39 h. ago Humanitarian needs remain pressing a month after Myanmar's deadly quake

The humanitarian needs of hundreds of thousands of survivors remain desperately pressing a month after Myanmar’s deadly earthquake, compounded by airstrikes that the military government is reportedly carrying out despite ceasefires

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4 d. ago TikTok astrologer who caused panic by predicting another powerful earthquake in Myanmar arrested

Self-proclaimed fortune teller’s prediction of a second earthquake earlier this month received 3.3 million views

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4 d. ago TikTok astrologer is arrested for predicting devastating Myanmar earthquake

TikToker John Moe The warned on April 9 that a 'very strong' quake would hit 'every city in Myanmar' in 12 days' time.

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6 d. ago Myanmar junta extends fragile ceasefire for earthquake relief amid allegations of escalating violence

Temporary truce between military and rebel groups extended till 30 April

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1 week ago Aftershocks and lack of resources hinder recovery work 3 weeks after Myanmar's deadly earthquake

Basic services have yet to be restored to the areas of Myanmar worst hit by a huge earthquake three weeks ago, and emergency workers recovering bodies and clearing debris are contending with regular aftershocks and lack of resources, humanitarian services say

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1 week ago Myanmar frees almost 5,000 prisoners in new year’s amnesty but no sign of Aung San Suu Kyi

Thousands released in holiday amnesty as Myanmar reels from civil war and a devastating earthquake

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2 w. ago San Diego earthquake: 'Big' tremor hits California causing buildings to shake

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported this afternoon that the earthquake hit California with a magnitude six intensity, near the strength of the earthquake that hit Myanmar

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2 w. ago Myanmar hit by fresh earthquake during hundreds of aftershocks

The death toll from the original quake was 3,649, with 5,018 injured

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2 w. ago The UN decries ongoing combat in Myanmar as earthquake relief faces big challenges

Human rights experts for the United Nations are expressing urgent concern about ongoing military operations in Myanmar’s civil war, despite ceasefires called by major parties to facilitate relief efforts after the country’s devastating March 28 earthquake

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2 w. ago Prince Harry slapped with Donald Trump warning after secret Ukraine visit

Prince Harry made a secret visit to Ukraine following his trip to the UK, where he met victims of the war with Russia - but experts predict the move might not go down well with some

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2 w. ago UN calls on Myanmar junta to release Aung San Suu Kyi and respect earthquake recovery ceasefire

Military criticised by UN for over 120 attacks since announcing truce and blocking aid

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3 w. ago Ceasefire in Myanmar crumbles as 61 attacks carried out since earthquake, says UN

Over 61 attacks reported in Myanmar since quake including 16 since 2 April ceasefire, finds UN agency

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3 w. ago Japan issues urgent MEGAQUAKE warning: Impending disaster could kill 300,000 people, experts predict

The Japanese government has issued an urgent warning over the catastrophic damage which could be caused by an impending megaquake.

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3 w. ago First they faced bombing during Myanmar’s civil war. Then came the devastating earthquake

Peter Popham speaks to a monk about the devastation the 7.7 magnitude tremor has wrought on the town of Mingun – a few miles from the epicentre. And how it has only added to the woes of a region caught up in the country’s civil war

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3 w. ago China and neighbours at risk of catastrophic quakes as region enters new seismic phase, study claims

Study published days before Myanmar earthquake warns region has entered sixth seismic ‘active period’

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3 w. ago Forecast of a week of rain adds to woes faced by victims of Myanmar quake, as death toll tops 3,500

People in Myanmar’s earthquake-stricken areas were braced for thunderstorms late Sunday, after heavy rains and winds the previous night disrupted rescue and relief operations and added to the misery of the many who lost their homes in the disaster and were forced to sleep in the open

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3 w. ago UN urges relief efforts in Myanmar as earthquake death toll crosses 3,000

The confirmed death toll from last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,455

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3 w. ago The £1 million raised by Scots for Myanmar in first 24 hours of 'devastating' earthquake disaster campaign

The fundraising campaign has raised £1m in Scotland in 24 hours

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3 w. ago UN urges relief efforts in Myanmar as earthquake death toll rises

The confirmed death toll from last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,455, as U.N. agencies and foreign aid donors ramp up their emergency relief efforts

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3 w. ago Broken and in the grip of civil war, can Myanmar rebuild after earthquake?

The junta’s poor emergency response leaves people fearing prolonged chaos, despite the relentless propaganda For seven painful days, Hnin has waited for news. Her two daughters, two and seven years old, her husband and their domestic worker, were all inside a six-storey hotel in Mandalay, central Myanmar, when it collapsed.Delays to search operations have added to her agony. Hnin rushed around the devastated city, where communication lines were barely functioning, to buy head-torches and fuel for poorly equipped teams. A hotel manager refused to allow the use of a digger, fearing the building would collapse. Days passed before Chinese and Russian rescue teams arrived. Continue reading...

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