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Nearly 600 coronavirus cases in Southeast Asia have been linked to the event in Malaysia, which sees thousands gather for several days of communal prayers and meals.
Last week, it was seemingly part of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s outbreak mitigation strategy. Then the likely death toll was revealed.
The measures, which will be in place from March 18-31, are mainly aimed at limiting large gatherings to decrease the chance of the virus spreading.
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Aid could follow a previously announced stimulus package and be the second time Singapore has tapped its reserves. Small and medium-sized businesses, as well as self-employed workers, would be the main beneficiaries.
The designation is not a reflection of its severity, but rather that the Covid-19 outbreak is spreading across the globe.
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Muhyiddin Yassin is now the new premier after a week of events that some likened to the Game of Thrones TV series, but starring ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad, his on-again, off-again rival Anwar Ibrahim and the Malaysian king.
Qom, south of the capital Tehran, has been identified as the centre of contagion, but Iran has warned it is possible the virus is present in all cities.
Experts predicted the virus, when left exposed, can survive between a few hours and a few days.
Poor hygiene, a weak immune system, or proximity to people vulnerable to illness are some reasons super spreading occurs.
Sunday’s explosion could develop into a more violent, destructive blast, a frightening prospect given Taal has claimed 6,000 lives before.
Experts say the deadly fires ravaging the country are likely to become more common in future, yet the prime minister has dismissed calls for stronger action on emissions.
The 22nd round of talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was shrouded in secrecy amid a downward slide in bilateral ties.
Powerful Ampatuan clan are charged with ordering the killings of 58 people, including 32 journalists. The verdict is due December 19.
Washington’s decision to block the nomination of new judges to the court sees the organisation facing its biggest ever crisis, experts say.
The translator was killed in 2006 but her case remains a source of intrigue due to her alleged links to a submarine deal and a former prime minister.
The souring of the men’s mentor-protégé relationship bears a striking resemblance to the decoupling of Mahathir and Anwar’s political destinies years ago.
Volcanoes are an unpredictable, ever-present hazard that can sometimes erupt without warning, as explosion in New Zealand’s White Island. Here we list seven of the region’s biggest and most recent notable eruptions – and four volcanoes to watch.
Perhaps it is time for the tourism industry, government and volcanic experts to review current rules. We can minimise the risk but never totally rule it out.
At least five people have been confirmed dead and that toll is expected to rise, following the eruption on Monday at the popular tourist site.