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Trump slaps 44% tariff on quake-hit Myanmar, fuelling economic fears

Myanmar, already struggling with earthquake recovery, now faces a 44 per cent US tariff under Donald Trump's trade policy, threatening key industries and worsening its economic challenges

Quad joins forces to streamline aid delivery for Myanmar quake victims

The Quad countries of India, Australia, Japan and the US have committed humanitarian assistance of over USD 20 million for the Myanmar earthquake response and are delivering relief supplies and deploying emergency medical teams for those affected by the tragedy. In a joint statement from the governments of the United States, Australia, India, and Japan, the Quad countries extended their deepest sympathies and condolences to the people of Myanmar and Thailand following the earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28. The significant loss of life, injuries, and widespread destruction of infrastructure worsen an already-dire humanitarian situation in Myanmar, the joint statement issued on Thursday by the State Department said. We, the Quad partners, have so far committed humanitarian assistance estimated at a combined value of over USD 20 million. Through our funding and bilateral efforts, we are delivering relief supplies, deploying emergency medical teams and supporting ...

Myanmar earthquake: Death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found

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 groups scrambled to provide survivors medical care and shelter. Information Minister Maung Maung Ohn also announced at a meeting in the capital, Naypyitaw, that 4,589 people were injured and 221 others were missing, state television MRTV reported. The epicentre of the 7.7 magnitude quake on March 28 was near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city. It brought down thousands of buildings, buckled roads and destroyed bridges in multiple regions. Local media reports of casualties have been much higher than the official figures. With telecommunications widely out and many places difficult to reach, the numbers could rise sharply as more details come in. A report issued Thursday by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs estimated that the earthquake and aftershocks have affect

Myanmar's army declares ceasefire for quake relief as death toll tops 3,000

Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people. The surprise announcement by military leaders who also head the unelected government came late Wednesday on state television MRTV, which said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by Friday's quake. The announcement followed unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups opposed to military rule, and the military warned that those groups must refrain from attacking the state and regrouping, or else face "necessary" measures. The resistance forces have also reserved the right to fight in self-defense. Earlier Wednesday, rescuers pulled two men alive from the ruins of a hotel in Myanmar's capital, a third from a guesthouse in another city, and another in the country's second city, Mandalay, five days after the quake. Bu

Myanmar quake: Survivors being found, but hopes fade as deaths exceed 2,700

Rescue workers saved a 63-year-old woman from the rubble of a building in Myanmar's capital on Tuesday, but hope was fading of finding many more survivors of the violent earthquake that killed more than 2,700 people, compounding a humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war. The fire department in Naypyitaw said the woman was successfully pulled from the rubble 91 hours after being buried when the building collapsed in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit midday Friday. Experts say the likelihood of finding survivors drops dramatically after 72 hours. Death toll numbers forecast to increase The head of Myanmar's military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, told a forum for relief donations in Naypyitaw that 2,719 people have now been found dead, with 4,521 others injured and 441 missing, Myanmar's state MRTV television reported. He said Friday's earthquake was the second most powerful in the country's recorded history after a magnitude 8 quake east of Mandalay in May 1912. The

UK pledges GBP 10 million humanitarian aid for Myanmar earthquake relief

The funding will be directed toward providing emergency relief, including food, clean water, medical supplies, and temporary shelter

Isro's satellite images show damages caused by earthquake in Myanmar

Isro released the images captured by its earth imaging and mapping satellite, CARTOSAT-3 -- a third generation agile advanced satellite having high resolution imaging capability

India sends fresh batch of 50 tonnes relief aid to quake-hit Myanmar

India on Monday delivered a fresh tranche of 50 tonnes of relief materials to Myanmar to help victims of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that killed over 2,000 people and injured 3,900. The relief materials were taken to the Myanmarese city of Yangon by two Indian Navy ships -- INS Satpura and INS Savitri. Three more Indian Navy ships -- INS Karmukh, INS Gharial and LCU-52 -- are enroute to Yangon with over 500 tonnes of additional aid material, officials said. India mounted its relief mission named 'Operation Brahma' as a swift response to the devastation caused by the earthquake that hit Myanmar as well as Thailand on Friday. On Saturday, New Delhi sent relief materials, rescue teams and medical equipment in five military aircraft to Myanmar to help victims of the earthquake. Another C-130 aircraft of the Indian Air Force is expected to land in Mandalay on Tuesday with over 15 tons of relief materials, according to the Indian embassy in Myanmar. "We will stay engaged with Myanmar

