Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 2,800
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The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,145 as search and rescue teams found more bodies, the military-led government said, and humanitarian aid group...
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Countries around the world have sent aid and rescue teams to Myanmar since the quake, but poor infrastructure and an ongoing civil war has complicated relief efforts.
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By Nidhi Jacob A viral video is circulating online, claiming to show the aftermath of an earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand. This claim comes amid widespread AI-generated images and videos, falsely attributing the recent earthquake in Myanmar to both Myanmar and Thailand,
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The governor of Bangkok says authorities are investigating why a high-rise building under construction collapsed during an earthquake that otherwise caused limited damage in the Thai capital.
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Officers questioned four Chinese men who were found removing 32 files from containers behind the collapsed building, a police official said.
During his visit to Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the lives lost in the recent earthquake, emphasising the cultural ties between India and Thailand. His visit included attending the BIMSTEC summit and witnessing a traditional Thai performance.
Leaders and ministers from the Bay of Bengal region stood in silence Thursday, as a mark of respect for the thousands of victims of last week’s earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, at the start of a meeting in Bangkok to discuss strengthening cooperation.
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ABC7 KABC on MSNSearch and rescue volunteers from LA County help with earthquake relief after arriving in BangkokSearch and rescue volunteers from Los Angeles County arrived in Bangkok to help with recovery efforts after the region was struck by a deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake.
Nantida Saengrat's niece was working in a Bangkok high-rise that was under construction when it collapsed following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that has reverberated through South Asia.
BANGKOK (AP) — Temporary ceasefires announced by warring groups in Myanmar in the wake of last week’s devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake represent a rare de-escalation of a conflict that since 2021 has taken thousands of lives and uprooted more than 3 million people.
BANGKOK (AP) — Sahara, Safari, Lek, Lilly and Naree are among the rescue dogs working at the site of the building that collapsed in Bangkok following Friday's earthquake. They are part of a non-profit that works closely with the Thai government in disaster and humanitarian relief efforts.
BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday, causing extensive damage across a wide swath of one of the world’s poorest countries and prompting officials to warn that the ...
But an earthquake that sent one crashing to the ground has stirred fears about building safety. By Damien Cave Muktita Suhartono and Richard C. Paddock Reporting from Bangkok When the earth ...