Category: World
Lessons from the Myanmar earthquake: Disaster preparedness
The 7.7 Myanmar temblor raises questions about earthquake preparedness in Southeast Asia — and California. What can the rest of the world learn?
At least four killed in explosion at Spanish mine
Two others are missing after the blast at the mine in Asturias, northern Spain.
Will Trump kill programs that help drug users? L.A. harm reduction groups await fate
Programs that offer services to support drug users and decrease overdose deaths worry the Trump administration’s sweeping federal overhaul will have far-reaching ramifications for their work.
Global shares slide as Trump tariffs loom
The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.
Red Cross outraged over killing of medics by Israeli forces in Gaza
Six Civil Defence first responders and a UN employee were also killed in the incident in Rafah on 23 March.
Nurses cling on to newborn babies during earthquake
Friday’s powerful earthquake in Myanmar was also felt in Ruili, a border city in neighbouring China.
Musk gives away million-dollar cheques to voters at rally
Elon Musk has handed out million-dollar cheques to two voters in Wisconsin.
US vice president JD Vance’s ‘power move’ – and would Trump seek a third term?
US vice president JD Vance has made a “power move” that marks him out as favourite to be the Republican’s next presidential candidate, according to a former party chair.
Why are so many Americans applying for second passports?
Political and economic uncertainty as well as fear of Trump orders are driving Americans to seek other citizenships.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,131
These are the key events on day 1,131 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
As the US and China lock horns, Malaysia hopes to harness an AI revolution
The Southeast Asian country is betting big on tech as it sits out the rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
Shares slide in Asia as Trump tariffs loom
The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.
‘Nothing is left’ – Myanmar’s capital reels from earthquake
The BBC is in Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw to see the destruction caused by the devastating earthquake.