India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2003: UN report
Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»
India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2023: UN report
Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»
16 Asian countries discuss employing technology to implement innovative initiatives for regulating labour markets
DUBAI, 11th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ministers of labour and human resources from 16 Asian countries sending and receiving workers discussed leveraging advanced technology for innovative initiatives aimed at resolving labor disputes and expediting verdicts. They also aimed to strengthen wage protection systems and facilitate skill mobility among participating countries. The focus was on improving labor market regulation.....»»
ADB appoints Mio Oka as country director for India, pledges continued support for development
New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Mio Oka as its new Country Director for India, succeeding Takeo Konishi, who has been elevated to the position of ADB Director General for South Asia at the Manila headquarters. According to ADB, in her new role, Oka will spearhead ADB's operations in India, forging partnerships with the government and other development stakeholders. She w.....»»
Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave - FRANCE 24 English
Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave FRANCE 24 English.....»»
Bloodsicles , baths keep Manila Zoo animals cool as heatwave hits
Manila Zoo is giving tigers frozen treats made of animal blood and preventing lions from mating during the hottest time of the day as a heatwave scorches the country......»»
Western Australia in ‘extreme’ heatwave, raising bush fire risk
SYDNEY — Parts of Western Australia were gripped by an “extreme” heatwave on Saturday, raising the risk of bushfires in the vast state, the nation’s weather forecaster said. The Bureau of Meteorology had an “extreme heat-wave warning” in place on Saturday for the remote Pilbara and Gascoyne areas of Australia’s largest state, warning temperatures there.....»»
PH still among countries perceived to have corrupt governments
The Philippines remained among Asian countries perceived to have corrupt governments, but the “slight improvement” in the country’s ranking should be seen as “a challenge to do better and a reason for hope that the country is headed in the right direction,” according to a top Palace official. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin did not even.....»»
'India taking rapid strides internationally': Rajnath Singh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the world's leaders and people have a very positive perception of India adding that the country is taking rapid strides internationally. While addressing the 'Kayasth Parivar Abinandan programme,' in Lucknow, the Defence Minister said, "India is taking rapid strides internationally. You people would have gone to foreign cou.....»»
'India taking rapid strides internationally': Rajnath Singh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the world's leaders and people have a very positive perception of India adding that the country is taking rapid strides internationally. While addressing the 'Kayasth Parivar Abinandan programme,' in Lucknow, the Defence Minister said, "India is taking rapid strides internationally. You people would have gone to foreign cou.....»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN, arrives im Phillipines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN nations, arrives in Philippines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN, arrives im Phillipines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN nations, arrives in Philippines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Hotel Sogo, Victoria Court trending among Filipinos before Valentine’s Day, report
MANILA, Philippines — Hotel chains Hotel Sogo and Victoria Court trended among Filipinos in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day this year, with the former garnering over two million reach on social media, a social listening report revealed. A report from Capstone-Intel released on February 14 showed that Filipino social media users loved to.....»»
Australia: Spotlight Rights at Summit with ASEAN
(Sydney) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should focus on human rights concerns and democratic backsliding at the upcoming summit with Southeast Asian leaders, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Albanese will host leaders from nine of the countries making up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the ASEAN-Australia Special Sum.....»»
U.S. falls from top 20 happiest countries in 2024 World Happiness Report
The United States has dropped out of the top 20 happiest countries in the world, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report. The country now.....»»
Cebu temperatures to hit 40°C as scorching weather persists
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The searing heatwave continues in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province as temperatures are expected to soar and the maximum heat index is projected to peak at 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday, April 27. This forecast comes from the 24-hour weather outlook and extended forecast released by the Philippine.....»»
India s responsibility to look at such situations in neighbourhood: Jaishankar on Red Sea tensions
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that two things are currently happening in the Red Sea, which includes attacks on ships through drones and missiles as well as pirates of Somalia taking over the ship. Jaishankar stated that it is the responsibility of India to look at such situations in the neighbourhood and how to tackle them in cooperation with other nations. While.....»»
India, Philippines have seen very perceptible growth in recent times: Jaishankar
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): Hailing ties between India and the Philippines, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a visit to the Philippines on Tuesday, said that ties between Delhi and Manila have witnessed a very perceptible growth in recent times. Addressing a joint press briefing with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, Jaishankar said, "As you all know, India's ties with the.....»»
Coast guard ship visit highlights shared problems for PH, India — external affairs minister
The arrival of the Indian pollution control vessel in Manila brought attention to the shared challenges in marine pollution encountered by both India and the Philippines, according to India’s external affairs minister......»»