Five days after devastating twin earthquakes flattened entire residential neighborhoods, experts fear the official death toll of 1,719 could be a serious undercount.

Masha Polska, 15, was an avid dancer who had been dreaming of a star turn in the group waltz. That was not to be.

The 17-year-old’s remains were found abandoned near railroad tracks in Pattaya. The suspect was arrested while trying to leave the country.

The death toll has risen to over 1,700, which is likely an undercount.

Venezuelans began to bury some of the more than 1,400 victims of last week’s earthquakes, sharing tales of unimaginable loss.

Experts pointed to several indications that the twin earthquakes were particularly lethal, including the number of people reported missing and the extent of building damage.

The agreement would allow vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said. Iran has not confirmed the deal.

The Taliban said that airstrikes left 36 civilians dead, while Pakistan claimed that its assault killed 32 militants, in the latest in a monthslong conflict.

Iran sees its control over the Strait of Hormuz as critical leverage in peace talks with the United States. It seems willing to risk the cease-fire to maintain that power.