The officials stated that 105 individuals lost their lives in Jajarkot, and an additional 52 perished in the neighboring Rukum district. They also confirmed that over 100 people sustained injuries in the earthquake, and search and rescue operations had been completed.
Zhang, China's permanent representative to the UN, stated during a news briefing on China's presidency that the focus of the Security Council this month is on the Palestine-Israel situation and emphasized the necessity of working towards a cease-fire.
The spokesperson underscored that the measures adopted by the Chinese military in addressing the situation adhered to professional and established protocols. He called upon the Canadian authorities to acknowledge the factual details, refrain from sensationalizing the incident, and exercise strict control over the actions of their naval and air forces at the frontline, with the aim of averting potential maritime and aerial incidents.
China asserted that a Canadian military helicopter, whose intentions were unclear, had breached both Chinese and international laws in the South China Sea. A ministry spokesperson stated in a release that this action endangered China's sovereignty and security, characterizing it as a "malicious" and "provocative" act driven by undisclosed motives.
According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake was measured at a magnitude of 5.6 and had a shallow depth of just 18 kilometers (11 miles). The seismic shocks were felt over a wide area, with reports of tremors being experienced in distant locations such as Kathmandu and even as far as 600 kilometers (375 miles) away in the Indian capital, New Delhi.
Prior to the commencement of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israel had issued work permits to approximately 18,500 Gazans, as reported by COGAT, the Israeli defense organization responsible for Palestinian civilian affairs.
On Tuesday, thousands of garment factory workers in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, and the industrial district of Gazipur, staged protests to demand improved wages. According to labor unions and workers, they currently receive a monthly minimum wage of 8,300 takas or USD 75 but often have to work overtime to make ends meet.
A spokesperson from the North Korean foreign ministry, as confirmed on the ministry's website, acknowledged the closure of certain missions while also mentioning the establishment of new ones.
Government has taken steps to exert control over various aspects of society, including the media, the internet, and civil society organizations. Laws regulating the internet, foreign-funded NGOs, and media ownership have raised concerns about freedom of expression and civil liberties in Russia.
Over the years, numerous attempts have been made to broker peace between Israelis and Palestinians. However, core issues like the status of Jerusalem, the right of return for Palestinian refugees, and the borders of a potential Palestinian state remain unresolved, making a lasting peace agreement elusive. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a major geopolitical challenge, with far-reaching consequences for the Middle East and beyond.
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