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In Turkey, women are feeling the worst aftershocks of the earthquake
By Willow Kreutzer, University of Iowa and Stephen Bagwell, University of Missouri-St. LouisColumbia When natural disasters strike, women and girls tend to experience disproportionate challenges and heightened risks. They are much more…
- Middle East
Turkey summons Danish ambassador over anti-Islam protests
Ankara: Turkey’s Foreign Ministry summoned Danish Ambassador Danny Annan over “an attack targeting Quran and Turkish flag” at a public demonstration in Denmark. The ministry said in a written statement that it…
- Middle East
Turkey pledges to supply natural gas to Hungary
Ankara: Turkey is ready to supply natural gas to Hungary through the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. “As of now, we are ready to provide…
- Middle East
Extremists burn copy of Quran, Turkish flag in Denmark
Supporters of an extremist Danish group burned a copy of the holy Quran and Turkish flag, in the Danish capital, Denmark amid strong condemnation by Ankara and Gulf countries. The extremist group…
- Middle East
UN says 937 quake-aid trucks cross from Turkey to Syria
United Nations: The UN and partners continue to ramp up relief deliveries to earthquake-ravaged regions in Turkey and Syria. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said 937 trucks…
- Middle East
Iraq, Turkey to build transportation corridor linking Basra to Turkish border
Ankara: Turkey and Iraq will build a land and railroad transportation corridor stretching from the Iraqi province of Basra to the Turkish border, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. “We have tasked…
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New Zealand to provide further humanitarian support for Turkey, Syria
Wellington: New Zealand will provide further humanitarian support for Turkey and Syria where devastating earthquakes earlier this month killed more than 57,300 people, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Tuesday. “The earthquakes…
- Middle East
Int’l donors pledge $7.5bn for quake-hit Turkey, Syria
Brussels: A total of 7 billion euros ($7.5 billion) were pledged by the international community for Turkey and Syria where devastating earthquakes earlier this month killed more than 57,300 people. The “Together…
- Middle East
Turkish President announces extension of Black Sea grain deal
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday announced an extension of the Black Sea grain deal, CNN reported. However, he did not reveal details regarding the expiration date of the deal.…
- Middle East
US urges Turkey to ‘quickly’ ratify Sweden’s NATO membership
Washington: After Turkey approved the process of ratifying Finland’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, the US welcomed the decision of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and said that America encourage Ankara to “quickly ratify Sweden’s…
- Middle East
4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Turkey’s Goksun
Istanbul: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hit 6 km South-West of the Goksun district on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicentre of the earthquake was found to…
- Middle East
Turkey estimates earthquakes loss over USD 105 billion
Ankara: An official report has estimated that the twin earthquakes that hit southern Turkey on February 6 cost approximately 2 trillion Turkish liras (about $105.2 billion) for the country. The report, announced…
- Middle East
UN continues to provide quake-related aid to Syria, Turkey
United Nations: The UN continues to provide quake-related aid to Syria and Turkey, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As of Tuesday, 787 trucks carrying aid provided…
- Middle East
Turkey earthquakes put spotlight on building code violations
New Delhi: Over a month after three devastating earthquakes struck Turkey, experts are trying to piece together information on the compliance level of buildings in the geologically fragile region. A recent report…
- Middle East
Death toll exceeds 48,000 in Turkey’s deadly quakes
Ankara: The death toll from two earthquakes that hit Turkey on February 6 has risen to 48,448, the Turkish Interior Minister said. “The number of foreign nationals among the killed is 6,660.…
