An armed resistance movement against Myanmar's military-run government criticised the junta on Sunday for conducting airstrikes on villages even as the country reels from an earthquake that has killed around 1,

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan also announced the government’s contribution of S$150,000 (US$111,850) to support the Singapore Red Cross’ fundraising efforts.

The country's military chief says 1,700 people have died as a result of the quake, as rescuers continue to search rubble for survivors.

The govt has sent an 80-member contingent to assist with disaster rescue efforts in Myanmar. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Myanmar's ruling junta in a rare gesture sought the help of 'any country' as the earthquake toll is rising. In 2008, the military refused to allow in foreign rescue teams or emergency supplies after Cyclone Nargis, which claimed over a lakh lives.

SINGAPORE: A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday (Mar 28) afternoon, leaving destruction in its wake. Tremors from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake were also felt in neighbouring Thailand a

Singaporeans in the region are urged to stay alert and follow local advisories. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has offered his condolences to those affected by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar and impacted neighbouring Thailand on Friday (March 28). PM Wong wrote on Facebook: "Singapore is closely tracking developments in Myanmar and Thailand,

About 80 workers are still unaccounted for after a 30-storey skyscraper under construction collapsed near the Chatuchak weekend market.

A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday afternoon, leaving widespread devastation in its wake. The tremors were powerful enough to be felt in neighboring Thailand and China,