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Myanmar honors earthquake victims with minute of silence

Yangon, Apr 1 (UNI) Myanmar observed a one-minute silence on Tuesday to honor the victims of the devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,000 lives.
At precisely 12:51:02 local time, the moment the 7.9-magnitude quake struck near Mandalay, sirens rang out across the nation in remembrance of those lost.
Myanmar announced on Monday a week-long mourning period following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.
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BIMSTEC Ministers sign agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation

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Danish PM rebukes U S  attempt to annex Greenland, urging respect of int'l law

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04 Apr 2025 | 12:13 PM

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S  Korean constitutional court upholds Prez Yoon's impeachment

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04 Apr 2025 | 11:17 AM

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280,000 people newly displaced in Gaza: UN

04 Apr 2025 | 11:05 AM

United Nations, Apr 4 (UNI) An estimated 280,000 Gazans have been newly displaced since the intensification of hostilities over two weeks ago, with some of them forced to move into overcrowded, flea- and mite-infested shelters, according to UN humanitarians on Thursday.

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