Tragedy struck Myanmar on Friday as a magnitude-7.7 earthquake claimed at least 144 lives, with local officials warning the death toll could rise. Thousands are now displaced, and rescue efforts face challenges due to infrastructure damage.
Regional Impacts Emerge
In neighboring Thailand, search teams scramble to find over 110 people missing after a Bangkok high-rise collapse killed eight. Meanwhile, southwest China's Yunnan Province reported two injuries and 1,700 affected residents near the Myanmar border. The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed no fatalities among Chinese nationals in Myanmar.
Global Response Underway
The United Nations swiftly allocated $5 million in emergency funds to support Myanmar's recovery. 'We're assessing further needs,' stated a UN spokesperson, as international aid organizations mobilize across the region.
