ULAN BATOR -- A heightened state of preparedness has been imposed in Mongolia's western province of Khovd for an indefinite period to contain an outbreak of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), according to the provincial governor's office on Monday.
FMD is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. (Mongolia-Foot-And-Mouth Disease)
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MANILA -- At least 35 people were killed, numerous buildings were damaged, and schools and flights were suspended after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani province in the southern Philippines on Monday morning, according to local authorities. Multiple countries had issued tsunami warnings, which were later lifted.
Junie Castillo, spokesperson for the Philippines' Office of Civil Defense, said 10 victims were reported in South Cotabato's General Santos, a port city with a population of over 700,000, and at least 12 people remain missing so far. The deaths were caused by falling debris, building collapse and landslides. The Philippine National Police earlier said that no fewer than 134 people were injured. (Philippines-Earthquake, 6TH LD WRITETHRU)
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HANOI -- Vietnam's industrial production recorded its strongest growth for the January-May period in the past four years, the Vietnam News Agency reported Monday, citing the National Statistics Office.
The index of industrial production rose 9.1 percent year on year during the five-month span, said the report. (Vietnam-Industrial Production)
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KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to global energy stability and strategic cooperation as oil-producing nations continue to navigate geopolitical uncertainty, supply risks and a changing global energy landscape at a meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Economy Ministry said on Monday.
Malaysia also reaffirmed its continued alignment with the Charter of Cooperation, which builds on the Declaration of Cooperation established in 2016, the Economy Ministry said in a statement following the 41st OPEC and Non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting. (Malaysia-Energy) Enditem
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