April 4, 2025
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Myanmar earthquake toll soars to 2,700, likely to cross 3,000

A rescue operation is continued in front of the collapsed Sky Villa condominium in Mandalay, Myanmar (Pic credit: AP) The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has climbed to 2,719, with officials warning that the number could exceed 3,000 as rescue efforts continue. The powerful 7.7-magnitude quake, which struck on Friday, has left thousands injured […]

Northern Thailand battles raging wildfires as air pollution soars to hazardous levels

Northern Thailand is grappling with worsening wildfires, significantly contributing to the annual air pollution spike. Pollution levels in Chiang Mai have reached alarming levels, with PM2.5 particles exceeding WHO’s safe limit by nearly 15 times.The fires, which began on March 12 in Chiang Dao and are fueled by dry conditions and illegal crop burning, have […]