Major Earthquake Strikes Tibet-Nepal Border, Causing Significant Casualties and Damage
• A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near the Tibet-Nepal border on Tuesday morning, resulting in at least 90 deaths and over 100 injuries, according to reports from China's state media.
• The earthquake, with its epicenter in Tibet approximately 93 km northeast of Lobuche, Nepal, caused widespread damage, including over 1,000 houses sustaining varying degrees of damage and numerous building collapses near the epicenter.
• Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of full-scale search and rescue efforts, resettlement of affected residents, and ensuring their safety and warmth through the winter, highlighting the severity of the situation and the ongoing response.