Tonga records two COVID-19 cases, to enter lockdown

Feb 02, 2022, at 02:37 pm

Tonga is all set to enter a lockdown after two fresh COVID-19 cases were recorded in Nuku'alofa city , media reports said on Wednesday.

Tonga volcano eruption: At least 3 dead, amid severe destruction

Jan 19, 2022, at 09:21 pm

New York: At least three people have died in Tonga following the massive volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami wave that hit over the weekend. Homes and other buildings across the archipelago have suffered major damage.

Tonga volcanic eruption: Too soon to assess damage

Jan 18, 2022, at 05:34 pm

New York: Tonga’s capital, Nuku’alofa, is covered in ash and dust following the underwater volcanic eruption at the weekend, but the situation is calm there and first clean-up efforts are underway, UN humanitarians said on Monday.

Tsunami waves hit Tonga after volcanic eruption

Jan 15, 2022, at 11:31 pm

Tonga island nation was hit by Tsunami waves that were triggered by a giant underwater volcanic eruption on Saturday, media reports said.