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Feb 21, 2023 6:36 PM

Woman and girl died of panic in Syria

In Syria, a woman and a girl died as a result of panic during the earthquake in the provinces of Hama and Tartus, local media outlets said.

Feb 21, 2023 6:07 PM

Read: Turkey earthquake videos go viral — 'felt like the end of the world,' say locals | Watch

The incident occurred just two weeks after the deadliest earthquake in modern Turkish history left tens of thousands of people dead. The epicentre of the quake was located near the southern city of Antakya and its effects were felt in the neighboring countries as well.

Feb 21, 2023 5:35 PM

READ: Indian Army's medical team treated over 3,600 earthquake victims in Turkey

The para field hospital treated 3,604 victims and performed four major surgeries, 63 minor surgeries and 343 minor procedures, including 87 PoP applications for fractures. The team also provided emergency medical care to the victims and volunteers.

Feb 21, 2023 5:01 PM

Blinken welcomes 'time out' on Greece-Turkey tension

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday urged NATO allies Greece and Turkey to calm rhetoric as both countries head to national elections, in an effort to bolster unity in the trans-Atlantic alliance as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears its anniversary. Blinken met with officials in Athens after a stop in Turkey, where he also visited regions hardest hit by devastating recent earthquakes.

Feb 21, 2023 4:35 PM

Willing to take a time out from longstanding disputes over sea boundaries:Greek and Turkish officials

Greek and Turkish officials said they are willing to take a time out from longstanding disputes over sea boundaries in the eastern Mediterranean in the aftermath of the earthquakes that have killed about 45,000 people in Turkey and Syria.

Feb 21, 2023 4:21 PM

PM Modi on Monday lauded NDRF, defence personnel, says 'Operation Dost' reflected 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'

Indian team reflected the spirit of the entire world being one family for us, lauded Prime Narendra Modi on Monday as he interacted with Indian human assistance and disaster relief teams which were deployed in earthquake-hit Turkiye and Syria. PM's interaction happened a few hours before the second earthquake hit the region.

Feb 21, 2023 4:00 PM

Death toll rises to 8 from Turkey-Syria earthquake on Monday

The death toll in Turkey and Syria rose to eight in a new and powerful earthquake that struck two weeks after a devastating temblor killed nearly 45,000 people, authorities and media said Tuesday.

Feb 21, 2023 3:43 PM

Syrian baby born in earthquake adopted by aunt and uncle

An infant child born in northern Syria during this month’s devastating earthquake has reunited with her aunt and uncle, after her parents and siblings died in the disaster, Reurers reported.

Feb 21, 2023 2:29 PM

Turkey earthquake: NDRF DG tells how IAF and ITBP helped

NDRF DG Atul Karwal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave full support and the PMO held a meeting and instructed us to go there immediately and our official passports were made on the same day. "The IAF brought our team from Kolkata to Delhi. ITBP provided us winter clothing and our team departed without delay of a minute," said NDRF DG Atul Karwal

Feb 21, 2023 2:01 PM

Turkey earthquake LIVE | India's effort in rescue operations after Feb 6 tremors

NDRF DG Atul Karwal said that a total of 85 bodies were recovered by the NDRF. "We were able to rescue the two girls alive. There was so much respect from locals. There were food problems but they used to arrange some food and tea for our teams."

"Dogs are trained to sniff and sense the possibility of an alive person buried in the rubble. Our dog Julie sniffed something and barked to inform us that there is a person trapped inside, later our second dog Romeo reconfirmed and then we were able to rescue a girl alive," the NDRF DG said.

Feb 21, 2023 1:43 PM

Turkey LIVE: US promises to help Turkey for 'as long as it takes'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged prolonged US support to Turkey as it recovers from an earthquake earlier this month that has left more than 47,000 dead. The country committing to helping Turkey “for as long as it takes.”

Feb 21, 2023 1:27 PM

Turkey earthquake videos go viral — 'felt like the end of the world,' say locals | Watch

Several videos of Turkey earthquake have thronged social media platforms. A car’s dash camera captured the footage of the earthquake that took place in Turkey's Hatay. Another video shows frightened people fleeing their homes after the quake.Click here to watch

Feb 21, 2023 1:12 PM

Turkey Earthquake LIVE Updates: Death toll rises to 6, dashcam footage shows fresh quake hitting Hatay

Six people died after an earthquake struck the border region of Turkey and Syria, CNN Turk reported on Tuesday.

Feb 21, 2023 12:58 PM

Turkey LIVE updates | Morning visuals from the calamity site

Feb 21, 2023 12:24 PM

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