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Myanmar Struggles With Earthquake Aftermath as Aid Arrives

Foreign aid and rescue teams reached Myanmar on Sunday to support recovery efforts after a powerful earthquake left over 1,600 dead and caused widespread destruction. The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of the strongest in the country in a century, struck on Friday, resulting in 1,644 fatalities, 3,408 injuries,......

Over 1,000 Confirmed Dead in 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Myanmar

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, resulting in over 1,000 fatalities and countless injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing as officials warn that the death toll may continue to rise. As of Saturday, Myanmar’s military-led government......

Myanmar earthquake prompts international aid appeal amid crisis

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, resulting in at least 144 fatalities and over 730 injuries. As rescue operations continue, officials anticipate the death toll may rise, given the extensive damage and ongoing challenges faced by responders. The earthquake, one of......

State of emergency declared in Bangkok after Myanmar earthquake

In response to a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok. The earthquake, which occurred on Friday at approximately 2:30 PM local time (06:30 GMT), was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers and located......

Global internet shutdowns surge in 2024 amid rising conflicts: NGO report

Governments across the globe imposed an unprecedented number of internet shutdowns in 2024, as detailed in a new report on "digital violence." According to the report by Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition, 296 shutdowns were documented in 54 countries last year, surpassing the 283 shutdowns......

International rescue: 61 trafficking victims freed from Myanmar scam compounds

In a significant cross-border operation, 61 victims of call-center trafficking operations were safely returned to Thailand after being rescued from Myanmar's Shwe Kokko complex in Myawaddy. The diverse group, comprising nationals from seven countries including China, India, and Indonesia, was transferred......

Blast at Thai Festival Kills Three and Injures Dozens: Two Arrested

A deadly bomb explosion at a festival in Thailand’s Umphang district, Tak province, claimed the lives of three people and left 39 injured late Friday night. The blast occurred during a celebration near the Myanmar border, where approximately 8,000 to 9,000 attendees were present. The explosion......

Morocco's Internet Freedom Rated 'Partly Free' in Freedom House Report

Morocco has been designated as "partly free," scoring 54 out of 100, in the recent "Freedom on the Net" report released by the international NGO Freedom House. This annual evaluation analyzes internet freedom across 72 countries, encompassing nearly 87% of the global online populace.......

China's Trade Corridor Dreams Stalled by Myanmar's Civil War

In the border town of Yinjing, once known for its porous frontier with Myanmar, a stark reality now unfolds. A high metal fence, topped with barbed wire and surveillance cameras, divides what was once a seamless economic relationship between the two nations. This transformation is a direct result of......