Indonesia has confirmed its first monkeypox infection, the health ministry said on Saturday.
Neighbouring Singapore reported its first case of monkeypox last month and had confirmed 15 as of August 5.
Elsewhere in Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Thailand have also confirmed cases.
The World Health Organisation has declared a global health emergency, with more than 40,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox, including a handful of deaths, in over 80 countries where the virus is not endemic.
Russia tests nuclear-capable Poseidon super torpedo
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia had successfully tested a Poseidon nuclear-powered super torpedo that military analysts say is capable of devastating coastal regions by triggering vast radioactive ocean swells.
Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba hours after devastating Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa slammed into Cuba early on Wednesday, hours after causing devastation in neighbouring Jamaica as the strongest-ever storm on record to hit that Caribbean island nation.
Trump says Gaza ceasefire holds, Israel has right to hit back if attacked
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a US-backed ceasefire in Gaza was not at risk after Israel launched airstrikes in the enclave, which killed 26 people in response to the killing of an Israeli soldier.
South Korea welcomes Trump with its highest award, a golden crown and ketchup
South Korea welcomed US President Donald Trump on Wednesday with a replica gold crown and awarded him with the "Grand Order of Mugunghwa", the country's highest decoration, the presidential office said.
Ex-Philippines president Duterte appeals ICC jurisdiction ruling
Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, has appealed last week's decision by the International Criminal Court to continue its case against him and is seeking his release, court documents showed on Wednesday.
Cyclone Montha lashes India's east coast; kills one
One person was killed on India's eastern coast after Cyclone Montha made landfall around midnight, with heavy rain and gusty winds also damaging crops and utility poles, officials said on Wednesday.
At least 9 killed, 5 missing in central Vietnam floods
Floods triggered by record heavy rains have killed at least nine people and left five others missing in central Vietnam, the government said on Wednesday.
Arab League warns of war escalation, Israeli occupation practices
The Arab League has warned against the escalation of wars in the region and the continued practices of the Israeli occupation in the Arab territories in posing a real threat to the region's development and human resources.
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Pinoy Expat Corner
Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.
