Rescuers dig for bodies after Myanmar explosives blast kills at least 38
An explosion at a village in Myanmar's Shan State has killed at least 38 people, with rescuers searching for more bodies. The blast occurred in Kaungtup village, near the Chinese border, and is believed to have involved unstable gelignite used in local mining operations. The incident highlights the largely unregulated nature of Myanmar's mineral industry and the presence of armed militias in resource-rich areas. AI
