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Death toll from Myanmar earthquake may exceed 3,000 as rescues continue
Over 10,000 buildings have either collapsed or suffered damage.
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Myanmar, Thailand get hit with a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, killing over 140 people
The number of casualties are expected to increase in both Myanmar and Thailand.
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China vows to retaliate if Trump increases tariffs next week
Trump said Thursday that he would impose another 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting March 4.
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Hong Kong passes new national security law widening power and aligning city more with mainland China
The 212-page law will go into effect Saturday and introduce 39 new national security crimes.
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Taliban hold public execution before thousands of onlookers in Afghanistan stadium
This is the fifth public execution since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August 2021.
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China to send more giant pandas to the U.S.
For years, China has permitted facilities abroad to house giant pandas as a means of fostering good will with other nations.
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Dozens killed in Pakistan bombings day before elections
The attacks came at a particularly tense time for the region between former Prime Minister Imran Khan being sentenced to prison and Iran exchanging missiles with Pakistan.
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Imran Khan, imprisoned former Pakistani prime minister, convicted again days before elections
Khan's wife was also convicted on Wednesday.
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Pakistan retaliates against Iran with airstrike, killing 9
Nine non-Iranians were reportedly killed in the attack in Iran, which comes after Tehran attacked Pakistan earlier this week.
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Taiwan votes for status quo with China, electing ruling party candidate as next president
China has grown more aggressive in language and action against Taiwan, but winner rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims over the island.
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Taiwan holds presidential election this weekend, outcome will impact strained China relation
As China's military threats continue to escalate, the U.S. continues to show support and backing for Taiwan.
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South Korea says North Korea fired artillery shells along its sea boundary
The joint chiefs said that South Korea strongly urges North Korea to halt these acts and will take military steps if necessary.
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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 55, officials say
The region has suffered from hundreds of aftershocks over the past two days.