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US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void
As U.S. experts head to Myanmar to assist in recovery from the Southeast Asia earthquake, teams from China are filling the void.ABC News - 3d -
Senators Denounce Trump Administration’s Response to Myanmar Quake
Democratic senators said in a letter that the administration was failing its first test of humanitarian aid as China and Russia send teams to help.The New York Times - 1d -
Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts
US president accused of blowing up country’s ability to respond to disasters by removing funding. As aid from China, Russia, India and the UK begins to flow into Myanmar, there is a conspicuous gap ...The Guardian - 4d -
'I feel guilty for not being in Myanmar - our people need us the most now'
They fled war - now Myanmar's diaspora feel helpless watching their country struggle after the quake.BBC News - 4d -
BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quake
Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.BBC News - 3d -
Report: Barcelona captain emerges as Liverpool’s top choice to fill leadership void
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo as a potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk, whose departure from the English club appears increasingly likely with his contract ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation With Japan and Deter China
The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint “war-fighting headquarters” to deter China.The New York Times - 5d -
Myanmar quake death toll tops 2,000 as destruction hampers relief efforts
The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged infrastructure.CBS News - 3d -
Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy
The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop.BBC News - 2d -
The Latest: Over 1,000 reported dead so far following Myanmar's quake
Myanmar’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has killed over 1,000 people, as the death toll keeps climbing amid rescue effortsABC News - 6d -
Trump's aid cuts may be delaying U.S. response to Myanmar quake
The U.S. is largely absent from the international response to a devastating earthquake in Myanmar amid President Donald Trump's deep cuts to foreign aid.NBC News - 4d -
‘It’s beyond description’: Bodies pile up in mass graves as Myanmar grapples with quake toll
In Sagaing, the epicentre of the quake, the stench is becoming unbearable as a country wracked by civil war bears the burden of burying thousands killed in Friday’s disaster. Days after a powerful ...The Guardian - 3d -
Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as deaths pass 3,000
Myanmar’s ruling military has declared a temporary ceasefire in the country’s civil war to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 peopleABC News - 1d -
Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guide
The 7.7 magnitude quake on Friday wrought destruction across central areas of the country, including the capital. A devastating earthquake has wrought destruction across central Myanmar , toppling ...The Guardian - 4d -
China and US are at each other's throats - and neither is backing down
China's new 34% tax on US imports shows it is ready to tussle with Trump.BBC News - 3h -
Myanmar Quake Death Toll Tops 2,000 as Help Is Slow for War-Torn Sagaing
As deaths mount, some volunteers complained of being blocked by Myanmar’s military from reaching a rebel stronghold that was badly hit.The New York Times - 3d -
Myanmar images reveal scale of quake destruction as death toll climbs more than 2,700
The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar climbed to more than 2,700 on Tuesday, as the scale of the destruction became clearer.NBC News - 3d -
Inside Mandalay: BBC finds huge devastation and little help for Myanmar quake survivors
Yogita Limaye is the one of the first foreign journalists to enter Myanmar since a huge earthquake hit the war-torn country.BBC News - 2d -
Zambia withdraw four US-based players for China trip
Zambia withdraw four US-based players for an upcoming tournament in China because of "travel measures" introduced by Donald Trump's administration.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘Wherever I looked I saw collapsed buildings’: Myanmar quake rescuers and medics struggle with size of task
After two days there are still not enough teams to find bodies or sufficient equipment to sift through the debris. The scale of devastation in central Myanmar is unlike anything rescue workers or ...The Guardian - 5d -
More than 1,600 killed in Myanmar earthquake as search efforts continue
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.CBS News - 4d -
How the Myanmar Earthquake Shook Skyscrapers in Bangkok
Large quakes produce shaking at a variety of frequencies. Some waves can travel hundreds of miles, and are amplified by local geological conditions.The New York Times - 3d -
How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar's war zone
Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military.BBC News - 1d -
The Idaho Man Who Skied 2 Million Vertical Feet This Season
A Tamarack skier has hit 2 million vertical feet of skiing, 118 days in to his season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
China imposing 34 percent tariffs on all US goods
China, in the wake of President Trump's latest tariffs on foreign trading partners, announced Friday it will hit the U.S. with a 34 percent reciprocal tax on imports starting next week. “The US ...The Hill - 6h -
Myanmar quake: Imam's grief for 170 killed as they prayed in Sagaing
Scores of Muslims in the town died when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.BBC News - 2d -
Myanmar leader heads to Bangkok as quake deaths climb to 3,000
Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to attend a summit of the seven countries that border the Bay of Bengal.BBC News - 1d -
How the scale of Myanmar's loss is clearer one week after the quake
More than 3,000 people have been confirmed dead after last week's earthquake and the toll is expected to rise.BBC News - 2h -
Trae Young is named assistant general manager for Oklahoma men’s basketball
Trae Young also has pledged to donate $1 million to the program.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay
The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck.BBC News - 3d -
It’s Official: The Duty-Free Exemption on Small Shipments From China Expires May 2
The rule exempts packages worth less than $800. It’s used by fast fashion giants Shein and Temu—and a lot of small American companies that drop-ship from overseas warehouses.Inc. - 23h -
Millions in risk zone for severe weather
A powerful spring storm system is threatening millions with dangerous weather from northeast Texas to Michigan. Reported tornadoes have already shredded roofs off of homes and businesses in ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump Administration Set to Pause $510 Million for Brown University
The administration has now targeted five schools’ federal funding as part of a pledge to combat what it considers to be antisemitism on university campuses.The New York Times - 20h -
Four pulled from rubble nearly 60 hours after quake
At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.BBC News - 5d -
Heartbroken parents call out children's names at earthquake-hit pre-school
At least 12 children were killed when their preschool collapsed as Friday’s huge quake hit Myanmar.BBC News - 3d -
UK consults business on retaliation against Trump tariffs
Starmer pledges to redouble efforts to strike trade deal with the USFinancial Times - 1d -
China military drills targeting Taiwan put region’s security at risk, says US
Beijing continues drills in Taiwan strait, practising hitting key ports and energy infrastructure. The US has accused China of putting the region’s security at risk after it launched a second day ...The Guardian - 2d
