Myanmar Earthquake: 150+ Dead; Aid Politicization Concerns Raised

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Key Takeaways

Myanmar earthquake: 7.7-magnitude quake kills 150+; junta requests aid.
Israel strikes southern Beirut after rockets fired from Lebanon.
Canada warns US relationship 'over' due to new US tariffs.
Multistate measles outbreak crosses 450 cases, possible international spread.
Zelenskiy rejects deals threatening EU integration; Russia attacks Dnipro.

Breaking Stories

7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar, Thailand, and China; 150+ dead

On March 28, 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, Thailand, and China. The quake caused significant damage, including buckling roads in Naypyidaw, and resulted in over 150 deaths and 730 injuries in Myanmar. Myanmar's military junta has requested aid.

Unprecedented floods inundate vast areas of Australia.

On March 28, 2025, vast areas of Australia are underwater due to unprecedented floods in Adavale, Queensland.

Bangkok: Building collapses, residents evacuate due to damage.

On March 28, 2025, workers are feared trapped following the collapse of a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok, Thailand. Authorities in Bangkok advised residents of two buildings to evacuate due to structural damage, receiving nearly 1,000 reports of structural concerns.

Global Affairs

Myanmar earthquake: Politicization of aid concerns raised.

Following the earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025, charities and opposition parties raised concerns about the politicization of aid, with Amnesty International noting the junta's history of denying aid to resistance areas. Min Aung Hlaing reported at least 144 deaths and over 700 injuries, with aid groups facing challenges reaching affected areas.

Israel strikes southern Beirut after rockets fired.

On March 28, 2025, Israel struck southern Beirut for the first time since the November ceasefire, targeting a Hezbollah site after rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel.

Aid workers killed/missing in Gaza; blockade nears one month.

Xi Jinping met with global business leaders in Beijing.

World Dynamics

Canada warns US relationship 'over' due to new tariffs.

Published on March 27, 2025, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that the old US-Canada relationship is 'over' in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs. Trump described talks as productive and said they would meet after Canada holds elections.

Ukraine: Stance on deals, Russian attacks, and peace efforts.

On March 28, 2025, President Zelenskiy stated Ukraine would not accept deals threatening EU integration and wouldn't recognize past U.S. aid as loans. A Russian drone attack in Dnipro injured four. Ukraine accused Putin of derailing peace efforts after he suggested a UN-supervised interim government, while Putin claimed Russia holds the strategic initiative.

Health Alert

Multistate measles outbreak crosses 450 cases.

On March 28, 2025, a multistate measles outbreak crossed 450 cases, with possible international spread.

Vaccine safety concern leads NIH to pull funding.

On March 28, 2025, research revealed a safety concern with a vaccine, leading the NIH to pull funding.

Global Crime

US report: India is top supplier of illicit fentanyl.

A US intelligence report says India is among the top suppliers of illicit fentanyl precursors, as of March 28, 2025.