Magnitude 7 earthquake kills at least 16 in Tibet

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The earthquake struck late Thursday in Nagqu City’s remote Baqen County, where difficult terrain and limited access are complicating rescue and relief operations. State and local authorities are deploying emergency teams while assessing damage and searching for additional casualties. The disaster is the most significant immediately reported global breaking event, although other major developments include heightened tensions involving Iran, renewed violence in the West Bank, and a weakening typhoon approaching Taiwan.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, Reuters, NPR, Aawsat