The death toll has risen sharply after three boats capsized between the Philippines' provinces of Iloilo and Guimaras.
According to reports, more than 31 people are reported to have died.
The ferries overturned on Saturday afternoon because of strong winds and waves.
A total of 86 passengers were reportedly on board with over 50 of them rescued.
Five people still remain missing.
Injuries in Tibet rises to 76 after earthquake, death toll remains at 16
The number of people injured in a magnitude 7 earthquake that struck Tibet has risen to 76, local government authorities said in a press conference on Friday, while the death count remained unchanged at 16.
Tunisian police clash with protesters in capital on day of heightened tensions
Tunisian police have fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Ettadhamen, a suburb of the capital, after the death of a man detained on suspicion of drug dealing, amid clashes with police in two towns in southern Tunisia.
New York City bans horse-drawn carriages from June 2028
The New York City Council has voted on Thursday to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park beginning in June 2028, ending a historic tourist attraction and long-standing industry.
Deadly fire at Canada military base caused by live grenade exercise, army says
A fast-moving grass fire that killed at least four soldiers at a western Canadian military base on Saturday was sparked by an exercise using live grenades, a senior defense official said on Thursday.
France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda
France on Thursday reported the first human case of the Shamonda virus usually found in livestock in a patient who later died, with authorities adding there was no risk to the general population at this stage.
Etihad Airways and flydubai have extended the cancellation of flights to several cities in Saudi Arabia due to the impact of regional disruptions.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on six UAE ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions abroad.
Dubai Police have arrested six suspects for running a phone scam after a victim alerted the authorities about her savings being wiped out in mysterious bank transactions when "she was fast asleep".
