56 h. 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.

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61 h. ago Deaths from future big earthquake in Philippines may surpass 50,000: seismologist

The forecast comes after a 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar last week left over 2,700 people dead and caused a building in Bangkok to collapse.

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3 d. ago Malaysian rescuers in Myanmar’s quake epicentre hampered by aftershocks, landmines

Hopes of finding survivors are ‘diminishing’ as the critical 72-hour window in which people can survive without water closes.

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3 d. ago ‘On our own’ in Myanmar, Bali to crack down on ‘naughty’ foreigners: 7 Asia highlights

From rescuers’ battle in Myanmar quake to Japan’s ‘major disaster’ action plan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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4 d. ago US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void

US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void  ABC News

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4 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.

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4 d. ago Myanmar earthquake, curing cancer in China, Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed

From rescuers in quake-hit Myanmar to China’s new quiet supersonic jet, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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5 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.

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7 d. ago Myanmar quake, Panama Canal intervention risk, US fighter jets: SCMP daily highlights

From a massive earthquake to trade war turns and the F-47 jet, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

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7 d. ago Video. China's Yunnan feels Myanmar quake, no casualties reported

Video. China's Yunnan feels Myanmar quake, no casualties reported  Euronews

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7 d. ago Myanmar quake strikes China’s belt and road heartland: how bad is it?

Sino-Myanmar pipelines serve as a strategic overland route for China’s oil and gas imports from the Middle East.

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