A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people and injuring 134 others. Authorities also reported that at least a dozen people remain missing as rescue teams continue search operations. The offshore quake occurred south of General Santos, a city with a population of about 720,000. Following the […]
Major progress has been made in the US$50 million airfield upgrade at V.C. Bird International Airport. Officials confirmed that Phase One of the Airfield Rehabilitation Project is now complete. As a result, the airport has restored the runway’s full operational length. International flights are once again using the entire strip. Moreover, the upgrades improve safety […]
Major earthquake shocks hit Japan’s north-east on Monday night. The 7.6-magnitude quake struck at 23:15 local time. It hit about 80km off Aomori’s coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake struck at a depth of 50km. However, tsunami warnings soon shifted to milder advisories. Even so, waves reached about 40cm in several coastal areas. […]
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