4 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.

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33 h. ago Japan rebuts criticism of its response to Myanmar earthquake rescue

A Japanese medical care unit arrived at the disaster site in Myanmar on Wednesday, four days after a Chinese team began its rescue work.

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36 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.

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3 d. ago Myanmar earthquake: Ruling military announces temporary ceasefire

Myanmar earthquake: Ruling military announces temporary ceasefire  BBC

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3 d. ago Hong Kong rescue team pulls survivor from rubble of Myanmar earthquake

Commander of the city’s search team said they “will grasp every opportunity, never give up, and do its best to find the remaining survivors”.

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3 d. ago China urges Myanmar to protect rescuers after military fires shots at aid convoy

Chinese earthquake relief team confirmed safe after Myanmar’s military admits to firing warning shots, causing rescuers to retreat.

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5 d. ago Hong Kong rescue team presses on with search for survivors of Myanmar earthquake

Death toll has exceeded 2,000, with 3,900 people injured and 270 more still missing.

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5 d. ago Hong Kong rescue team presses on with search for Myanmar earthquake survivors

Death toll has exceeded 2,000, with 3,900 people injured and 270 more still missing.

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5 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.

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5 d. ago Shandong aircraft carrier moves in to Taiwan response zone ahead of PLA drills

Eastern Theatre Command announces joint exercises near the self-ruled island in demonstration of military readiness amid rising tensions.

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5 d. ago After devastating earthquake in Myanmar, China filling vacuum left by USAID’s absence

After devastating earthquake in Myanmar, China filling vacuum left by USAID’s absence  PBS

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5 d. ago Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts

Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts  The Guardian

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5 d. ago WATCH: Nurses in China protect newborn babies during Myanmar earthquake

WATCH: Nurses in China protect newborn babies during Myanmar earthquake  WISN

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5 d. ago WATCH: Nurses in China protect newborns during Myanmar earthquake

WATCH: Nurses in China protect newborns during Myanmar earthquake  WPTZ

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6 d. ago As Trump guts foreign aid, China and others lead Myanmar earthquake response

As Trump guts foreign aid, China and others lead Myanmar earthquake response  NBC News

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6 d. ago Myanmar earthquake: Hong Kong rescue team begins work in Mandalay

Death toll has exceeded 2,000, including three Chinese nationals, with rescue team arriving in city near quake’s epicentre.

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6 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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6 d. ago Myanmar earthquake, curing cancer in China, Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads

Myanmar earthquake, curing cancer in China, Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads  South China Morning Post

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6 d. ago Myanmar earthquake: Thailand orders probe into Bangkok skyscraper collapse after China firm's link found

Myanmar earthquake: Thailand orders probe into Bangkok skyscraper collapse after China firm's link found  Hindustan Times

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6 d. ago Beijing to give Myanmar almost US$14 million in earthquake aid

Beijing to give Myanmar almost US$14 million in earthquake aid  Macao News

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