7.0-magnitude earthquake kills 16 in Tibet

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The earthquake hit late Thursday in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, according to Chinese state media cited by international news outlets. The casualty figures could change as emergency teams reach damaged areas and search operations continue. The disaster is the most significant reported mass-casualty event among the major global developments in the available coverage, while authorities work to assess structural damage and provide assistance to residents.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, CNN, BBC News