MANDALAY, March 31 — Myanmar's State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing announced a week-long mourning period today, following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday (March 28), Xinhua reported.

BEIRUT, Sept 29 — Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced on Saturday a three-day national mourning after the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, which has sparked fears of a wider conflict in the region, Anadolu Agency reported.

DIYARBAKIR (Turkiye), Feb 7 — At least 2,379 people were killed and 14,483 others were injured in 10 provinces of Türkiye following two strong earthquakes that jolted the southern part of the country on Monday, Anadolu Agency reported Vice President Fuat Oktay said.

SEOUL, Oct 31 — The death toll from the Halloween crowd crush in Seoul has risen to 154, including 26 foreigners, officials said Monday, as the country mourned the deadliest tragedy in years and tried to cope with the aftermath.

SEOUL, Oct 30 — At least 153 people have been killed and 103 others injured in a deadly stampede in Seoul's Itaewon district as huge crowds of partygoers, many in their 20s, converged in the entertainment district for late-night Halloween celebrations.

SEOUL, Oct 30 — Most Halloween festivals, events and parades, as well as shows by K-pop stars have been cancelled, Yonhap news agency quoted their organisers and the government Sunday, as the country mourns the deaths of at least 153 people in an overnight stampede.