Devastating Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Killing 1,002 and Injuring 2,376
Earthquake Details
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. According to the Myanmar's State Administration Council (SAC) team, the earthquake has resulted in 1,002...
Turkey's Repressive Response to Street Unrest Condemned
Turkey Intensifies Crackdown on Anti-Government Protests
ISTANBUL: Turkey has intensified its crackdown on anti-government protests, arresting the lawyer of the jailed Istanbul mayor and targeting more journalists, as the country faces its biggest wave...
Indonesian President Expresses Condolences and Pledges Support Following Powerful Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand
JAKARTA, March 29 (Bernama) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his condolences and pledged support following a powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand.
Earthquake Details
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Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Leaving Trail of Destruction
Devastating Impact on Major Cities
A major earthquake on Friday afternoon left cracks on major roads in the Myanmar capital Naypyidaw, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the country,...
Singapore to Deploy Operation Lionheart to Assist in Myanmar's Earthquake Relief Efforts
Singapore is prepared to deploy its Operation Lionheart contingent to assist with urban search and rescue operations as well as disaster relief efforts in Myanmar following the massive...
Pro-Monarchy Protest Turns Violent in Kathmandu
Riot Police Deployed to Break Up Rally
Violence erupted in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday as riot police lobbed tear gas, fired water cannon, and used rattan sticks to break up a protest rally demanding the...
Earthquake Causes High-Rise Building Collapse in Bangkok
A powerful earthquake that rocked Myanmar and jolted the Thai capital on Friday has resulted in the collapse of a 30-storey building under construction, leaving at least 81 people trapped and three confirmed...
Flight Delayed Due to Lost Passport
Pilot's Mistake Causes 15-Hour Delay
An Asiana Airlines Inc. flight bound for Incheon from the Philippines was delayed for over 15 hours on Friday after the pilot lost his passport, according to Yonhap News Agency,...
Myanmar's Military Government Requests International Humanitarian Aid After Powerful Earthquake
Emergency Declared Across Six Regions
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, prompting the country's ruling military government to make a rare request for international humanitarian aid. The junta...
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Manpower Minister to Meet Gojek, Grab over Low Eid Bonus Payout -- Jakarta Globe
Manpower Minister Yassierli plans to meet with ride-hailing companies, including Gojek and Grab, following protests from online motorcycle taxi drivers over what they...
