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the Philippines

June 8, 2026

Several people killed after 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Philippines

Footage of buildings collapsing during the earthquake, as people scramble for safety, emerged on social media in the early hours of Monday.

earthquake in Philippines
March 14, 2026

Six dead, 141 including Nigerians injured as Iran fires multiple missiles at UAE

The ministry reaffirmed its preparedness to deal with any threats and safeguard its national interests.

Smoke plumes from missiles attack on UAE
May 27, 2025

Nigeria, others  commit to accelerate action on health

Countries adopted a resolution – sponsored by Nigeria, Germany, Morocco, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Healthcare workers
October 30, 2024

WHO says tuberculosis leading infectious disease killer as global funding decreases

WHO said 10.8 million people fell ill with tuberculosis in 2023, with the disease remaining the leading infectious disease killer, surpassing COVID-19.

Tuberculosis patient
September 10, 2024

NCDC confirms 55 mpox cases out of 935 suspected ones in 21 LGAs

NCDC said no death has been recorded from the disease so far this year.

Hands of a monkey pox patient
September 7, 2023

Cyberattackers used U.S. firm RayoByte to target Peoples Gazette, other media outlets in Africa, Europe, Asia: Report

The report by the Committee to Project Journalists followed a sprawling global investigation by the Sweden-based Qurium Foundation.

Composite of suppressed journalists used to illustrate the story
September 4, 2023

Myanmar crisis casts shadow over Southeast Asian leaders’ summit

Since the coup in 2021, Myanmar has been sinking into chaos and violence.

Association of Southeast Asian Nations [Credit;Anadolu Ajansi]
November 16, 2021

High-level corruption rife in Pacific nations: Transparency International

A new survey has exposed the high level of corruption people face in the Pacific, comprising 22 countries including Fiji, the Philippines, New

Transparency International
March 16, 2021

Foreigners must take China-made COVID-19 vaccine to get visa

Four hundred million doses of China-made vaccines are set for export.

President Xi Jinping of China (Credit: BBC)
February 22, 2021

U.S. ends boycott of UN Human Rights Council

The U.S. still has deep misgivings about the council’s unrelenting focus on Israel

President Xi Jinping of China (Credit: BBC)