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There are at least 150 deaths reported in the Philippines after severe tropical storm Nalgae caused flash floods and landslides over the weekend. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 94 deaths have been confirmed and 56 are being verified. The agency confirmed 28 of the 36 missing, while the identities of the other eight are still unknown. Over 3.9 million people were affected by the tropical storm. 499 roads and 120 bridges were damaged, and many areas lost power. This is the 16th tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines this year. Early Saturday morning, the storm…

Australia’s most populous state is urging hundreds of residents to leave their homes as slow-moving floodwaters push downstream and the country’s fourth major flood crisis of the year continues. New South Wales authorities are urging residents of the regional towns of Wagga Wagga, Gunnedah, and Forbes to evacuate. A total of about 90,000 people live in the three towns. According to Reuters, flooding at Forbes, roughly five hours west of Sydney, may reach a seventy-year high on Friday. In the 24 hours leading up to Thursday morning, 15 flood rescues were carried out across Australia’s most populous state. A total…

MENA Newswire: Life Diagnostics is pleased to announce that 2022 AACC Middle East will take place from November 5 to 6 at the Grand Hyatt in Dubai, UAE. Held in partnership with AACC, a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to better health through laboratory medicine. AACC Middle East is a two-day conference paired with a dynamic exhibition that brings the latest in laboratory medicine to the Middle East region. At the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to network with their peers and experts from the U.S. and the Middle East. They will be able to share knowledge…

To meet the rising global demand for energy, ADNOC Drilling Company has awarded Integrated Drilling Fluids Services (IDFS) a five-year framework agreement valued at up to $1.6 billion. The agreement will help ADNOC expand its lower-cost and lower-carbon production capacity. Oilfield Services (OFS) revenue will increase by $150 million per year based on the award, which covers both onshore and offshore fields. With this contract award, ADNOC Drilling has confirmed $8.85 billion in awards for 2022, of which $1.15 billion was incremental to its previously disclosed revenue guidance. In order to capitalize on market opportunities, ADNOC Drilling is committed to…

A new study in Africa has found that a one-time dose of an experimental drug protects adults against malaria for at least six months. In 2020, malaria killed more than 620,000 people and sickened 241 million, mostly children under 5. There is a malaria vaccine being rolled out by the World Health Organization for children, but it is only 30% effective and requires four doses. In this new study, people received a large dose of lab-made malaria-fighting antibodies instead of relying on the immune system to make enough of those same infection-blockers after vaccination, reported the Associated Press (AP). “There…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is moving toward becoming a global manufacturing hub with its cost-effective manufacturing capabilities, high-standard comparative environment and ease of doing business. In laying the foundation stone for the C-295MW transport aircraft manufacturing project at Vadodara, Gujarat today, the Prime Minister said this will be a milestone for Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). By implementing the Make in India Initiative, the country will be able to make transport aircraft and in the future, even passenger aircraft. This project, according to Mr Modi, will allow defence products worth $25 billion to be manufactured and…

With the 911 Carrera T, Porsche is adding a lightweight sports car to its 911 lineup. The letter “T” stands for touring and describes models that provide a pure driving experience with excellent equipment. The standard 911 T comes with a seven-speed manual transmission. There is also an eight-speed PDK available. Rear seats are omitted. With a PASM sports suspension and 10 mm of lowering, the Porsche 911 Carrera T epitomizes sportiness and exhilarating driving enjoyment. The sound of it can be heard on winding country roads and mountain roads. In the interior, the sound of the six-cylinder boxer engine…

As the country mourned the deadliest tragedy in years and tried to cope with its aftermath, the death toll from the Halloween crowd crush in Seoul has risen to 154, including 26 foreigners. According to officials at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, the death toll could rise further, as 33 others remain in serious condition. In addition, 116 others suffered minor injuries. Korean news agency Yonhap reports that officials have identified all but one of the dead. There are 26 foreign victims, including five from Iran, four each from China and Russia, two from the United States, two…

To reduce coal consumption and gain greater energy independence, Poland chose the US government and Westinghouse to build its first nuclear power plant. For the plant in Pomerania province near the Baltic Sea coast, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Poland would use Westinghouse Electric Company’s “reliable and safe technology.” No details have been released about the exact location of the plant. Morawiecki said a strong Poland-US alliance ensures the success of our joint initiatives. According to the Associated Press (AP), Poland plans to spend $40 billion on building two nuclear power plants with three reactors each. US and Westinghouse have…

A terrorist attack targeting Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, has been strongly condemned by the United Nations. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, extended his sincere condolences to the family members of the victims, as well as to the Somali government and people, and wished all injured a speedy recovery. According to a statement attributed to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Somalia, Guterres reiterated that the United Nations stands in solidarity with Somalia against violent extremism. The UN Secretary-General reiterated his commitment to help Somalia achieve peace and prosperity…