Tibet Earthquake: A devastating earthquake in Tibet has claimed at least 126 lives, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue. According to state media reports cited by AFP, the magnitude of the destruction is staggering, and authorities are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the natural disaster. In response to the catastrophe, China has deployed over 1,000 military and armed police personnel to the region, with an additional 1,000 standing by for further assistance, as reported by Xinhua.

The authorities have launched a large-scale rescue operation in an effort to locate survivors and provide critical aid. However, the challenge facing rescuers is compounded by the extreme weather conditions, with temperatures expected to plummet to -16°C (3.2°F) overnight. The earthquake, which struck the region in the early hours, caused widespread damage, leaving homes and infrastructure destroyed. 

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 - The death toll from the massive earthquake in Tibet has risen to 126, according to state media reports cited by AFP.

 - Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the Tibet earthquake that claimed at least 95 lives. In a message shared by the Kremlin, Putin expressed sympathy for the victims' families and wished for a swift recovery from the disaster.

 - Tingri county authorities have formed a rescue team, comprising officials from transport, water conservancy, housing departments, and local village leaders, to assist in the rescue efforts.

 - Over 1,000 military and armed police personnel have been deployed to the affected area, with an additional 1,000 on standby to provide further assistance, according to Xinhua.

 - The Dalai Lama expressed deep sadness over the devastating earthquake in Tibet, offering prayers for the victims and condolences for the loss of lives, injuries, and widespread destruction.

 - A large-scale rescue operation was launched in Tibet, with survivors facing additional challenges as temperatures were expected to drop to -16°C (3.2°F) overnight.

 - By Tuesday evening, around 150 aftershocks were recorded following the earthquake in Tibet, with 19 of them measuring magnitudes of 3.0 or higher, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.