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Dutch geologist predicted Turkey-Syria earthquake 3 days before disaster

A Dutch geologist’s tweet, predicting a severe earthquake that would hit Turkey and Syria, three days before the disaster, is going viral on social media. Geologist and earthquake researcher Frank Hoogerbeets predicted…
Saudi Arabia: Indian held for displaying ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ placard at Kaaba

KJeddah: The images of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leading scores of people, donning a white T-shirt, hugging supporters, and chit-chatting with residents of the places he walked through during his 134-day Bharat…

Turkey earthquakes: 2 Turkish actors call to recuse their families under rubble

Two famous Turkish actors Cagri Citanak and Melisa Asli Pamuk announced on social media that members of their families were under the rubble, after the earthquake that struck several cities in southern…
Why was Turkey-Syria quake so devastating?

New Delhi: The devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria which has killed 4,890 people so far, is likely to be one of the deadliest this decade. As of Tuesday afternoon,…
Turkey Earthquake: First Indian C17 flight reaches Adana with relief material, utilities

Adana: The first Indian Air Force plane carrying disaster relief material and rescue team to support search and rescue efforts in Turkey has reached Adana in the earthquake-hit country, external affairs minister…
Turkish envoy calls India ‘dost’, thanks for sending relief aid

Delhi: Turkey’s Ambassador to India Firat Sunel referred to New Delhi as ‘dost’ (Hindi for friend) after the Centre decided to send relief and humanitarian aid to the quake-hit nation where more…
Turkey-Syria quake toll crosses 4300

Ankara/Damascus: The death toll due to the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has increased to more than 4,300 as rescuers are racing against time to find more survivors amid heavy…

Syria calls for int’l aid after deadly earthquakes

Damascus: The Syrian Foreign Ministry has called for international help after powerful earthquakes hit the country and killed nearly 900 people in Syria. In a statement, the ministry urged the United Nations,…
US teams deploying quickly to support Turkish rescue efforts: Biden

Washington: US President Joe Biden spoke to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan and reaffirmed the US’ readiness to provide “any and all” needed assistance to Turkey in the wake of devastating…
Drinking water in Israel becomes turbid after Turkey-Syria quakes

Jerusalem: Drinking water in northeastern Israel has become turbid after deadly earthquakes hit parts of Syria and Turkey, local authorities said. The Israeli Ministry of Health issued a statement instructing the residents…
UN launches emergency responses following earthquakes in Turkey, Syria

United Nations: In the wake of devastating earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria early on Monday, UN aid agencies have scrambled to help many thousands of reported victims, including those…
Turkey-Syria quake toll rises above 3,500

Istanbul/Damascus: Over 3,500 people were killed – more than 2,370 in Turkey and at least 1,400 in Syria, thousands more were injured, and extensive damage was caused in both countries, including fires…
Earthquakes: Aleppo among worst-hit areas in Syria

Damascus: The Syrian war-torn city of Aleppo is among the worst-hit areas in the country following the deadly earthquakes on Monday. The earthquakes that also devastated parts of southern Turkey are now…
Erdogan declares 7 days of national mourning after earthquakes

Ankara: Turkey has declared seven days of national mourning after earthquakes jolted southern provinces of the country. At least 1,762 people were killed and 12,068 others were injured when two earthquakes hit…
Third powerful earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hits Turkey in 24 hours

Ankara: Three earthquakes rocked Turkey on Monday as the country is still assessing the number of casualties and the damage. The third earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale hit Goksun,…