| | 1. We need immediate medical care for earthquake survivors in Myanmar, says WHO spokesperson15:15[-/+]Автор(?) | The death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city. World Health Organization spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic said, 'Myanmar has been a conflict area for years, and the health system has been weakened. The country may not have all the necessary capacity to deal with this catastrophe. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
2. Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to over 100013:16[-/+]Автор(?) | At least 1,000 people have died after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar, also affecting neighboring Thailand. It was the largest quake to hit Myanmar in over a century. The US Geological Survey has estimated that the death toll could exceed 10,000. Aid flights from countries like Russia, India, and China began arriving on Saturday, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that their teams in Europe were preparing supplies and tents for delivery. Matthew-Mary Caruchet has more details. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
4. Hundreds of thousands join mass opposition protest in Istanbul10:35[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | A mass rally organised by the main opposition party in Turkey, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday. While student groups have maintained the momentum with smaller protests ever since city mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on March 19, this is the first major demonstration to take place since Tuesday. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
5. Search and rescue efforts underway after deadly quake hits Myanmar and Thailand09:48[-/+]Автор(?) | International aid began to arrive in Myanmar on Saturday as rescuers searched for survivors after a powerful earthquake devastated the Southeast Asian nation and its neighbouring Thailand, amid concerns the number killed would soar. "Many people in Bangkok have chosen to overnight in city parks because they don't feel safe at home," reported FRANCE 24 correspondent Matt Hunt. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
6. Live: Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1,644 as rescuers search for survivors09:09[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | The death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar rose to 1,644 on Saturday, the military junta said. At least 139 people are still missing. In neighbouring Thailand, at least nine people were killed and up to 100 workers still unaccounted for after a Bangkok skyscraper under construction collapsed. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
9. In pictures: Devastation after 'mass casualty' quake strikes Myanmar, ThailandПт, 28 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | A massive earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday killing scores, injuring hundreds more and causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. A state of emergency was declared in six regions in Myanmar while rescuers in Bangkok were frantically searching for 117 people still missing in the rubble of a collapsed 30-storey tower. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
10. Musk's China conundrum: BYD eclipses Tesla for first timeПт, 28 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | On this week's Access Asia, we focus on how Elon Musk is targeting sweet spots in Asia with Tesla sales taking a hit in Europe and the United States. However, bad news for Tesla is good news for China's electric vehicle maker BYD. Meanwhile, questions continue to swirl over what conflicts of interest exist for billionaire Musk, who is advising US President Donald Trump during his second term in office. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
11. Thailand, Myanmar declare state of emergency after deadly quakeПт, 28 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake and a 6.4-magnitude aftershock that rocked Thailand and Myanmar on Friday, toppling a high-rise building in Bangkok, has killed at least 150 people and injured hundreds more. Both countries have declared states of emergency with military-run Myanmar making a rare appeal for foreign aid. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
13. 'Rejuvenate the relationship': France, China seek to 'reinstate some form of dialogue'Пт, 28 мар[-/+]Автор(?) | France's foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot called for a "powerful Franco-Chinese partnership" in the face of geopolitical crises as he met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry welcomes Jean-Francois di Meglio, President of Asia Centre and Professor at the Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po. "The idea is to rejuvenate this relationship," explains Mr. di Meglio, "based on two main axles : One is the international situation with the Ukraine conflict, and the other is the trade situation, which is in shambles, after the arrival of Trump." Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
14. France, China discuss trade dispute as French FM wraps Beijing tripПт, 28 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday to discuss longstanding trade disputes in a two-day visit that ends Friday. They agreed to strengthen bilateral ties in sectors like agriculture, nuclear energy and aviation as Barrot urged China to play a role in convincing Russia to end its war in Ukraine. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
