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December 19, 2021 9:23 PM

Over 22,000 people evacuated as Malaysia faces worst flooding in years

<span style="color: #222222;">In Malaysia, over 22,000 people were evacuated as the country faces some of its worst floodings in years. Heavy downpours since Thursday have caused rivers to overflow, submerging many urban areas and cutting off major roads, stranding th...

December 19, 2021 7:50 PM

Super Typhoon Rai death toll climbs to 108 in Philippines

<span style="color: #222222;">In the Philippines, at least 108 people were reportedly killed as Super Typhoon Rai, with a wind speed of about 195km/hour hit the country's south-eastern islands. Rescue and relief efforts are on in the typhoon-hit areas. Rescue tea...

December 19, 2021 5:54 PM

IMF revises growth projection for Bangladesh to 6.6 pct for FY 2022

<span style="color: #222222;">IMF has revised its growth projection for Bangladesh to 6.6 percent for FY 2022. The IMF team led by Rahul Anand which visited Dhaka between Dec 5-19 commended the quick and decisive action by the government of Bangladesh that led to a mu...

December 19, 2021 2:12 PM

Floods displace over 22,000 people in Malaysia, Over 5,000 flee homes

<span style="color: #222222;">In Malaysia, over 22,000 people were evacuated throughout the country as it faces some of the worst flooding in years. Heavy downpours since Friday have caused rivers to overflow, submerging many urban areas and cutting off major roads, s...

December 19, 2021 1:55 PM

Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupts, people warned to stay away

<span style="color: #222222;">In Indonesia, the Semeru volcano on Java island erupted early morning today spewing a two KM high ash column, prompting authorities to warn people to stay away from the eruption range.<br />''<br />&a...

December 19, 2021 9:19 AM

Bangladesh to start COVID-19 booster doses on trial basis from today

<span style="color: #212529;">Bangladesh will start giving COVID-19 booster doses on a trial basis from today. Bangladesh's Health Minister Zahid Maleque said, the government has decided to provide booster doses to the elderly and front line workers like doctors,...

December 19, 2021 8:55 AM

Typhoon leaves 31 dead, many homes roofless in Philippines

<span style="color: #222222;">In Philippines, a powerful typhoon left at least 31 people dead and many missing. The strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year has toppled power poles, uprooted trees and left three million people without electricity. The typhoon ...

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