Death Toll Surpasses 120 After Devastating 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet

The death toll climbs to over 120 following a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck a remote region of Tibet near the border with Nepal. The earthquake, which occurred just after 9 a.m. local time, caused widespread destruction across southern China and was felt as far away as India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the epicenter was located near Nyingchi, a sparsely populated but mountainous area prone to seismic activity.

Rescue operations are underway as emergency teams struggle to reach affected villages cut. . .