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Russia Delivers Over 30 Tons of Aid Supplies to Myanmar
MENAFN
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations announced the delivery of more than 30 tons of relief materials to Myanmar, which was recently devastated by a severe earthquake. The initiative was carried out under the guidance of...
Devastating earthquake in Myanmar: ICRC responds to help people on the ground
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 1, 2025
Amid this devastation, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), together with the Myanmar Red Cross Society and Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners, is delivering life-saving support. Our priority is to reach those in urgent...
UN Agencies Call for Protection of Aid Workers
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, UN agencies and various humanitarian groups commemorated World Humanitarian Day by issuing urgent calls for the safeguarding of aid personnel. They raised alarms over an unprecedented surge in assaults that have resulted in...
Robust earthquake strikes Myanmar with tremors felt in Thailand
MENAFN
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread damage across the country and in neighboring Thailand. The US Geological Survey reported that the 7.7-magnitude quake hit northwest of Sagaing in central Myanmar, at a...
Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $20,000 in response to humanitarian emergency caused by earthquake in Myanmar
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 8, 2025
TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is donating $20,000 to Oxfam-Québec to support its appeal for the humanitarian emergency following the recent earthquake in Myanmar. Last week, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake...
Jinggoy: ASEAN+3 concerned over humanitarian crisis in Myanmar; PH's bid to UN security body
Senate of the Philippines
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April 8, 2025
PHILIPPINES, April 8 - Press Release April 8, 2025 Report to IPU-Asia Pacific Group Meeting Jinggoy: ASEAN+3 concerned over humanitarian crisis in Myanmar; PH's bid to UN security body TASHKENT, Uzbekistan - The ASEAN+3, which includes Southeast...
2025 March - Navigating Talent Trends in Myanmar
EIN Presswire
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April 1, 2025
Top 10 industries and job functions with the most job posts on JobNet.com.mm in March 2025 in Myanmar. YANGON, MYANMAR, April 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We bring you insights into the top 10 industries and job functions with the most job...
DeepSeek AI Assists in Earthquake Aid Efforts in Myanmar
MENAFN
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China has deployed DeepSeek AI for translation support to assist various aid groups responding to the impacts of two powerful earthquakes in Myanmar, as stated by state media on Wednesday. Foreign aid organizations and rescue teams have...
Death Rate from Myanmar Earthquake Increases
MENAFN
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The death rate from the powerful earthquake in Myanmar has increased to 3,471, with search and rescue workers persistently recovering more victims, based on state media reports on Sunday. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7, struck on...
Recorded deaths from earthquake in Myanmar exceed 1,000
MENAFN
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The death toll from the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has surpassed 1,000, with the state-run broadcaster MRTV reporting 1,002 fatalities. The figures represent casualties from all affected areas across...
WHO Says Rubella Eliminated in Nepal
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday that Nepal has successfully eliminated rubella as a public health concern. “Nepal’s success reflects the unwavering commitment of its leadership, persistent efforts of the healthcare...
Malaysia, Thailand Diplomats Go to Earthquake-Stricken Myanmar
MENAFN
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April 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Senior diplomats from Malaysia along with Thailand went on a day-long visit to earthquake-impacted Myanmar on Saturday, amid ASEAN’s reaction to the catastrophe as well as demonstrating solidarity with the citizens of the Southeast Asian...
Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Myanmar
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 4, 2025
We have teams in Kachin, Kayin, Rakhine, Shan, Mandalay, and Yangon. In Mandalay, where the population has highly affected by the 28 March earthquake, we focus on providing the Myanmar Red Cross, other local responders, and health authorities with...
SIX MINING Cloud Mining Platform Donates $10 Million to Earthquake-Stricken Areas in Myanmar and Thailand
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 4, 2025
London, UK, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After the earthquakes in Thailand and Myanmar, SIX MINING, a world-class cloud mining platform established in the UK, donated $10 million to the disaster areas for disaster relief and food shortages....
Senator Bong Go urges DFA and DMW to exhaust efforts to help affected Filipinos amid Myanmar quake
Senate of the Philippines
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April 4, 2025
PHILIPPINES, April 4 - Press Release April 3, 2025 Senator Bong Go urges DFA and DMW to exhaust efforts to help affected Filipinos amid Myanmar quake Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, has urged...
International Relations sends message of condolences to Thailand and Myanmar following earthquake
South African Government
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April 3, 2025
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the peoples of Thailand and Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that has resulted in significant loss of life and extensive damage to property. Minister...
Robust earthquake strikes Myanmar in Thailand
MENAFN
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread damage in the country and neighboring Thailand. The quake, which had a shallow depth of 10 km, hit northwest of Sagaing in central Myanmar. Shortly...
Senator Bong Go urges swift government action to account, assist, and secure affected Filipinos in Myanmar-Thailand quake
Senate of the Philippines
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April 1, 2025
PHILIPPINES, April 1 - Press Release April 1, 2025 Senator Bong Go urges swift government action to account, assist, and secure affected Filipinos in Myanmar-Thailand quake Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Sunday pressed concerned agencies...
Chiz asks gov't to ensure all Pinoys accounted for in Myanmar, Thailand
Senate of the Philippines
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April 1, 2025
PHILIPPINES, April 1 - Press Release April 1, 2025 CHIZ ASKS GOV'T TO ENSURE ALL PINOYS ACCOUNTED FOR IN MYANMAR, THAILAND Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero has asked the Philippine missions to account for all Filipinos in earthquake-hit...
Attorney General James Reminds New Yorkers to be Cautious in Charitable Giving for Myanmar and Thailand Earthquake Relief
New York Attorney General
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April 1, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today provided guidance to New Yorkers looking to support relief efforts following the earthquake that devastated Myanmar and Thailand. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) warns that New...