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UN: 7 million children affected by earthquake in Turkey, Syria
The United Nations said that more than seven million children were affected by the devastating earthquake that struck in southern Turkey and northwestern Syria on Monday and also expressed concern over the…
- Middle East
Saudi to construct 3,000 buildings for earthquake victims in Turkey, Syria
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening, announced its intention to establish temporary buildings, with over 3,000 units, for those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The director…
- World
WHO urges to ensure cross-border aid delivery between Turkey, Syria
Copenhagen: The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments and civil society to work together to ensure cross-border delivery of humanitarian aid between Turkey and Syria and within Syria itself. The WHO’s…
- Middle East
UN chief Guterres appeals for $397 mn aid for quake-hit Syria
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the world body is launching a humanitarian appeal for $397 million for the people of earthquake-hit Syria. “This will cover a period of three months”,…
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India sends life-saving drugs, protective items to quake-hit Turkey, Syria
New Delhi: The Centre has sent humanitarian medical assistance and Emergency Relief Material like life-saving drugs, protective items and critical care equipment valued at over Rs 7 crore to quake-hit Syria and…
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Qatar donates FIFA WC cabins to victims
Doha: Qatar will send 10,000 units of cabins and caravans used during the FIFA World Cup 2022, to the homeless victims of the earthquake disaster in Syria and Turkey, local media reported.…
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Can disaster diplomacy after tragic earthquakes bridge political differences?
Ankara: Natural disasters usually work to unite people to put aside political differences, and it’s been the case for the deadly earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria. The catastrophe may also have…
- Middle East
Ronaldo, Messi’s jerseys auctioned to raise money for Turkey
Many international sports stars expressed their sympathy and solidarity with the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck large areas of Turkey and Syria, while some of them took the initiative to…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
