Earthquake
- Middle East
Turkey earthquake: Teenager forced to drink own urine to survive for 94 hrs
In a story that reflects the scale of the tragedy of those trapped under the rubble following the two devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, a Turkish teenager was forced to drink…
- Middle East
Video: Syrian baby girl rescued from arms of deceased sister under rubble
Heart-wrenching videos have emerged post the two devastating earthquakes that struck Syria and Turkey on Monday, February 6, leaving tens of thousands dead. In another video clip that emerged rescue teams can…
- Middle East
Syria opens 275 shelters to host earthquake victims: Ministry
Damascus: A total of 275 shelters have been opened across Syria, hosting victims of the earthquake that hit the country on February 6, the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment said. In…
- Middle East
Understanding Turkey’s quake impact is an important step in risk prevention
Turkey is known for its rich history, stunning scenery, and vibrant culture. However, it is also one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. Earthquakes in Turkey have been consistently deadly…
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Turkiye-Syria earthquake relief under Operation dost
New Delhi: Relief materials given by Indians are kept inside the Turkiye Embassy, that would be sent to earthquake-hit Turkiye, in New Delhi, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) New Delhi:…
- World
Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude strikes Indonesia
Papua: A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near the north coast of Papua, Indonesia on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake hit Papua, Indonesia at 10:43:51 (UTC) at…
- Middle East
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 34,000 mark
The death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquake stands at 34,878 on the seventh day. The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority announced on Sunday, that the death toll was 29,605 and 1,…
- Middle East
Turkey arrests 48 for looting earthquake victims: Reports
Ankara: At least 48 people were arrested in Turkey on suspicion of looting in eight provinces on Monday, Anadolu Agency reported. One of them was arrested in the southern province of Hatay…
- Middle East
Geologist’s Red Sea earthquake prediction dismissed as ‘personal opinions’
Authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have dismissed predictions about a potential quake in the Red Sea by a prominent Saudi geologist as ‘mere personal opinions’. The warning comes after…
- Middle East
Turkey earthquake: 19-yr-old woman saves her family from being crushed
The presence of mind of a 19-year-old woman from the Turkish city of Antakya, saved her entire family from being crushed under the rubble of the two powerful earthquakes that hit Turkey…
- Middle East
Qatar Emir arrives in Turkey, donates QR50 million to Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived on Sunday, in Turkey on a working visit, during which he will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Qatar News Agency…
- India
Turkey earthquake: Mortal remains of deceased Indian to be brought back soon
Ankara: Terming the development “unfortunate,” India’s Ambassador to Turkey Virander Paul said that the mortal remains of the only Indian, who went missing and later found dead in a hotel, are in…
- Middle East
Turkey earthquake: Woman refuses to step out without hijab from under rubble
A Turkish woman refused to get out from under the rubble of her family’s house destroyed by the devastating earthquakes on Monday in the city of Gaziantep, without her headscarf. While the…
- Middle East
Germany to issue emergency visas to Turkey, Syria earthquake victims
Berlin: Germany will grant three-month visas to Turkish and Syrian earthquake victims with family in the country, the interior minister said on Saturday. “This is emergency aid,” German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…
- Middle East
Syrian baby born under earthquake rubble gets name, home
Damascus: A Syrian baby girl, who was born under the rubble of her family’s house destroyed by the devastating earthquake in the town of Jenderes, northern Syria, on Monday, has been given…
