Indonesia cracks down on forest arsonists
Jakarta, July 22 (IANS) The Indonesian government has taken stern legal action against those allegedly responsible for forest fires, aiming to create a deterrent effect and strengthen preventative measures, a top official said in a statement issued on Tuesday. Head of the National Disaster Management and Mitigation Agency (BNPB), Suharyanto revealed that a total of […]
Romania on alert as heatwave, storms to sweep across regions
Bucharest, July 22 (IANS) Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued multiple weather alerts on Tuesday as the country braces for a combination of extreme heat and unstable atmospheric conditions. The national weather agency warned of red code alerts, the highest level in its color-coded warning system, for scorching heat in the capital city of Bucharest […]
Rising rainfall puts Laos on alert for floods, landslides
Vientiane, July 22 (IANS) As rains continue to sweep across Laos, the government has issued warnings of an increased risk of flash floods and landslides. The warnings were issued as Typhoon Wipha, the sixth typhoon of the year, is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms across the country. Citizens were advised to […]
US-Philippines alliance key to peace and stability in Indo-Pacific: President Marcos
Washington, July 22 (IANS) Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., currently on a visit to the US, on Tuesday stressed the significance of the Philippines-United States alliance in upholding peace and stability in the South China Sea (SCS) and throughout the Indo-Pacific region amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Marcos is on a three-day official visit to […]
Russia hits back at EU sanctions, expands entry ban list
Moscow, July 22 (IANS) Russia has significantly expanded its entry ban list mainly targetting European officials, in response to the European Union’s recent 17th and 18th package of sanctions against the country, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The Council of the European Union approved the 17th and 18th packages […]
