The Philippines reported 3,637 new coronavirus infections and 94 more deaths on Saturday,
It takes its tally to 213,131 cases and a toll of 3,419, the health ministry said in a bulletin.
The nation is grappling with the highest number of virus infections in Southeast Asia, with a death toll second only to neighbouring Indonesia, since nearly a third of the Philippine deaths have been reported over the past 15 days.
Four killed in Beirut hotel strike, Israel says it targeted Iranian commanders
At least four people were killed when an Israeli strike hit an apartment in the Ramada hotel building in central Beirut early on Sunday, with Israel saying it targeted Iranian commanders operating in the Lebanese capital.
Drone attacks cause major fire at Kuwait International Airport
Two fuel depots at Kuwait International Airport came under a drone attack on Saturday night, causing a large fire at one of the facilities.
Israel warns Lebanon of 'heavy price' as week's death toll nears 300
Israel has warned Lebanon of a "very heavy price" if it did not rein in Hezbollah on Saturday, as it pounded the group's strongholds around the country with air strikes and mounted a deadly airborne raid in the east.
Trump rejects settling war with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Saturday has raised the possibility of the war against Iran ending only once that country no longer has a functioning military or any remaining leadership in power.
Qatar intercepts 6 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles
Qatar's Ministry of Defence has announced its interception of 6 ballistic missiles and 2 cruise missiles on Saturday.
Dubai authorities have confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a driver.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the UAE will "emerge stronger than before", affirming that the safety and security of citizens, residents, and visitors remain a top priority.
Dubai authorities have announced their response to an incident at a tower in Dubai Marina that occurred due to fallen debris on the building's facade as a result of a successful aerial interception.
