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Philippines warns of ‘explosive eruption’ after Taal Volcano emits ash near ManilaNews

Philippines warns of ‘explosive eruption’ after Taal Volcano emits ash near Manila

<p>A volcano near the capital of the Philippines erupted Sunday, forcing residents to evacuate as experts warned that another “hazardous explosive eruption” is possible. The Taal Volcano, about 37 miles (60 kilometers) south of Manila on the island of Luzon, erupted in the afternoon. Authorities ordered evacuations for three towns, according to sources. The Manila […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
US announces new sanctions on Iran after missile strikesNews

US announces new sanctions on Iran after missile strikes

<p>The Trump administration on Friday announced a new wave of sanctions on Iran following this week’s missile strikes by the Islamic Republic on U.S. bases in Iraq. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the new sanctions will target eight senior Iranian officials involved in “destabilising” activities in the Middle East as well as Tuesday’s missile […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
Flight 752 crash: US and its allies believe missiles fired by Iran, downed passenger jet near Tehran airportNews

Flight 752 crash: US and its allies believe missiles fired by Iran, downed passenger jet near Tehran airport

<p>American and allied officials said on Thursday that they had intelligence that missiles fired by Iranian military forces were responsible for the downing of a Ukrainian jetliner in Iran and the deaths of all aboard this week in Iran, most likely by accident. The disclosures suggested that the deaths were a consequence of the heightened […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
Iran state media: 80 ‘American terrorists’ killed in dozen missile attacksNews

Iran state media: 80 ‘American terrorists’ killed in dozen missile attacks

<p>Iranian state television said on Wednesday that at least 80 “American terrorists” were killed in attacks involving 15 missiles Tehran launched on U.S. targets in Iraq, adding that none of the missiles were intercepted. A senior Revolutionary Guards source, also said Iran had 100 other targets in the region in its sights if Washington took […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
Australia fires: Rain falls but warnings of huge blazes aheadNews

Australia fires: Rain falls but warnings of huge blazes ahead

<p>Rain is falling in Australia and temperatures have dropped, but officials warn that fires ravaging the country will “take off” again. Sooty rain fell down the east coast, from Sydney to Melbourne, with “torrential” rain reported in some parts of New South Wales (NSW). But on Sunday night officials warned temperatures would rise by Thursday. […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
Tel Aviv becomes the First City in the World to require all shared electric scooters for hire to be equipped with license plates and helmetsNews

Tel Aviv becomes the First City in the World to require all shared electric scooters for hire to be equipped with license plates and helmets

<p>The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality has issued new regulations for shared electric scooter companies in order to keep pedestrians and riders safe. The new regulations include equipping electric scooters with helmets, installing license plates, recycling used batteries, lowering the speed of the scooters in certain areas, and preventing the usage of scooters in restricted areas. The […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
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