Long-shot efforts to find survivors from Myanmar’s devastating March 28 earthquake are winding down, as rescue efforts get supplanted by increasing relief and recovery activity, with the death toll …
Already Ravaged by War, Myanmar Now Longs for Earthquake Relief
Critics say the country’s often-incompetent military government has delayed and restricted the arrival and distribution of crucial aid.
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake death toll still rising 1 week later
The human cost of last month’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand is still rising more than a week later.
Third batch of Indians rescued from scam centres to be airlifted from Myanmar by April 15
The external affairs ministry is working with Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand and the governments there to secure the release of around 2,000 Indian over the next few months …
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 3,500, with heavy rain forecast to continue
People in Myanmar’s earthquake-stricken areas braced for thunderstorms after rain and wind hampered rescue operations, while many who lost their homes were forced to sleep outside.
Rain forecast adds to woes after 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 victims’ misery.
Rains Add to Challenge for Myanmar Quake Relief, Toll at 3,471
The death toll from the powerful quake that hit on March 28 rose to 3,471, state media reported, with 4,671 people injured and another 214 still missing. Aid agencies have warned the combination of …
Death toll from earthquake in Myanmar hits 3,354 amid health, housing crisis
The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake one week ago that struck Myanmar rose to 3,354 people as millions have been made homeless and are in need of medical care.
U.S. aid team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone, ex-official says
The Trump administration’s massive cuts to USAID hinder its ability to respond, while China, Russia, India and other nations have rushed in assistance.
Trump Administration Fires U.S. Aid Workers in Quake Zone in Myanmar
The move comes despite Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the U.S. would still do some humanitarian work while shrinking foreign aid. Democratic lawmakers have denounced the cuts.