Myanmar quake: Thailand probes Bangkok skyscraper collapse over China link

The high-rise that collapsed near Chatuchak market was a project jointly undertaken by Italian-Thai Development Plc and China Railway Number 10 (Thailand) Ltd

Myanmar earthquake rescue efforts intensify with death toll set to rise

About 3,400 are injured in the war-torn country and the death toll may rise further, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said

Myanmar earthquake released energy of '334 atomic bombs', says geologist

The earthquake has left over 1,600 people dead and more than 3,400 missing, with numbers expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue

5.1 magnitude quake hits near Mandalay in Myanmar amid ongoing aftershocks

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar's second-largest city on Sunday, the USGS said, the latest in a string of aftershocks following Friday's devastating temblor. People in the streets of Mandalay screamed as the aftershock hit. Friday's 7.7 magnitude quake hit near the city, bringing down scores of buildings and damaging other infrastructure. So far, more than 1,600 people have been reported dead and more than 3,400 missing but the numbers are expected to rise.

Myanmar quake toll expected to rise as rescue efforts hit by damage, war

Emergency rescue teams on Sunday began trickling into the area of Myanmar hardest hit by a massive earthquake that killed more than 1,600 people, their efforts hindered by buckled roads, downed bridges, spotty communications and the challenges of operating in a country in the midst of a civil war. The 7.7 magnitude quake hit midday Friday with an epicentre near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, bringing down scores of buildings and damaging other infrastructure like the city's airport. Many of Mandalay's 1.5 million people spent the night sleeping on the streets, either left homeless by the quake, which also shook neighbouring Thailand and killed at least 17 people there, or worried that the continuing aftershocks might cause structures left unstable to collapse. Many areas still have not been reached So far 1,644 people have been reported killed in Myanmar and 3,408 missing, but many areas have not yet been reached, and many rescue efforts so far have been undertaken by peo

'Op Brahma': India deploys specialised HDRA team to earthquake-hit Myanmar

A 118-member team comprising medical and communication units air-landed at Naypyitaw International Airport in Myanmar

Myanmar rebels declare ceasefire in earthquake-hit areas as aid arrives

The shadow National Unity Government said the People's Defence Force will pause offensive military operations for two weeks except for defensive actions, effective from today

Highlights: India sends relief materials to quake-hit Myanmar under 'Operation Brahma'

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Two naval ships on way to Myanmar, field hospital to be airlifted: MEA

Intensifying its efforts for aiding relief and rescue work in earthquake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma', India has dispatched two naval ships to the neighbouring country while a field hospital is slated to be airlifted later on Saturday, the MEA said. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a briefing that two more Indian naval ships would follow under this humanitarian assistance operation. Besides the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) being sent via aircraft, a field hospital with 118 members from Agra is expected to leave later on Saturday, he said. Personnel of the federal disaster contingency force are being deployed under Operation Brahma, with quake rescue equipment such as strong concrete cutters, drill machines, hammers, plasma cutting machines etc to provide succour to the neighbouring country. Commandant PK Tiwary of the 8th NDRF battalion based in Ghaziabad near Delhi is leading the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. ND

'Op Brahma': India sends 80 NDRF personnel to Myanmar for earthquake relief

India is sending a contingent of 80 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel for relief and rescue works in earthquake-hit Myanmar, officials here said Saturday. The personnel of the federal disaster contingency force are being deployed under 'Operation Brahma' with quake rescue equipment like strong concrete cutters, drill machines, hammers etc. to provide succour to the neighbouring country. "A team of 80 NDRF personnel are being airlifted to Myanmar onboard two IAF sorties from Hindon in Ghaziabad. The teams are expected to reach by Saturday evening," an official told PTI. Commandant P K Tiwary of the 8th NDRF battalion based in Ghaziabad near Delhi will lead the USAR (Urban Search And Rescue) team. The team is also taking along rescue dogs for the collapsed structure search and rescue operation being undertaken as per International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) norms, the official said. Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand were rocked by high-intensity ...

'India stands in solidarity': PM Modi offers help to Myanmar Junta chief

PM Modi expressed deep condolences for the lives lost in Myanmar's devastating earthquake and assured Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing that India stands in solidarity

Myanmar quake kills over 1,000; India, UN rush aid as toll expected to rise

The earthquake in Myanmar has killed over 1,000 people and injured over 2,376, with the toll expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. India and the UN have sent urgent aid to assist