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Saudi diplomats’ exit from Kabul sparks fears of exodus

Kabul: Saudi diplomats departure from Kabul amid security concerns has sparked fears that at least three other countries were also planning to close their embassies in the war-torn nation, though the Taliban…
7-year-old Syrian girl protects her brother’s head, stays for 17 hours under rubble

Damascus: The images and scenes continue of the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria at dawn on Monday, leaving thousands dead and injured. In a video circulated on social media platforms,…

Turkey-Syria quake toll nearing 8000, searches continue

Ankara/Damascus: As desperate searches continued to find more survivors under the rubble in both Turkey and Syria, the death toll from the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the two nations earlier this…
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Death toll rises over 7200, 35500 injured

The total death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck at dawn on Monday in the state of Kahramanmaras in southern Turkey and northern Syria has risen to 7,216, while 35,527…
Israel, India to expand defense ties at Aero India 2023

Tel Aviv: Israel Aerospace Industries will sign a series of Memorandums of Understanding with Indian defense contractors at an Indian defense exhibition next week. The Aero India 2023 show, India’s largest defense…
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Syrian mother gives birth to baby under rubble

Amid multiple earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria, a newborn baby girl was found under rubble in Syria. A Syrian woman has reportedly gave birth to a baby under the rubble. In…
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…