Myanmar

In Myanmar, aid organizations are reporting harrowing conditions in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,700 lives. The urgency for food, water, and shelter is palpable, with warnings that the opportunity to rescue survivors is quickly slipping away. Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of Myanmar's military government, addressed the nation in a televised speech, stating that the death toll from the 7.7 magnitude quake, which struck on Friday, is anticipated to surpass 3,000. As of today, the death toll…

In the aftermath of a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake, efforts to rescue survivors in Myanmar and Bangkok are underway, three days after the devastating disaster struck Southeast Asia, claiming the lives of approximately 2,000 people. According to Myanmar's ruling junta, the death toll has risen to 2,056, with over 270 individuals still unaccounted for following the quake that rocked the region on Friday. Rescue teams have successfully extracted four survivors, including a pregnant woman and a young girl, from the debris…

As hope dwindles for finding more survivors beneath the rubble in Mandalay, the situation is increasingly dire. Many residents have spent a third night exposed to the elements following a devastating earthquake that claimed the lives of at least 1,700 individuals across Myanmar and neighboring Thailand. This morning, rescue operations in the bustling city of Mandalay, home to over 1.7 million people, show signs of slowing. Harsh conditions prevail, with temperatures soaring to around 40°C, making the already challenging…

The ruling junta in Myanmar has reported a tragic increase in the death toll from a major earthquake, which now stands at 1,644, with 3,408 individuals injured. The tremors, which originated from a shallow 7.7-magnitude quake, were followed shortly by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock. According to a statement released by the junta's information team, at least 139 people remain missing as the nation grapples with the aftermath. Widespread destruction has been reported across Myanmar, with severe damage observed in Mandalay, the…

A devastating earthquake, centered in Myanmar, has caused widespread destruction across Southeast Asia, leading to the loss of over 140 lives in the region, as reported by state media sources. Buildings have been toppled, and the impact has reverberated far beyond Myanmar's borders. Thailand also felt the quake's tremors, resulting in at least nine fatalities in Bangkok alone. According to Bangkok's Deputy Governor, eight individuals were tragically killed when a building under construction collapsed, while the ninth victim…

A powerful earthquake has devastated a major hospital in Myanmar's capital, transforming it into a "mass casualty area." Tragically, at least three individuals lost their lives, and dozens more found themselves trapped when a skyscraper collapsed in neighboring Thailand. The tremor, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, struck northwest of the city of Sagaing, in central Myanmar. Just minutes later, a 6.4-magnitude aftershock followed, resulting in the collapse of buildings, ruptured roads, and the destruction of the iconic…

Trapped, exploited, and finally freed—these are the stories of over 260 individuals believed to have been ensnared into working within the bowels of online scam centers. They are now on their way home, set to be repatriated after being rescued from Myanmar in a coordinated effort led by Thailand's army, as announced on Thursday. Who would've imagined Southeast Asian countries like Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos would become epicenters for such insidious activities? These nations, sharing borders with Thailand, have become…