Tag: Turkey
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New Zealand to provide further humanitarian support for Turkey, Syria
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.
March 21, 2023 -
US urges Turkey to ‘quickly’ ratify Sweden’s NATO membership
After Turkey approved the process of ratifying Finland's accession to NATO, US welcomed the decision of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and said that America encourage Ankara to "quickly ratify Sweden's accession protocols as well."
March 18, 2023 -
3 killed, 213 injured as two earthquakes shatter lives in Turkey
On Monday evening, two earthquakes jolted Turkey's southernmost Hatay province, just two weeks after major quakes hit the region.
February 21, 2023 -
Extending a helping hand to quake-hit in Turkey, Syria
In keeping with its motto, “Vasudhev Kutumbkam”, Springdales School Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi reaches out to Turkey, Syria with aid in their hour of need.
February 20, 2023 -
Politics of Aid
Disasters like earthquakes, famines, floods etc., are not the time to pursue political one-upmanship, but that is often the case. The recent Kahramanmaras earthquake in the Turkey-Syria region is believed to have killed over 30,000 and rendered half a million roofless. Aid for Turkey was forthcoming, with at least 105 countries and 16 international organisations pledging support. However, the fate of the already beleaguered Syrians living next door in war-torn times is more precarious, with concerns about the Syrian regime playing on the minds of many donor nations
February 15, 2023 -
World Bank to provide USD 1.78 bn to earthquake-hit Turkey for relief and recovery efforts
The death toll following the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday has risen to 21,051, CNN reported citing authorities.
February 10, 2023 -
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolts Turkey’s Malatya
The earthquake was reported around 05:03:43 (local time) at a depth of 2 km at location 38.19 N and 38.23 E, the EMSC said.
February 10, 2023 -
Indian army’s field hospital in Turkey under ‘Operation Dost’ starts functioning
An Additional Directorate General of Public Information team will work 24 x 7 to provide relief to the affected people, according to Jaishankar.
February 9, 2023 -
Sixth Indian plane lands in Turkey with relief for quake victims
Foreign Minister Jaishankar tweeted, “More search and rescue teams, dog squads, essential search & access equipment, medicines and medical equipment ready for deployment in the relief efforts."
February 9, 2023 -
Earthquake: Sixth ‘Operation Dost’ flight reaches Turkey with relief assistance
Sixth flight carries more rescue teams, dog squads, and essential medicines for earthquake relief efforts in Turkey.
February 9, 2023 -
Under ‘Operation Dost’, India sends humanitarian assistance to Turkey, Syria
The search for survivors of the terrible earthquake that shook Turkey and Syria on Monday continues on Wednesday.
February 8, 2023 -
India launches Op ‘Dost’ for relief to quake-hit Turkey, Syria
''Under Operation Dost, India is sending search and rescue teams, a field hospital, materials, medicines and equipment to Türkiye and Syria,'' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar tweeted.
February 8, 2023 -
Helpline for Rajasthan people in quake-hit Syria, Turkey
The people of Rajasthan can access Helpline Number +91 83060 09838, 0141-2229111 and 011-23070807 round the clock.
February 8, 2023 -
Death toll surpasses 7900 in earthquake hit Turkey-Syria, expected to rise
The death toll in the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday has soared to at least 7,926.
February 8, 2023 -
5.5 magnitude quake jolts Turkey again
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Golbasi town located in the Central Anatolia region of Ankara Province.
February 7, 2023 -
Over 4,000 people killed in deadly earthquakes in Turkey, Syria
Turkey and Syria were hit by three consecutive devastating earthquakes of magnitude 7.8, 7.6 and 6.0 on Monday
February 7, 2023 -
Turkey declares seven days of national mourning after earthquakes jolt southern provinces
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey was shaken by the "biggest disaster" since the 1939 Erzincan earthquake.
February 7, 2023