Myanmar Earthquake Kills 144, Triggers Regional Emergencies

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, followed by a 6.4 aftershock, caused widespread destruction, with Myanmar and Bangkok reporting fatalities, infrastructure damage, and ongoing rescue efforts.

• At least 144 people have been confirmed dead and 732 injured in Myanmar, with numbers expected to rise as rescue operations continue.
• A 30-story skyscraper under construction collapsed in Bangkok, Thailand, killing three people and trapping dozens under the rubble.
• Myanmar's junta leader issued a rare plea for international aid, citing urgent humanitarian needs exacerbated by ongoing civil war and damaged infrastructure.
• States of emergency have been declared in six regions of Myanmar and in Bangkok, with international aid offers being mobilized for relief efforts.
• The earthquake was felt across Southeast Asia, exposing nearly 800,000 people to violent shaking and causing panic and displacement in affected areas.

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