Last week’s earthquake only compounds Myanmar’s decades-long disaster of misrule by corrupt and brutal generals.

The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been plagued by wars and natural disasters since it became independent from Britain ...

Quake-stricken Myanmar is still in desperate need of medical assistance, field hospitals and shelters, Thailand's foreign minister said, stressing the importance of a coordinated regional relief ...

The numbers underline the gravity of the situation. In 2023, for the first time, Myanmar had the highest annual number of ...

Temporary ceasefires announced by warring groups in Myanmar in the wake of last week’s devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake ...

In the wake of a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, emotional stories of loss and resilience are surfacing, capturing the human spirit in the face of tragedy. This article will explore the ...

The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been plagued by wars and natural disasters since it became independent from Britain in 1948, when it was still called Burma BANGKOK -- The Southeast Asian ...

The UN received reports that Myanmar's military had conducted attacks, while the military accused rebels of the same.

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Damaged buildings are seen in the aftermath of an earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo) ...

Bangkok is not generally considered to be at significant risk for earthquakes. The city is located in a region that is not ...

BANGKOK/CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- A 7.7-magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Mandalay, Myanmar, left 144 people dead and 732 injured in the war-ravaged country, and caused at least 10 deaths and ...