earthquake
Gov’t media center rules out imminent ‘tsunami’ because of Turkey quake
Egypt
February 13, 2023
Gov’t media center rules out imminent ‘tsunami’ because of Turkey quake
The cabinet media center ruled out reports that Egypt would be hit by a Tsunami or destructive tremor in the…
Death toll climbs to 33,000 people in Turkey-Syria earthquake
Middle East
February 13, 2023
Death toll climbs to 33,000 people in Turkey-Syria earthquake
CNN — More than 33,000 people have died across Turkey and Syria since a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on…
Several rescue operations suspended in Syria and Turkey as chances of survival diminish
Middle East
February 12, 2023
Several rescue operations suspended in Syria and Turkey as chances of survival diminish
Security risks put a handful of search and rescue operations on hold on Saturday, as the death toll of the…
Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future
Middle East
February 12, 2023
Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future
A baby began her life surrounded by chaos and devastation this week. Reportedly named Aya – meaning ‘miracle’ in Arabic…
Egypt’s NRIAG debunks reports of ‘devastating earthquake’ in the Red Sea
Egypt
February 12, 2023
Egypt’s NRIAG debunks reports of ‘devastating earthquake’ in the Red Sea
The head of the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) Gad al-Qady on Saturday debunked reports about a…
One Egyptian rescued and two dead in Turkey earthquake: Official
Egypt
February 12, 2023
One Egyptian rescued and two dead in Turkey earthquake: Official
The Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs announced Saturday that an Egyptian student was successfully rescued after being trapped…
‘Secondary disaster’ looms as UN aid finally reaches survivors battling frozen conditions in Syria
Middle East
February 12, 2023
‘Secondary disaster’ looms as UN aid finally reaches survivors battling frozen conditions in Syria
CNN — Survivors of Monday’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria could face “a secondary disaster” as cold and snow lead…
Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. Experts say it didn’t have to be this way
Middle East
February 11, 2023
Quake-hit Turkey and Syria face years of rebuilding. Experts say it didn’t have to be this way
CNN — Five days after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria the number of dead is staggering.…
A handful of ‘miracle’ rescues, but hopes dim more than four days after quake
Middle East
February 11, 2023
A handful of ‘miracle’ rescues, but hopes dim more than four days after quake
In the days since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Turkey, the death toll, now at more than 23,000,…
Erdogan promises penalties for “abusers” involved in crime during the state of emergency
Middle East
February 10, 2023
Erdogan promises penalties for “abusers” involved in crime during the state of emergency
Reports of attacks on businesses and robberies are coming in from regions impacted by Monday’s earthquake, Turkish President Recep Tayyip…