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00:03 · 24 Oct 2026
7.0-magnitude earthquake kills at least 16 in Tibet
Photo — Doruk Aksel Anıl / Pexels
The earthquake struck late Thursday in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, commonly known as Tibet. Reports indicate substantial loss of life and dozens of injuries, while emergency services assess damage and search for additional victims. The incident is unfolding alongside other major international developments, including renewed tensions involving Israel, Iran and the West Bank, but the earthquake has the clearest immediate humanitarian impact in the available coverage.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, BBC News
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