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Palestinian teen killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers in West Bank
Ramallah: A Palestinian teenager on Tuesday died of critical wounds sustained in clashes with Israeli soldiers that broke out in the Far’a refugee camp near the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestinian…
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Turkey: Chef Salt Bae comes to aid earthquake survivors, earns praise
Salt Bae, the popular chef and social media personality, has made headlines for his philanthropic efforts following a devastating earthquake in Turkey. Seeing the suffering of the earthquake survivors, Gokce decided to…
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Understanding Turkey’s quake impact is an important step in risk prevention
Turkey is known for its rich history, stunning scenery, and vibrant culture. However, it is also one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. Earthquakes in Turkey have been consistently deadly…
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Turkey-Syria quake deaths to top 50K: UN relief chief Martin Griffiths
UN humanitarian head Martin Griffiths, the death toll from the huge earthquake in Turkey and Syria may ‘double or more’ from its present level of 28,000 people. Griffiths landed in Turkey’s southern city…
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Meet Sarah, Saudi Arabia’s first interactive robot
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s first robot under the name ‘Sarah’ welcomed the visitors of the Saudi Digital Exhibition, which is participating in the activities of the “LEAP 2023” international technical…
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Emir of Qatar enters race to buy Manchester United
London: The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, is interested in buying Premier League giants Manchester United, according to a media report. He values the club below the Glazer family’s…
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Syria calls for int’l aid after deadly earthquakes
Damascus: The Syrian Foreign Ministry has called for international help after powerful earthquakes hit the country and killed nearly 900 people in Syria. In a statement, the ministry urged the United Nations,…
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US teams deploying quickly to support Turkish rescue efforts: Biden
Washington: US President Joe Biden spoke to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan and reaffirmed the US’ readiness to provide “any and all” needed assistance to Turkey in the wake of devastating…
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Drinking water in Israel becomes turbid after Turkey-Syria quakes
Jerusalem: Drinking water in northeastern Israel has become turbid after deadly earthquakes hit parts of Syria and Turkey, local authorities said. The Israeli Ministry of Health issued a statement instructing the residents…
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UN launches emergency responses following earthquakes in Turkey, Syria
United Nations: In the wake of devastating earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria early on Monday, UN aid agencies have scrambled to help many thousands of reported victims, including those…
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Turkey-Syria quake toll rises above 3,500
Istanbul/Damascus: Over 3,500 people were killed – more than 2,370 in Turkey and at least 1,400 in Syria, thousands more were injured, and extensive damage was caused in both countries, including fires…
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Earthquakes: Aleppo among worst-hit areas in Syria
Damascus: The Syrian war-torn city of Aleppo is among the worst-hit areas in the country following the deadly earthquakes on Monday. The earthquakes that also devastated parts of southern Turkey are now…
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China coerces Uyghurs in Turkey to spy on each other
New Delhi: More than six years into China’s campaign to eradicate independent Uyghur society at home, the Chinese authorities are going to great length to keep tabs on ordinary Uyghurs abroad, media…
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6 killed, 36 injured in traffic accident in Turkey
Ankara: Six people were killed and 36 others injured in a traffic accident in the western Turkish province of Afyonkarahisar. A passenger bus overturned after the driver lost control of the bus…
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Palestinian killed by Israeli soldiers near West Bank village
Ramallah: A Palestinian man was killed by Israeli soldiers near the village of Huwara south in the West Bank city of Nablus, according to authorities. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said…
