A major earthquake kills at least 144 people in Myanmar A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 144 people near the epicenter in Myanmar and injured hundreds more. In neighboring Thailand, several were killed when a high-rise tower collapsed. Scott Neuman
A city in India is training Gen Z to take over the chess world The southern Indian city of Chennai is known for its high achievers. In recent years, it has produced some of the world's most formidable chess players — and the youngest world champion. Omkar Khandekar Play AudioListen 5 mins
Over 1,000 people are dead after a major earthquake hit Myanmar An update on the violent earthquake in Myanmar, where the death toll is climbing. Scott Simon Michael Sullivan Play AudioListen 4 mins
After Trump's rift with NATO, Asian leaders wonder if they're next After President Trump's about-face with NATO partners, some in Asia are wondering if they're next. NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks to Tomohiko Taniguchi, a former advisor to Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe. Eyder Peralta Play AudioListen 6 mins
Asian shares are sharply lower over concerns about the U.S. economy Asian shares were sharply lower on Monday as worries are building over a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because households are cautious to spend. The Associated Press
Aid official describes earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Mohamed Riyas, acting country director for Myanmar at the International Rescue Commission, about relief efforts in the wake of a devastating earthquake. Patrick Jarenwattananon Mary Louise Kelly Noah Caldwell Play AudioListen 5 mins
The window to rescue people after Myanmar's earthquake is closing Seventy-two hours after Friday's devastating earthquake in war-torn Myanmar, time may be running out before the focus of the relief effort shifts from rescue to recovery. Michael Sullivan Play AudioListen 4 mins
China practices attacks and blockades in fresh military exercises around Taiwan China launched major military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, simulating attacks and maritime blockades, in what Beijing called a warning after Taiwan's president labeled China a hostile foreign force. John Ruwitch
What U.S. tariffs look like from a Chinese trade city NPR's Steve Inskeep visited the source of your stuff. And heard how China's manufacturers are handling U.S. tariffs. Steve Inskeep Play AudioListen 8 mins
Son of ousted Myanmar leader speaks to NPR about her imprisonment NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kim Aris, son of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, about her imprisonment and why he's advocating for her release. Patrick Jarenwattananon Vincent Ni Mallory Yu Mary Louise Kelly Play AudioListen 8 mins
