25 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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59 h. 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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3 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 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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5 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

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5 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

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5 d. ago Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll tops 1,000 as search for survivors intensifies

The US, China and Asean have pledged to help Myanmar to deal with the disaster that also left more than 2,000 people injured.

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5 d. ago Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll tops 1,600 as search for survivors intensifies

Over 3,400 people have been injured, with deaths and injuries expected to rise significantly amid devastating and widespread damage.

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3 w. ago Global shift gives Putin ‘breathing room’ to give Myanmar junta Russian arms amid isolation

A visit to Russia by General Min Aung Hlaing aimed to enhance Moscow’s influence in Southeast Asia underscored the junta’s need for diplomatic recognition.

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3 w. ago Putin has ‘breathing room’ for Myanmar to get Russian arms amid isolation

A visit to Russia by General Min Aung Hlaing aimed to enhance Moscow’s influence in Southeast Asia underscored the junta’s need for diplomatic recognition.

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