At least 157 dead in Nepal earthquake

At least 157 people were killed and 199 injured in a 5.6-magnitude earthquake that struck a remote area of Nepal. The quake caused widespread destruction, flattening mud houses and leaving many homeless. Rescue efforts are underway, with security forces deployed to assist in search and rescue operations. The Prime Ministers of Nepal and India expressed their condolences and offered assistance. This is the deadliest earthquake in Nepal since the devastating 2015 quake that killed thousands.