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- Bollywood
Anushka Sharma, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt express grief over Turkey-Syria earthquake
New Delhi: Bollywood celebrities have expressed grief at the loss of life and devastation caused by an earthquake in Tukey and Syria. Actors Anushka Sharma, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Priyanka Chopra…
- Middle East
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,…
- World
UNESCO fears damage to Syrian, Turkish heritage following devastating earthquakes
Paris: The UNESCO has expressed concerns over damage to Syrian and Turkish heritage sites, and vowed support for the two earthquake-devastated countries. Following an initial survey of damage to heritage carried out…
- Photos
Earthquake relief aid from India to Turkey
New Delhi: IAF’s second C-17 Globemaster III heavy lift aircraft carrying NDRF teams including dog squads, search & rescue equipment, extrication tools and vehicles departs India for earthquake-hit Turkey. (PTI Photo) New…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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,…
- India
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…
- India
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…