694 killed, 1,670 injured, 68 missing in Myanmar's earthquake
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A total of 694 people were killed, 1,670 injured and 68 missing in a deadly earthquake in Mandalay region of Myanmar as of Saturday morning, the Information Team of Myanmar's State Administration Council reported, Xinhua reports.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the country on Friday afternoon, acording to the Information Team of Myanmar's State Administration Council.
Official reports said that the earthquake caused a power supply system failure. Mobile networks were also not working smoothly, and there was no mobile signal in some areas of Yangon. Many buildings were damaged, and rescue operations are underway.
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Seven killed as landslide, flash floods hit Indonesia's West Java
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At least seven people have been killed after a landslide accompanied by flash floods struck Cisarua Sub-district in West Bandung Regency of Indonesia's West Java Province early Saturday, with hundreds of residents still believed to be missing, Xinhua reports.
The disaster occurred at around 3:00 a.m. local time. Residents reported hearing a loud rumbling sound before soil and mud swept from Pasirkuning Village toward Pasir Kuda Village.
Dozens of houses were reported to have been buried by landslide debris and mud, causing severe damage to residential areas near the affected site.
Based on preliminary police data, seven bodies had been recovered as of 12:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, while hundreds of other residents were still believed to be trapped or missing, with joint search and rescue teams continuing operations on the ground.
However, rescue operations have been hampered by difficult terrain, thick landslide material and the potential for further rainfall.
Local authorities have urged residents living near the affected area to remain alert and stay away from landslide-prone zones, citing the risk of secondary disasters due to unstable soil conditions.
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AI-powered "RoboCops" take up traffic duties in Chinese cities
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Donning a police uniform, a reflective vest and a white cap, the robot officer - identified by the badge number "Intelligent Police Unit R001" - looks remarkably human from a distance. Up close, its metallic sleekness and futuristic demeanor have made it a local celebrity, with pedestrians frequently pausing to snap photos of the cyberpunk scene, Xinhua reports.
It is a new colleague capable of assisting us effectively," said Jiang Zihao, a traffic police officer in Wuhu.
According to Jiang, "Intelligent Police Unit R001," an AI-enabled traffic policing robot, is integrated with the city's traffic signal system. It can execute standard traffic command gestures synchronized with changing lights.
Equipped with high-definition cameras and an intelligent voice-broadcasting system, the robot uses large-model algorithms to autonomously identify traffic violations by non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians and deliver on-site warnings.
In addition to stationary duty, the robot is mobile, capable of navigating independently to designated locations on command. Its capabilities also include identifying illegal parking and conducting real-time road monitoring.
The robot can work around the clock," Jiang said, noting that it is expected to ease the workload of the police, especially during peak hours or in extreme weather conditions.
This "RoboCop" is the latest addition to China's growing fleet of AI-powered traffic assistants.
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