Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes Tibet killing at least 16 people and destroying hundreds of homes

A magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet has resulted in at least 16 fatalities and 54 injuries, with significant damage to homes. The quake struck near Nagqu, prompting a large-scale rescue operation led by President Xi Jinping. Over 1,600 personnel are involved in search efforts, and emergency supplies have been dispatched. Aftershocks and rockfalls have disrupted transportation and communication in the region, complicating rescue efforts amid forecasted snow.