Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:55am on 03 Apr 2025,Thursday International
Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will attend a Bangkok summit as his country faces devastation from a deadly earthquake. The 6.8-magnitude quake in central Myanmar killed 3,085 people and injured 4,715, with hundreds missing. The military announced a temporary ceasefire to expedite aid but continued attacks in rebel-held areas. Host Thailand, where 21 also died, seeks a joint disaster statement. Global aid efforts struggle amid Myanmar’s civil war. The UN has urged more international aid before monsoon season worsens conditions. Myanmar’s economy and humanitarian crisis remain dire. (PC: Reuters)
