Myanmar earthquake Archives

05 Apr

Rubio Urges Global Earthquake Aid; India Leads with Massive Relief to Myanmar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMarco Rubio, Myanmar earthquake, Operation Brahma

Brussels/Yangon, April 5, 2025 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that while the United States remains committed to humanitarian aid, other wealthy nations like India and China must share the burden during global crises. Speaking at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Rubio responded to questions about the US role in helping Myanmar after the March 28 earthquake.“We are not the government of the world,” Rubio remarked, defending the scale of America’s aid efforts. He acknowledged difficulties in Myanmar due to the military junta’s resistance to US operations but reiterated that the US was still assisting.He emphasized that India…

31 Mar

Myanmar Earthquake: Woman Rescued After 60 Hours as Death Toll Nears 2,000

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMandalay disaster, Myanmar earthquake, Thailand rescue

Mandalay, March 31, 2025 – Rescuers pulled a woman alive from the rubble of the Great Wall Hotel in Mandalay after 60 hours, bringing a glimmer of hope following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that devastated Myanmar and parts of Thailand, killing nearly 2,000 people.A joint team of Chinese, Russian, and local rescuers worked for five hours to free the woman, who is in stable condition, according to the Chinese embassy. The earthquake struck on Friday, causing mass destruction near Mandalay, the epicenter.Rescue Efforts Continue in ThailandIn Bangkok, emergency crews are desperately searching for 76 people trapped under a collapsed under-construction skyscraper.…

29 Mar

Foreign Aid Arrives in Myanmar as Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangkok collapse, foreign aid, Myanmar earthquake, rescue teams

Yangon, March 29, 2025 – International rescue teams began arriving in Myanmar on Saturday to assist in the search for survivors after a devastating earthquake claimed more than 1,000 lives. The 7.7-magnitude quake has crippled infrastructure in the conflict-ridden Southeast Asian nation.Myanmar's military government confirmed 1,002 fatalities on Saturday, a sharp rise from initial reports of 144. The disaster also impacted neighboring Thailand, where nine people died, and a partially constructed skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed, trapping at least 30 people under debris. Authorities reported 49 individuals missing.The U.S. Geological Service estimated that Myanmar’s death toll could exceed 10,000, with economic…

28 Mar

Myanmar Earthquake Disaster: 144 Dead, Hundreds Injured as Tremors Shake Asia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMyanmar disaster, Myanmar earthquake, Sagaing earthquake

Myanmar, March 28, 2025: A series of six devastating earthquakes, including one of 7.7 magnitude, struck central Myanmar on Friday at 12:50 PM local time, killing at least 144 people and injuring 732, according to state-run broadcaster MRTV.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the epicenters were northwest of Sagaing city, with depths ranging from 10 to 30 km. In response, Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing has declared an emergency and appealed for international aid.Casualties and Damage in MyanmarRescue workers are struggling to cope as the death toll rises. In Naypyidaw, at least 20 people have died in a…