- Sunday, 30 March 2025
Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,000 as international aid starts to arrive
Foreign rescue teams began flying into Myanmar on Saturday to aid the search for survivors from an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation crippling critical infrastructure amid a grinding civil war. The death toll in Myanmar was 1,002, the military government said on Saturday, up sharply from initial state media reports of 144 dead on Friday.
Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs to more than 800
The death toll from a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has continued to rise, reaching more than 800 as rescue operations continue.
Health and Human Services to lay off 10,000 workers
Washington, Mar. 29: In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including ones that oversee billions of
Clouds changing as world warms, adding to climate uncertainty
People have always studied the skies to predict the weather, but recently scientists have noticed that clouds are changing on a global scale -- posing one of the greatest challenges to understanding our warming world. Some clouds are rising higher into the atmosphere, where they trap mo
More than 150 killed in 7.7 magnitude quake in Myanmar, Thailand
Powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and vi
Putin proposes introducing UN external governance in Ukraine to hold election
He reiterated that such precedents under the auspices of the UN existed in East Timor, New Guinea and parts of former Yugoslavia. "Such practice does exist and, technically, it is possible to discuss the possibility of introducing interim governance in Ukraine under the UN auspices with the United States, with European countries, naturally, with our partners and friends," the Russian leader noted.
10 people killed in 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar
At least 10 people were killed when a mosque collapsed in Mandalay after a strong earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, according to local media outlet Khit Thit. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7, jolted 16 km NNW of Sagaing, Myanmar earlier in the day, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 22.01 degrees north latitude and 95.92 degrees east longitude. The quake caused "considerable damage" to some buildings, including the walled fort of Mandalay Palace.
7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck the Sagaing Region in northwestern Myanmar on Friday. Tremors were felt across several towns, including Sagaing, Mandalay, Kyaukse, Pyin Oo Lwin, and Shwebo in upper Myanmar.
Rubio says too early for high-level Russia talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Thursday it was premature to expect high-level talks with Russia, while the United States weighs Moscow's response to Washington's efforts to end the Ukraine war.
Climate change, overfishing threaten Vietnam’s fish sauce tradition
Bui Van Phong faced a choice when the Vietnam War ended 50 years ago: Stay in his small village, helping his parents carry on the family’s centuries-old tradition of making fish sauce,
Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt, 6 dead, 9 injured
Six people died and nine others were injured after a tourist submarine sank in the popular Egyptian Red Sea destination of Hurghada, two municipal officials said Thursday. They were speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.
Russia’s top diplomat announces plan for Putin to visit India
Arrangements are currently being made for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India, Russia’s top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, said in a video address to a conference titled "Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda" being hosted by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).
Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 opens in Hainan
Founded in 2001, the BFA is a non-governmental and non-profit international organization committed to promoting regional economic integration and bringing Asian countries closer to their development goals. Running from March 25 to 28, this year's conference is themed "Asia in the Changing World: Towards a Shared Future."
