Child deaths ‘likely to rapidly increase’ amid Israeli siege: UNICEF

ANKARA: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned Sunday of rising child deaths in the Gaza Strip as Israeli offensive and siege on the territory continues.

At least 15 Palestinian children died from dehydration and malnutrition at the Kamal…

Disaster risk reduction partnership planning 2025-2030 relevant to Vietnam’s priorities: UNDP Resident Coordinator

Ha Giang: The disaster risk reduction partnership’s plan for 2025-2030 will be developed in accordance with the Government of Vietnam’s priorities on natural disaster prevention as well as in line with the strategic goals of all partners, Pauline Tame…

Navy official says Chinese research ships now out of PH Rise

MANILA: The two Chinese research vessels earlier spotted in Philippine Rise (formerly known as Benham Rise) are now out of Philippine territory, a ranking naval official said Monday.

“Malayo na, labas na ng ating EEZ (They are now far, out of our exc…

Passing of Jaclyn Jose ‘tragic loss’ to entertainment industry

MANILA: Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday said the death of actress Jaclyn Jose is a tragic loss to the entertainment industry.

Estrada, a film actor, made this remark as he filed Senate Resolution 942 expressing profound sympathy and sincere condole…

MMDA calls for water crisis mitigation as El Niño looms

MANILA: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday called on local government units (LGU) to mitigate the effects of El Niño through water-saving efforts.

In a statement, MMDA acting chair Don Artes said basic designs for rainwate…

House leaders: Build permanent structures in Pag-asa, Kalayaan islands

MANILA: Ranking members of the House of Representatives on Monday emphasized the need to develop major infrastructure projects in the Kalayaan Island Group, especially in Pag-asa Island, to assert Philippine presence following increased Chinese incurs…

Vietnam among ten best destinations for graduation trips: Lonely Planet

Hanoi: Vietnam, the only representative of Asia, has ranked fifth in a list of the 10 best graduation trips to take in 2024 by Lonely Planet.

According to the travel magazine, the affordable, beautiful, and warm country will get graduates out of thei…