"This is not a coup," said Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun from a gilded hall in Myanmar's purpose-built capital Naypyidaw, the city where his comrades recently ousted an elected government, detained the country's leadership, and installed a military junta. [...]

What's behind the recent violence in Northern Ireland?

For over a week, riots have marred the streets across five cities and towns in Northern Ireland. Cars and a bus have been hijacked and burned, young people have thrown petrol bombs at police, and at least 74 officers have been injured. [...]

Why did thousands of Brazilian politicians change their race?

Last year, more than 43,400 politicians in Brazil declared themselves to be a different race than in previous election years. [...]

Dusty, rainy weather forecast for UAE on Sunday

Temperatures will be high during the day. [...]

Ramadan: Covid patients must consult doctors before fasting

Covid-19 patients with moderate to severe symptoms must avoid fasting, doctors say. [...]

Prince Philip: Royal funeral details revealed

Coffin currently rests, covered with his personal standard and a wreath of flowers in the Private Chapel. [...]

Pres. Duterte agrees to place NCR, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal under MECQ until April 30 after addition of more COVID beds

Santiago City, and provinces of Abra and Quirino also placed under MECQ (Eagle News) – After the addition of over 3,000 COVID-19 beds, President Rodrigo Duterte agreed with the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force to place Metro Manila and the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal under Moderate Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) starting Monday, April 12 until April 30, Malacanang said on Sunday, April 11. Also placed under MECQ from April 12 […] [...]

NCR Plus area under MECQ starting April 12

(Eagle News)–Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, and Rizal are under a modified enhanced community quarantine starting April 12. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Sunday Santiago City, Isabela, Quirino province and Abra will also be under the MECQ until April 30. The following, on the other hand, are under a general community quarantine during the same period: Cagayan Isabela Nueva Vizcaya Batangas Quezon province Tacloban City Iligan City […] [...]

DFA announces extension of temporary suspension of operations of Tuguegarao consular office

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs has announced the extension of the temporary suspension of operations of its consular office in Tuguegarao. In an advisory, the DFA said the extension of the temporary closure to April 12 was in view of the extension of the enhanced community quarantine in the city based on Tuguegarao City’s Executive Order No. 55, series of 2021. The consular office, the DFA said, will resume its regular operations […] [...]