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Philippines warns Taal Volcano may erupt as gas emissions surge 04 Jul 2021 - 01:30 pm
General view of Taal volcano's crater lake, Batangas province, Philippines July 2, 2021. PHIVOLCS-DOST via REUTERS
Indonesia ramps up oxygen output after dozens die amid scarcity 04 Jul 2021 - 12:55 pm
A girl rides a bicycle near barriers as Indonesia imposes emergency measures, tightening restrictions in Java and Bali amid a surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, in Bandung, West Java Province, Indonesia July 4, 2021. Antara Foto/Raisan Al Fari
At least 17 killed in Philippines troop plane crash 04 Jul 2021 - 10:49 am
Residents gather as smoke rises from the wreckage, after a Philippines Air Force Lockheed C-130 transport plane, carrying troops, crashed on landing in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines July 4, 2021 in this image obtained from social media. Bogs Muhajiran via REUTE
Japan rescue work continues after deadly landslides, 20 missing: Kyodo 04 Jul 2021 - 10:22 am
Police officers conduct search and rescue operation at a mudslide site caused by heavy rain at Izusan district in Atami, west of Tokyo, Japan July 4, 2021, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Kyodo/via REUTERS
Boxer Pacquiao backs corruption claims with missing public funds allegation 03 Jul 2021 - 02:48 pm
FILE PHOTO: Philippine Senator and boxer Manny Pacquiao speaks during the Congressional confirmation hearing of Environment Secretary Regina Lopez at the Senate in Manila, Philippines May 2, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Overseas tourists finally roam free on Thai island of Phuket 02 Jul 2021 - 09:54 pm
A person receives the Sinovac coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine as the Thai resort island of Phuket rushes to vaccinate its population amid the COVID-19 outbreak ahead of a July 1 end of strict quarantine for overseas visitors to bring back tourism r
Novavax says Taiwan has opted to get firm's COVID-19 vaccine via COVAX 02 Jul 2021 - 08:29 pm
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Without ICUs, doctor in Jakarta hospital battles to help COVID-19 patients 02 Jul 2021 - 08:02 pm
Cheras Sjarfi, a 28-year-old doctor, talks with a patient during her shift inside an isolation room at a government-run hospital, as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases surges in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 1, 2021. Picture taken July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Yuddy
Philippine villagers fear twin perils: Volcano and COVID-19 02 Jul 2021 - 05:46 pm
A phreatomagmatic eruption plume billows from Taal volcano, Batangas province, Philippines July 1, 2021. in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Video recorded July 1, 2021. PHIVOLCS-DOST via REUTERS
Indonesia to boost social, health spending amid virus battle 02 Jul 2021 - 03:11 pm
A healthcare worker in personal protective equipment takes a swab sample from a person to test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) during mass testing at a school in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 2, 2021. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
S.Korea's COVID-19 cases spike as Delta variant spreads 02 Jul 2021 - 02:54 pm
A woman takes photographs during a late-night admission which is offered for limited visitors amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, at Changdeok Palace, in Seoul, South Korea, May 13, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
Singapore eyes mid-July easing, leisure travel by year-end 02 Jul 2021 - 01:12 pm
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India's death toll from coronavirus crosses 400,000; vaccination drive falters 02 Jul 2021 - 12:53 pm
A healthcare worker holding a rose receives an AstraZeneca's COVISHIELD vaccine, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination campaign, at a medical centre in Mumbai, India, January 16, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo
Sydney braces for rise in COVID-19 cases as Delta outbreak worsens 02 Jul 2021 - 12:49 pm
A woman jogs along the waterfront past the Sydney Harbour Bridge, seen shrouded in fog, during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, June 30, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Thailand needs Sinovac to meet vaccine goal with AstraZeneca shots slated for export 02 Jul 2021 - 12:20 pm
A medical worker holds a Sinovac coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine container as the Thai resort island of Phuket rushes to vaccinate its population amid the COVID-19 outbreak ahead of a July 1 end of strict quarantine for overseas visitors to bring b
Delta variant sweeps Asia, prompting curbs as vaccination remains tepid 02 Jul 2021 - 12:12 pm
FILE PHOTO: People wearing masks walk at Myeongdong shopping district amid social distancing measures to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Seoul, South Korea, May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
Vietnam seeks to boost testing as coronavirus cases hit record 01 Jul 2021 - 03:54 pm
A health worker closes a tube with the coronavirus test sample of a journalist in preparation for the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, which will take place from January 25 to 28, at the Government Guesthouse in Hanoi, Vietnam Jan
Detained US journalist says he is okay as Myanmar case adjourned 01 Jul 2021 - 03:39 pm
Managing editor for Frontier Myanmar Danny Fenster. The 37-year-old American is currently detained in Myanmar.