Europe rushes to bolster virus defences as South Africa detects new strain
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- Governments across Europe rushed on Friday to bolster their defences against a fresh coronavirus…
4 years ago
Concerns in PHL as new COVID “supervariant” B.1.1.529 detected in “green” territories South Africa, Hong Kong
High number of mutations of B.1.1.529 raise alarm bells, as PHL eases restrictions for fully vaccinated passengers from "green" countries…
4 years ago
4.0-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Oriental early Friday, Nov. 26
(Eagle News) -- A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Friday, Nov. 26. According to the Philippine Institute of…
4 years ago
PHL allows entry of fully-vaccinated foreign nationals with visa-free privileges, from “green” countries
Policy in effect from Dec. 1 to 15 (Eagle News) -- Fully-vaccinated foreign nationals who are allowed to stay in…
4 years ago
Fears over new Covid variant hit Asian markets, oil prices
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets and oil prices sank while safe havens rallied on Friday over fears of…
4 years ago
Flights cancelled, schools shut over three Covid-19 cases in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- Hundreds of flights were cancelled, some schools shut and tour groups suspended on Friday after three…
4 years ago
Maduro makes surprise visit to Cuba for anniversary of Castro death: TV
MADURO, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro made a surprise appearance in Havana Thursday at the inauguration of the…
4 years ago
Snowboarding baby steals hearts and headlines in China
CHONGLI, China (AFP) -- At just 11 months old, Wang Yuji can't even walk, but she is already snowboarding and…
4 years ago
More than 50 reported dead in Siberia coal mine accident
GRAMOTEINO, Russia (AFP) -- More than 50 people were reported to have died Thursday after smoke filled a Siberian coal…
4 years ago
Cloudy skies, rains expected in parts of PHL
(Eagle News) -- The shear line is affecting the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon. According to the Philippine…
4 years ago