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Türkiye earthquake death toll exceeds 21,000
The number of people who died as a result of the powerful earthquake in Türkiye has reached 21,043, with 80,097 people injured, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. Powerful 7.7-and 7.6-magnitude earthquakes …
Earthquakes hit Turkiye with power of 500 nuclear bombs - emergency services
The power of the earthquakes that devastated Turkiye earlier this week equaled that of several hundred nuclear bombs, General Director of Earthquake Risk Reduction at the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Orhan Tatar …
Russia sends two planes with 70 tons of food to Syria
The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry sent two planes with 70 tons of food as humanitarian aid to Syria’s victims of the recent earthquake, the ministry said. "The ministry’s planes have taken on a load of food and …
Russian rescuers find 12 more bodies under rubble in Turkey
Rescuers from the Russian Emergencies Ministry have recovered 12 bodies over the last day while clearing the rubble in Turkish regions affected by earthquakes, the emergency service said. During the whole operation, 39 bodies were …
Yerevan sends humanitarian aid to Turkey
Armenia has sent humanitarian aid to Turkey via the closed border, Armenian foreign ministry press secretary Vahan Hunanyan said. "Trucks with humanitarian aid have crossed the Margara bridge on the border and are on their way to …
Owner of collapsed residential complex arrested at airport
The owner of Renaissance Residence, an apartment complex destroyed by the earthquake in southeast Turkey's Hatay province, was detained at an Istanbul airport on Friday while trying to leave the country. Mehmet Yasar …
Istanbul Gas Summit postponed
The information about the postponement of the Istanbul Gas Summit from February 14-15 to March 22 is correct, a source in the Turkish Energy Ministry said. "Yes, the information that this summit is postponed to March 22 is …
Türkiye earthquake death toll exceeds 20,000 people
At least 20,665 people were killed and 80,088 others injured by two strong earthquakes that jolted southern Türkiye on Monday, the country's disaster agency said. More than 166,000 search and rescue personnel are currently …
Bodies of two Russians found in Türkiye
Russians died in an earthquake in Türkiye.
UN Secretary-General urges to push sanctions aside and help Syria
Sanctions must not prevent the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of Syria, the UN Secretary General believes. More than 1.2 thousand people have become victims of the earthquake so far.
Russian House donates humanitarian aid to victims in Türkiye
Citizens will receive 60 boxes of warm clothes, food and hygiene products.
Türkiye earthquake death toll exceeds 14,000
Erdogan revealed the death toll from the devastating earthquake increases
Russian rescue workers find more than 10 bodies under rubble in Syria
Rescuers from the Russian Emergencies Ministry have recovered 12 bodies while clearing the rubble in Syrian regions affected by earthquakes , the emergency service said on Thursday. According to the source, the inspection of the ruins …
Georgian parliament to collect aid for Turkey from MP's salaries for absence
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said the legislative body would launch a charity campaign to send aid to people affected by the devastating quake in Turkey. Papuashvili urged all members of the Parliament to participate …
How many people rescued from rubble in quake-hit Türkiye?
So far, more than 20,000 people have been rescued from the rubble in Türkiye, Vice President Fuat Oktay said. According to him, more accurate figures will be published tomorrow. A 7.7-magnitude …
Death toll in Türkiye earthquakes rising sharply
The number of people who died in powerful earthquakes in southern Türkiye has surpassed 12,000, a government agency said early Thursday. Türkiye’s disaster management agency, AFAD, said 12,391 people were killed …
New earthquake hit central Turkey
An earthquake with magnitude 4.5 has been recorded in central Turkey, according to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). The earthquake was recorded at 10.26 UTC 37 kilometers from the Gaziantep city with a population of …
Erdogan arrives at earthquake-affected areas in Türkiye
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Kahramanmaras province which was severely damaged after the deadly earthquake. Turkish Minister of Internal Affairs Suleyman Soylu and other officials met Erdogan, who arrived …
Armenia sending rescuers to quake-hit Syria and Turkey
Armenia is sending rescue teams to Syria and Turkey to help with search and rescue efforts in areas affected by the devastating earthquakes. 27 rescuers are dispatched to Turkey and 29 to Syria, the Armenian Foreign Ministry …