15. With his main rival in jail, Erdogan turns Turkey into an ‘assumed autocracy’Чт, 27 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | Faced with mass protests on a scale not seen in over a decade, the Turkish government has threatened more arrests and an extended ban on gatherings in Ankara. Turks have spilled on to the streets daily to denounce the imprisonment of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, whose arrest signals the culmination of more than ten years of democratic regression in the country. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
16. Vietnam aims to become major hub for semiconductorsСр, 26 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | Semiconductors can be found in all our electronic devices: mobile phones, computers and surveillance cameras. Still a minor player in this highly strategic sector, Vietnam is rapidly developing its industry. The government is investing in universities to train more engineers specialised in semiconductors, in the hope of eventually competing with China and Taiwan. FRANCE 24's Adam Hancock, William de Tamaris and Melodie Sforza report. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
17. Wildfires ravage South Korea as death toll mountsСр, 26 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | South Korea's deadliest wildfires in decades killed at least 24 people and caused widespread devastation. The government declared its highest-level crisis alert, mobilising a national response as fires ravaged villages and a historic temple, the acting president announced. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
18. Turkish court jails seven journalists as Istanbul protests continueСр, 26 мар[-/+]Автор(?) | Thousands of protesters once again took to the streets of Istanbul Tuesday after a week of demonstrations against the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, widely seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival. Seven journalists covering the protests have been remanded in custody, including AFP photographer Yasin Akgul. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
20. World Tuberculosis Day: India's endless war against TBПн, 24 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | In 2018, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) in the country by 2025, aiming to set an example globally. Since December 2024, India's health minister has led a "100-day campaign" to eliminate TB, but recent WHO data shows India is far from its goal. It recorded 2.5 to 3 million new cases and over 400,000 deaths in 2023 alone, accounting for a third of global TB cases and deaths. The country faces two major issues: TB treatment shortages and the rise of multi-drug-resistant TB. While treatments exist, the government's slow approval of their distribution has hindered progress, leaving India at a critical juncture in its fight against the disease. FRANCE 24's Khansa Juned and Alban Alvarez report. Медиа: image / png | ↑ |
23. North Korean prisoners of war in Ukraine: Why does South Korea want to take them in?Пт, 21 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | South Korea has discussed repatriating North Korean prisoners of war held in Ukraine to Seoul. The two young soldiers in question are among the more than 10,000 troops sent from Pyongyang to support Russia's war on Ukraine, although neither Moscow nor Pyongyang officially recognises their deployment. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Ethan Hee-Seok Shin, legal analyst at the Transitional Justice Working Group, about Seoul's aims and the dangers facing those soldiers and their families. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
24. US citizen George Glezmann freed by Taliban in Qatar-mediated dealЧт, 20 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | Taliban authorities have freed US citizen George Glezmann after he spent more than two years in detention in Afghanistan, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday. Glezmann, 66, was released after weeks of negotiations led by Qatari and US mediators and is on his way back to the United States. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
25. Iran releases French citizen Olivier Grondeau, held since 2022Чт, 20 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | Frenchman Olivier Grondeau has been released from an Iranian jail and is back in France after being held for more than 880 days, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday. Grondeau, 34, was detained on security charges in October 2022 while visiting Iran on a tourist visa. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
29. With 'Make in India' policy, New Delhi seeks to produce and sell its own weaponsВт, 18 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | India, the world's second-largest arms importer after Ukraine, now dreams of positioning itself as a country capable of producing and selling its own weapons abroad. New Delhi is now producing bullet-proof vests and helmets, night vision binoculars, drones, helicopters and even missiles. Since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government has been pushing for self-reliance, in particular with its "Make in India" policy. Our correspondents report. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
30. Philippine ex-President Duterte faces charges for war on drugsПт, 14 мар[-/+]Категория(?) Автор(?) | On this week’s show we get the latest reaction from the Philippines after the shock arrest of the country’s former president, Rodrigo Duterte. He’s facing charges of crimes against humanity for his war on drugs. We speak to Human Rights Watch’s Asia Carlos Conde who tells us the political fighting between the Duterte and Marcos camps hastened the arrest. We also head to India as the subcontinent celebrates the colourful festival of Holi. Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
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