Myanmar earthquake: Death toll crosses 2,700; military junta rejects ceasefire proposal

Naypyidaw (IANS) The death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,719, with approximately 4,521 people injured and 441 others still missing, said the country's Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing. 

Meanwhile, Aung Hlaing,…

PM Modi to visit Thailand for sixth BIMSTEC Summit

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Thailand, beginning Thursday, for the sixth BIMSTEC Summit, during which he will meet his counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra and hold bilateral ties.  

During the…

Bangladesh: Several injured, vehicles torched in clash between BNP and Jamaat

Dhaka (IANS) Several people were injured, and vehicles were torched in a violent clash between two major political parties in Bangladesh -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Jamaat-e-Islami. 

A total of four shops were vandalised, five motorcycles…

7.0-magnitude quake hits Tonga

Suva (IANS) A 7.0-magnitude earthquake jolted 79 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga, at 1:18 local time on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.

The US Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert saying hazardous waves could be possible, but later said there…

Nepal: Govt calls for action against former King, pro-monarchy protestors warn against it

Kathmandu (IANS) Nepal's ruling party, the Nepali Congress, and opposition Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) demanded action against the former King Gyanendra Shah, holding him responsible for the violent protests that engulfed Nepal. 

694 people feared killed in quake, says Myanmar military leader as rescue operations continue

Naypyidaw (Myanmar) (IANS) As rescuers continued their search and relief efforts on Saturday, a day after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and another quake measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale hit late on Friday night, a Myanmar military…

Turkey: People protesting Istanbul Mayor's detention face arrest, sexual abuse

Ankara (IANS) The Turkish Police have arrested several protestors involved in the mass demonstrations against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. They were subjected to widespread physical abuse, sexual harassment, and degrading treatment,…

Wildfires in South Korea reignited in southeast areas overnight; death toll rises to 30

Andong (IANS) Wildfires in South Korea reignited in the southeastern part of the country overnight, fire authorities said on Saturday, adding firefighting helicopters were dispatched to extinguish them. 

An official with Gyeongbuk Fire Service…

PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka after attending BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on official visits to Thailand and Sri Lanka from April 03 to April 06, further reaffirming India's commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy, 'Act East' policy,…

20 dead as earthquake rattles Myanmar

Naypyidaw (IANS) At least 20 people have been killed after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, followed by a powerful 6.8 aftershock. 

The death toll is expected to rise as reports indicate that a mosque in Mandalay…