RandAlThor

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Survivors still being found from Myanmar earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700 (apnews.com)
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A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada is testing Republican support (apnews.com)
Gaza medics killed by Israel found handcuffed and shot in mass grave in c/world@lemmy.world
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 12 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (5 children)

Most countries around the world are based on ethnicity/national identity. Yet they all don't manage to turn into Nazis. It's not the state type its the choice made by its people.

US to provide $2 Million Aid to Myanmar in c/world@lemmy.world
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 14 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

It's peanuts and embarrassing for the world's richest nation.

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Denmark to draft women into the military (www.newsweek.com)
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US to provide $2 Million Aid to Myanmar (mm.usembassy.gov)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/41555827

Statement by US Embassy in Myanmar:

As an immediate response to the March 28 Sagaing earthquake, the United States will provide up to USD 2 million through Myanmar-based humanitarian assistance organizations to support earthquake-affected communities. In addition, a USAID emergency response team is deploying to Myanmar to identify the people’s most pressing needs, including emergency shelter, food, medical needs, and access to water.

The United States stands with the people of Myanmar as they work to recover from the devastation. We offer our deepest condolences for the loss of life and infrastructure in this difficult time.

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US to provide $2 Million Aid to Myanmar (mm.usembassy.gov)
 

Statement by US Embassy in Myanmar:

As an immediate response to the March 28 Sagaing earthquake, the United States will provide up to USD 2 million through Myanmar-based humanitarian assistance organizations to support earthquake-affected communities. In addition, a USAID emergency response team is deploying to Myanmar to identify the people’s most pressing needs, including emergency shelter, food, medical needs, and access to water.

The United States stands with the people of Myanmar as they work to recover from the devastation. We offer our deepest condolences for the loss of life and infrastructure in this difficult time.

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Myanmar junta bans foreign journalists from covering earthquake aftermath (eng.mizzima.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/41555515

The Myanmar Military Council has prohibited foreign journalists from reporting on the recent earthquake, citing security concerns.

Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, the junta’s spokesperson, announced the decision on 30 March, stating that foreign media had requested permission to enter the country, but the government could not accommodate them.

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Myanmar junta bans foreign journalists from covering earthquake aftermath (eng.mizzima.com)
 

The Myanmar Military Council has prohibited foreign journalists from reporting on the recent earthquake, citing security concerns.

Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, the junta’s spokesperson, announced the decision on 30 March, stating that foreign media had requested permission to enter the country, but the government could not accommodate them.

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Aftershocks rattle Myanmar as rescuers search for survivors (www.bangkokpost.com)
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Aftershocks rattle Myanmar as rescuers search for survivors (www.bangkokpost.com)
Trump won’t rule out seeking a third term in the White House, tells NBC News ‘there are methods’ for doing so in c/politics@lemmy.world
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 day ago

Stage a false-flag operation. Declare martial law and suspend constitution. His loyal appointed chief of staff and republican controlled congress falls in line. Trump-appointed supreme court acquiesces. President till he dies on the throne.

What to know about Myanmar's civil war, which is complicating earthquake relief efforts in c/world@lemmy.world
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago

In addition to running resistance forces called PDF, the National Unity Government (NUG) provides crucial government administrative services in the territories it controls, operating hundreds of clinics and schools staffed by civil servants and medical professionals who participated in the civil disobedience movement in the aftermath of the coup.

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What to know about Myanmar's civil war, which is complicating earthquake relief efforts (apnews.com)
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What to know about Myanmar's civil war, which is complicating earthquake relief efforts (apnews.com)
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‘Climate of fear’: Montreal doctor says NYU cancelled her presentation (www.ctvnews.ca)
Keir Starmer urged to get tough with Trump as US tariff threat looms in c/world@lemmy.world
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 days ago

I see why Keir isn't treating this as a big threat. UK isn't as impacted directly by Trump's tariffs. Brits have always been subservient to the Americans.

Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble in c/world@lemmy.world
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

At this point, the only charity I'm confident of is Red Cross which has a presence in Myanmar. Please visit Myanmar community for an updated list of charities or on the earthquake news: https://lemmy.ca/c/myanmar

'We're digging people out with our bare hands': Hunt for survivors as Myanmar quake kills dozens in c/world@lemmy.world
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 days ago

Additional news and footage of Myanmar earthquake can be found in Myanmar community: https://lemmy.ca/post/41395929

Trump's Auto Tariffs Will Hit Many Companies, but Elon Musk's Tesla Less So in c/news@lemmy.world
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 23 points 5 days ago (1 children)

This is Elon utilizing political power to destroy Tesla's competition. Markets tell the story this morning: Tesla stock is up, while other auto makers' stocks are down.

Royal Society decides not to take disciplinary action against Elon Musk in c/world@lemmy.world
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 8 points 6 days ago

Pussies.

US Vice President JD Vance to join his wife in Greenland on Friday in c/world@lemmy.world
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 21 points 6 days ago

Don't let them in. lol

Trump signs executive order that will upend US voter registration processes in c/politics@lemmy.world
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 4 points 6 days ago

I swear all he's doing this is to distract the media attention!

Growing Up in c/memes@lemmy.world
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 3 points 6 days ago

Then you have to take enzymes for reducing farting.

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