Philippines reports at least 75 deaths as Typhoon Rai hits

Philippines reports at least 75 deaths as Typhoon Rai hits

The death toll from Typhoon Rai - the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year - has risen to at least 75, according to official statistics announced by local authorities on December 19.
COVID-19: 9,706 new cases added to national tally

COVID-19: 9,706 new cases added to national tally

Vietnam recorded an additional 9,706 infections, including 24 imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 5pm on September 25, according to the Ministry of Health.
Two more COVID-19 fatalities reported, death toll at 13

Two more COVID-19 fatalities reported, death toll at 13

Two more COVID-19 patients died early August 10, raising the country’s total death toll to 13, said Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son later the same day.
India flood toll jumps to 144 as roads, highways cut off

India flood toll jumps to 144 as roads, highways cut off

Indian authorities on Sunday (Aug 11) mounted major rescue and relief efforts as the death toll from monsoon floods which cut off roads in the country's south and west rose to 147.
11 dead in Italy storms as wild weather sweeps Europe

11 dead in Italy storms as wild weather sweeps Europe

ROME: The death toll from fierce storms battering Italy has risen to 11, civil protection authorities said on Tuesday (Oct 30), as wild weather swept parts of Europe, leaving motorists and tourists stranded.
Greek fire death toll rises to 91: Officials

Greek fire death toll rises to 91: Officials

A 95-year-old woman injured in Greece's deadliest fire last month died early on Monday (Aug 6), raising the death toll to 91, state agency ANA reported.
Philippine storm toll passes 1,000 as cities prepare burials

Philippine storm toll passes 1,000 as cities prepare burials

The death toll from the cyclone disaster that swept the southern Philippines has jumped above 1,000, a senior government official said Tuesday, as cities prepared mass burials for the victims.