10 h. ago Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing visits quake epicentre – 10 days after disaster

Min Aung Hlaing’s visit reportedly hints at prioritisation of relief to religious institutions in Sagaing, where aid workers say supplies have been blocked.

Politics

35 h. ago Magnitude 8 earthquake risk on rise in China and surrounding regions, study warns

As the world reels from the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake, seismologists have warned there is a heightened danger of further disasters.

Events

67 h. ago In Myanmar, a heartless junta deepens earthquake despair with ‘collective punishment’

As quake survivors dig through the rubble for loved ones with their bare hands, the military bombs villages and seeks diplomatic openings.

Politics

5 d. ago Myanmar junta declares temporary ceasefire for quake relief as death toll tops 3,000

The truce, to show compassion for people affected by Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake, will run until April 22.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Cosmic verdict’ fears grip Myanmar junta in earthquake’s aftermath

While rescue teams struggle against civil war roadblocks, analysts warn of a ‘cursed’ regime facing a legitimacy crisis.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Uncertainty’ of Trump tariffs trigger worst S&P 500 quarter since 1980s amid recession fears

Global recession fears grip Wall Street as Trump’s tariffs trigger a stock market rout, as the S&P 500 faces its worst quarter since the 1980s.

Politics

7 d. ago Trump tariff ‘uncertainty’ triggers worst S&P 500 quarter since 1980s amid recession fears

Global recession fears grip Wall Street as Trump’s tariffs trigger a stock market rout, as the S&P 500 faces its worst quarter since the 1980s.

Politics

7 d. ago In quake chaos, Myanmar diaspora shares guilt, pain and 1 rule: do not help the junta

Those living overseas have urged international donors not to send aid via the junta, saying the military will weaponise relief efforts to increase exploitation.

Events

8 d. ago Myanmar rebels accuse junta of air strikes in quake aftermath

The military has turned to air strikes to gain the upper hand against an array of anti-coup fighters and armed groups in the civil war.

Events

9 d. ago Chinese earthquake rescuers arrive in Myanmar as Xi speaks to junta chief

Chinese earthquake rescuers arrive in Myanmar as Xi speaks to junta chief  South China Morning Post

Events

9 d. ago Myanmar earthquake: China makes emergency aid pledge after Xi calls junta chief

Myanmar earthquake: China makes emergency aid pledge after Xi calls junta chief  South China Morning Post

Politics

1 week ago Trump’s executive orders will be no match for markets in grip of fear

Investors’ behaviour promises to thwart Trump’s economic agenda, just as they have forced past administrations to scramble for rescues.

Politics

4 w. ago Wall Street tumbles as Trump’s trade war fears grip markets; Nvidia, Tesla, Amazon plunge

Investors are concerned that Trump’s trade policies could dampen consumer demand and corporate investment.

Politics

4 w. ago US stock market loses US$4 trillion in value as Trump pushes ahead on tariffs

S&P 500 down over 8 per cent from February 19 all-time high, as Tesla loses more than US$125 billion in value in one day.

Economics