A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Myanmar at 7.08am, with the epicentre about 560 kilometres northwest of Pang Mapha district in Mae Hong Son, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.

Intense fighting between Karenni rebels and Myanmar forces escalates, with Karenni blowing up a key bridge to stop Myanmar troops from advancing. The conflict, just 45 km from Thailand’s border, raises concerns over a looming refugee crisis.