Three people have died after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, weeks after a deadly quake devastated the region. More than 680 people have been injured in Turkey and Syria. Turkey’s disaster and emergency agency Afad said the …
Berlin: ‘Under The Sky Of Damascus’ Explores Sexual Politics In Syria, Where Women Face Constant Threat Of Violence From Men
Millions of women in the Muslim world live under the dominion of men, subject to their rules, confined by their power. The documentary Under the Sky of Damascus, making its world premiere tonight …
Turkey hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake just weeks after disaster
Turkey and northern Syria were rocked by a new earthquake of 6.4 magnitude tonight, sending buildings swaying as far away as Lebanon and Egypt. It was less violent than the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southwestern Turkey two weeks ago, and much …
Another strong quake hits near Turkey-Syria border, rattling devastated area
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, near its shared border with northern Syria. The quake, centered in Turkey’s Hatay province, came two weeks after the same region was devastated by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks that …
Papal aides scramble to deliver relief to quake victims in Turkey, Syria
On Saturday, a fresh delivery of supplies from Pope Francis arrived in Turkey, where two papal representatives have been on official visits to meet with locals and to convey the pope’s closeness.
Assad’s Rule Complicates Syrian Earthquake Recovery
Instead of expressing condolences or declaring national mourning, the Syrian regime has sought to use the catastrophe to achieve political and financial gain – such as increasing its international …
Blinken announces $100M more in earthquake aid during visit to Turkey
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday traveled to survey damage from two devastating earthquakes as he announced $100 million in funds for Turkey and Syria.
Quake death toll in Turkey and Syria rises to almost 47,000
The Syrian figures are, however … To help victims, the Turkish government called on property owners to provide housing for the earthquake victims and for those who don’t own property to donate money …
Pakistan stands in solidarity with quake-affected people of Turkiye, Syria Pak HC
Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada Zaheer A. Janjua on Saturday said that the people of Pakistan stood in solidarity with their Turkish and Syrian brethren in the wake of the devastating earthquake.
Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake
Turkey’s disaster management agency says more than 6,000 aftershocks hit the disaster region in the days following the Feb. 6 earthquake