More bodies found in collapsed Mandalay Sky Villa condo
As of May 19, 3,728 people have died, 5,104 have been injured, and 79 are missing in the six regions/states that were severely affected by the extremely strong earthquake that…
Myanmar junta calls new ceasefire after quake
The announcement comes days after the expiry of a previous humanitarian ceasefire it was accused of violating with a continued campaign of air strikes.
Myanmar, Thailand hit by series of quakes, strongest at 4.8
Authorities are continuing to closely monitor the situation, especially in northern Thailand, which lies near active fault lines. Residents in nearby areas are advised to stay…
Myanmar earthquake one month on: A humanitarian catastrophe and what it means for the region
This Asia News Network special report examines why the earthquake led to so much devastation, the current situation in quake-hit areas, and why earthquake preparedness is crucial.
Myanmar Earthquake: Victims struggle to deal with devastation, debris a month after
Asia News Network member Eleven Media's photographers share the plight of the Myanmarese people in some of the most severely hit quake hit areas in this photo spread.
As of April 29, Myanmar earthquake left almost 3,800 dead, over 5k injured
Myanmar Fire Brigade and search and rescue teams from both inside and outside the country are conducting timely search and rescue operations in the areas where the disaster…
Chinese executive linked to Bangkok building collapse arrested
Preliminary findings revealed that three Thai nationals were used as proxy shareholders on behalf of foreign interests, violating Thailand’s Foreign Business Act.
Bangladesh armed forces conclude major humanitarian mission in Myanmar
The Armed Forces of Bangladesh have completed a large-scale humanitarian assistance mission in Myanmar, during which a deployed medical team treated 885 patients — including 17…
Myanmar recovery: An urgent plea for ASEAN-led global action
ASEAN must step forward to guide the recovery in Myanmar, potentially building on the model of the Tripartite Core Group, involving the military junta, ASEAN Plus (with China and…
Collapsed building in Bangkok expected to be cleared out by the end of April: authorities
The under-construction State Audit Office building collapsed on March 28 following the impact of an 8.2-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, Myanmar, trapping several workers…