International News Summary (March 31, 2025)

Massive Earthquake in Myanmar Causes Heavy Casualties

On March 28, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Sagaing Region of Myanmar, resulting in at least 2,948 deaths, 2,500 injuries, and 390 missing persons. The quake caused widespread building collapses and severe damage to infrastructure. The Myanmar government has declared a state of emergency and has requested international aid. Currently, rescue teams from multiple countries are heading to the affected areas to assist with disaster relief efforts.

Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Spark International Concern

Recently, Israel launched large-scale airstrikes on Gaza, leading to significant civilian casualties, including multiple international aid workers. The Malaysian government has confirmed that some of its humanitarian personnel deployed to Gaza were killed in the attacks. This incident has drawn widespread international attention, with several governments and international organizations condemning the airstrikes and calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities to prevent further loss of innocent lives.