Myanmar’s Earthquake: Rising Toll Amid Struggle for Aid

The toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid began pouring into the nation. Hospitals were overwhelmed by the influx of injured patients, and some communities struggled to respond to the disaster with limited resources. Ranked as one of Myanmar’s strongest earthquakes in a century, the 7.7-magnitude tremor struck the country on Friday. As of Sunday, around 1,700 people had perished, with 3,400 injured and over 300 missing, according to the military government. The junta chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, warned that fatalities could escalate, and in an unusual step, sought…