Power supply remained largely disrupted in Myanmar's capital, Nay Pyi Taw, on Saturday, following a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake the day before, with many roads and buildings severely damaged.
The earthquake hit the southeast Asian country on Friday, with Mandalay, Bago, Magway, the northeastern Shan state, Sagaing, and Nay Pyi Taw among the hardest-hit regions.
Following the earthquake, authorities immediately declared a state of emergency in Nay Pyi Taw.
The disaster triggered a large-scale power outage in the capital. After nightfall, the city was almost entirely plunged into darkness, save for the lights of rescue teams and vehicles.
At the busiest market in Nay Pyi Taw, a corner of the structure completely collapsed, leaving it in near ruins. Authorities have fenced off the area to prevent passersby from approaching the building, fearing a potential secondary collapse.
Cracks on some roads in the capital have widened to nearly one meter. Repair workers have placed tree branches in the gaps to warn drivers to proceed with caution.
According to the Information Team of the State Administration Council on Saturday night, 1,644 people were confirmed dead, 3,408 injured, and 139 remained missing after the deadly disaster.
Myanmar's capital reels from power outage, road damage after deadly quake
Myanmar's capital reels from power outage, road damage after deadly quake
Myanmar's capital reels from power outage, road damage after deadly quake
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is ready to completely withdraw from the governmental scene in the Gaza Strip and engage in a positive and constructive manner with the second phase of the plan to end the war in the enclave, said Hamas political bureau member Basem Naim on Friday. In a statement, Naim said that the ceasefire deal became an international plan after being adopted by the United Nations Security Council. However, it is now facing obstacles.
He accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of reneging on his commitments and escalating the situation, in an attempt to return to war and save his political career. Pointing out that Israeli strikes have caused hundreds of casualties since the announcement of the ceasefire, the Hamas official said the escalation cannot occur without cover or green light from the United States. He said Hamas has committed to all its obligations under the ceasefire agreement, as attested by the mediators and the U.S., adding that it is ready for the second phase of the agreement.
He emphasized the Movement's commitment to the establishment of a fully empowered Palestinian body to administer Gaza, and its complete withdrawal from the governmental scene.
Naim warned that the situation will not be sustainable if the continued escalation of Israeli military operations and the persistence of the catastrophic humanitarian situation remain unaddressed, adding that the circle of fire may expand, which is what Netanyahu aspires to.
Since a ceasefire took effect on Oct 10, 2025, Gaza's death toll has risen to 439 with 1,223 injuries, according to local health authorities on Friday. Rescue teams have recovered 688 bodies during that period. In the broader conflict, at least 71,409 Palestinians have been killed and 171,304 wounded since Israel's military campaign in Gaza began in October 2023.
Hamas ready for complete withdrawal from Gaza governmental scene: official
