peak.
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Singapore faces new COVID-19 wave
Singapore is facing a new COVID-19 wave with a surge in infection cases in the last two weeks, according to Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
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Two officers killed, one injured in attack at Malaysian police station
Two police officers were killed and another was injured in an attack by an armed individual at a police station in Malaysia's Johor state on early May 17 morning, Malaysian authorities announced.
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Indonesia raises volcano alert to highest level
Indonesian authorities on May 16 raised the alert level for Mount Ibu, a volcano in North Maluku province, to the highest (Level 4) following a series of eruptions since last week.
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Thailand likely to relocate capital city due to climate change
Thailand may have to consider relocating its capital city of Bangkok because of rising sea levels, a senior official in the country’s climate change office has said.
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Death toll from floods in Indonesia continues to rise
The number of people killed by flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province has risen to 52 and more than 3,000 people were evacuated, local authorities said on May 14.
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Singaporean PM submits resignation
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on May 13 submitted his resignation to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, saying he and his government will resign on May 15.
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