Earthquake-hit Myanmar appeals for international assistance
Friday, March 28, 2025
PanOrient News YANGON -(Myanmar): The Myanmar government, in a rare and urgent appeal, has appealed for an immediate need for international humanitarian aid in the wake of a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday 28 March.
The authorities declared a state of emergency across the six regions of Sagaing, Mandalay, Magwe, Shan (East), Naypyitaw and Bago that were hard-hit by the 12:51 pm tremblor.
The Government Spokesman, Zaw Min Tun, underlined the critical...
Myanmar donates 1.98 million yen to earthquake victims in Japan
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
TOKYO- (PanOrient News) Myanmar’s Ambassador to Japan has handed over a contribution of 1.98 million yen to the Mayor of Nanao in Ishikawa Prefecture for those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Japan’s northern coast on New Year’s Day. The 7.6 magnitude quake in Ishikawa Prefecture left more than 200 people dead, injured many more and left thousands homeless. Myanmar nationals living in the quake-affected area had to take refuge in rescue centers. The donation cam...
Parisians protest against the vaccination policies
Sunday, August 22, 2021
By Nada Azhari PanOrient News- PARIS: Thousands of demonstrators marched without a mask throughout France on Saturday against the government’s vaccination policy.
It is the sixth Saturday of such protests since President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement on July 12 establishing vaccination controls for cafes, restaurants, cinemas, museums, trains and other public establishments.
He also said caregivers should be obliged to take vaccinations and declared that PCR tests would no ...
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