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Turkey, Syria Earthquake: Death toll crosses 30,000, incredible rescue work on round the clock to help survivors

The death toll from the twin earthquakes that rocked Turkey and Syria last week has climbed to 29,605 and 1,414 respectively.

Feb 13, 2023

Turkey earthquake aftermath: Trapped under rubble for 90 hours, a dog rescued in nick of time [details]

On Saturday, as the hopes of finding those alive dwindled considerably, several rescue operations were suspended in both Syria and Turkey.

Feb 12, 2023

NASA satellites are helping Turkey, Syria earthquake response

After the massive earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and western Syria on February 6 and killed thousands, NASA on Saturday said it is working to share its aerial views and data from space to aid relief and recovery workers, as well as improve its ability to model and predict such events.

Feb 11, 2023

Turkey-Syria Earthquake toll surpasses 23,800; Search for survivors still going on

Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the overall death toll currently stood at 20,318, with 80,052 reported injuries,

Feb 11, 2023

Buried inside rubble for 3 days, NDRF rescues 6-yr-old Nasreen; Indian Army hospital staff found her smiling

Nasreen suffered multiple fractures and was rushed to Indian Army's 60 Para Field Hospital in Hatay for treatment.

Feb 10, 2023

Turkey's battered economy hit further by earthquake, estimate puts loss at $50 billion; Death toll surpasses 21,000

The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria four days ago has surpassed 21,000, according to latest data

Feb 10, 2023

Child born under rubble, 4-yr-old who slept through it all; some heartbreaking moments from Turkey's earthquake aftermath

Some were shielded by a wooden door, others survived for 33 hours; amidst all the gloom and despair, a few stories of hope and survival.

Feb 9, 2023

Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Death toll reaches 15,383; rescue teams racing against time to find survivors

More than 6,000 buildings collapsed in the aftermath of Monday's massive earthquake, while more than 13 million people have been impacted so far and 15,383 people were killed

Feb 9, 2023

Powerful earthquake in the al-Arbaeen neighborhood in Hama province, Syria

Turkey-Syria quake toll reaches over 4,300; European states, India dispatch rescue teams after deadly quakes

Search and rescue teams have been dispatched from ten European member states in the wake of two devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, which have left at least 3,500 people dead.

Feb 7, 2023

ISTANBUL, Jan. 25, 2020 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work on the site after an earthquake in the province of Elazig, Turkey, Jan. 25, 2020.(File photo)

500 people die in Turkey, Syria after massive 7.8M earthquake

Over 500 people were killed and nearly 3,000 others injured in Turkey and Syria after a massive earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck a wide area near the two countries' border, according to authorities.

Feb 6, 2023

Is Uttarakhand's Joshimath sinking; here's why houses are developing cracks [Explained]

A survey by the Joshimath municipality has revealed that cracks have appeared in 561 houses, hotels and shops over a year.

Jan 8, 2023

Local Muslims join Christmas celebrations in J&K's Srinagar [details]

Keeping up with the traditional brotherhood, a group of local Muslims joined their Christian brethren on Sunday for Christmas celebrations in J&K's Srinagar city.

Dec 25, 2022

World's largest volcano in Hawaii erupts after nearly 4 decades

World's largest volcano 'Mauna Loa' erupts in Hawaii nearly after 40 years

The world's largest active volcano, the Mauna Loa in Hawaii, has erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years, authorities said.

Nov 29, 2022

People affected by the earthquake rest outdoors in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on Nov. 22, 2022

Indonesia earthquake toll reaches 268; 151 still missing

The death toll from the 5.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia's West Java province earlier this week has increased to 268, while 151 people still remain unaccounted for, authorities said on Wednesday.

Nov 23, 2022

Earthquake jolts Indonesia's densely-populated Java city; 162 killed, hundreds injured, trapped

At least 162 people were killed and hundreds more injured as a 5.6 intensity earthquake shook Indonesia's main island of Java on Monday, reports said.

Nov 21, 2022

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