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A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey.

The tremor happened around 12:50 p.m. local time, 16 kilometers (10 miles) north northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar, CNN reported.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an aftershock of 6.4 magnitude struck the region roughly 12 minutes after the original quake. There were no immediate reports of damage in Myanmar, which has been in a bloody civil war since 2021, according to CNN.

Residents of neighboring Thailand's capital, Bangkok, flooded out of high-rise buildings. Witnesses reported that the vibrations were strong enough to send water spilling out of pools.

Four Nepalis died when a Scorpio Jeep heading towards India from Tulsipur of Dang for a pilgrimage met with an accident in India on Thursday.

The ill-fated four wheeler (UP 31 AC 7200) was en route to India from Tulsipur for pilgrimage when the tragedy occurred at Bahraich.

According to Ram Bahadur GC, Chairman of Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-7, it has been reported that four persons including the driver Yuvaraj Chapagain (37) of Parseni, Tulsipur-7 died in the road accident in India.

The identities of three others are yet to be ascertained, he said.

There were nine people on the jeep.

King Charles III was briefly hospitalised for observation and check up on Thursday after experiencing "temporary side effects" related to a cancer treatment.

After being discharged later Thursday, the King, 76, returned to Clarence House and continued his duties, but cancelled Friday engagements due to medical advice, according to the BBC.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the King's cancer diagnosis last year, although he has tried to keep his sickness from interfering with his official duties.

In recent weeks, he has visited Northern Ireland, welcomed US President Donald Trump for a diplomatic summit in London, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to show support for Kyiv's battle against Russia, and attended a Commonwealth Day service, BBC reported.

Despite his brief stay on Thursday, Buckingham Palace said the King will resume his full schedule of duties next week.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged one and all to exercise the right to freedom of expression and demonstration in a peaceful manner while putting forth their demands.

The statement of the NHRC comes ahead of the separate demonstrations scheduled for tomorrow by the political parties in the Socialist Front and pro-monarchists.

In a press statement by NHRC Spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokhrel, the demonstrating sides have been urged to remain sensitive to abide by the constitution and the provisions stated in the national as well as international laws for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and speech. The NHRC has asked both sides to ensure peaceful demonstrations and to remain aware of the infringement of others' rights.   

Likewise, the NHRC has urged the government and the security agencies to remain sensitive to human rights while making arrangements for law and order, considering the possible consequences of the situation. 

The NHRC has stated that it discussed with the chief district officers of Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts, Chief of Kathmandu Police and representatives of the Human Rights Cell of Nepal Police in regard to the law and order situation of the Kathmandu Valley. 

On the occasion, NHRC Chair Tapa Bahadur Magar directed the officials and stakeholders to consider the principles of human rights while ensuring and managing law and order.

Similarly, the NHRC is to monitor the demonstrations on Friday in the Capital City.