A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has killed 2,886 people, with thousands injured and missing. Rescuers saved a man after five days. The UN urges a ceasefire for aid, but military strikes continue. In Thailand, 22 died at a collapsed construction site, raising safety concerns.

The death toll following a massive earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,886 people, with 4,639 injured and 373 missing, according to Myanmar’s state-run television, as reported by DW News.

Rescue teams managed to pull a man alive from the rubble five days after the earthquake. The 26-year-old hotel worker was saved by a joint Burmese-Turkish team and taken to a local hospital for treatment.

As the humanitarian situation worsens, calls are increasing for Myanmar’s military junta to allow more international aid. China has delivered financial assistance through its embassy in Naypyitaw, as it remains one of the few countries with a constant diplomatic presence in Myanmar.

The United Nations has urged the military government to stop hostilities with rebel groups to prioritize disaster relief. However, reports suggest that military airstrikes have continued despite the disaster and a partial truce agreement. UN special envoy Julie Bishop called on both sides to focus on protecting civilians, including aid workers, and ensuring life-saving assistance reaches those in need.

In Thailand, where earthquake damage was concentrated in a single construction site in Bangkok, the death toll has reached 22. The Chinese-led project is now under scrutiny as questions arise over whether it adhered to safety regulations. The government in Beijing has urged all Chinese construction companies operating in Thailand to comply with local laws.