Live Updates: U.S. Pledges $2 Million for Quake; More Victims Rescued; Junta Blocks Foreign Media and More…

The United States will provide up to US$2 million in humanitarian aid to support earthquake victims in Myanmar, its embassy in Yangon said Sunday. The assistance will be provided through Myanmar-based humanitarian organizations to deliver emergency shelter, food, medical aid, and clean water to those in need.

A USAID emergency response team is also being deployed to assess the most urgent needs and coordinate relief efforts, it said. “The United States stands with the people of Myanmar as they work to recover from the devastation,” it added. “We offer our deepest condolences for the loss of life and