Nepal earthquake
- Jarjakom and Rukum West in the West of the country were hit by a deadly 6.4 magnitude earthquake claiming the lives of 150 people , leaving 300 injured and rendering many homeless.
Nepal earthquake: Thousands spend night outdoors in cold - BBC News
Chinese president and Australian prime minister meeting
- China and Australia seek to establish civil relations as they both recognise the need for communication on issues of importance. As both countries are dependent on each other aimed to work together more on issues of trade despite Australian criticisms of human rights abuses in the past.
China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other - BBC News
Bangladesh garment worker protests halt production for top fashion brands
- Workers in Bangladesh of major retailers like Levi’s and H&M have hit the streets in protest against working conditions and pay. Thousands mobilised in the capital , Dhaka, with 300 factories closed and two workers dead the situation appears to be incredibly tense.
Striking Bangladesh garment workers clash with police as factories reopen (france24.com)
Myanmar military junta vows to hit back at armed groups’ offensive
- Fighting has erupted for a week across a large swathe of the Northern Shan state causing 23,000 to evacuate. The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and the Abakan Army (AA) said on Thursday they had captured dozens of outposts and four towns and blocked vital trade routes to China. The government has vowed to respond since this is the greatest rebellion seen since the initial coup in 2021.
Myanmar military junta vows to hit back at armed groups’ offensive (france24.com)