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WHO appeals for $43-M to support quake response in Syria, Türkiye
February 15, 2023, 12:11 pm
ANKARA – The World Health Organization (WHO) launched an appeal worth $43 million to support the earthquake response in Syria, and Türkiye, WHO regional director for Europe, said Tuesday. “I expect this to at least double over the coming days, as we get a better assessment of the massive… Read More
Turkish president names baby of quake victim at Istanbul hospital
February 14, 2023, 7:11 pm
WASHINGTON –Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday named the newborn baby of an earthquake victim at a hospital in Istanbul. During his visit to survivors at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Erdogan recited the adhan, or Muslim call to prayer, in the newborn girl's ear and… Read More
EU economy set to avoid recession but headwinds persist
February 14, 2023, 4:12 pm
BRUSSELS – Both the European Union (EU) and the eurozone should narrowly avoid a technical recession, according to the European Commission's Winter 2023 Economic Forecast published on Monday. The growth outlook for 2023 is raised to 0.8 percent for the EU and 0.9 percent for the eurozone,… Read More
Violations vs. children in armed conflicts 'shockingly high': UN
February 14, 2023, 3:17 pm
WASHINGTON – Violations against children in armed conflicts "remain at a shockingly high level," the UN warned Monday as the international community seeks to curtail the tragedies. Virginia Gamba, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' special representative for children and armed conflict, told… Read More
US denies Beijing's claims of spy balloons in Chinese airspace
February 14, 2023, 2:24 pm
WASHINGTON – The US denied on Monday Beijing's assertions that Washington has been flying spy balloons over Chinese airspace, allegations made as the US downed a fourth "unidentified object" over the weekend. The US has not attributed three of the objects to any country or purpose, but… Read More
US congressmen looking into Covid-19 origins, AP reports
February 14, 2023, 2:22 pm
MOSCOW – The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has launched a probe into the origins of the coronavirus by requesting information from Biden administration officials, the Associated Press reported on Monday. According to the AP, the subcommittee on the coronavirus pandemic at the… Read More
ASEAN, India youth leaders urged to help attain peace, prosperity
February 13, 2023, 11:48 pm Updated on February 14, 2023, 7:03 am
HYDERABAD, India – An official of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) urged the youth leaders in India and Southeast Asia to make a big difference by harnessing their skills and capabilities to help in the advancement of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. “In realizing… Read More
Sarajevo ranked the city with the world's worst air pollution
February 13, 2023, 8:14 pm
BELGRADE, Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital Sarajevo has been ranked the city with the world's most polluted air, according to figures from air quality technology firm IQAir released Sunday. According to the Swiss firm’s data, Sarajevo air pollution on Sunday was measured at 195, or… Read More
US Embassy in Moscow urges citizens to leave Russia 'immediately'
February 13, 2023, 8:12 pm
ISTANBUL – The US Embassy in Moscow has issued a travel advisory for its citizens due to the “unpredictable consequences” of the war in Ukraine, which is approaching its one-year anniversary. “Do not travel to Russia due to … the potential for harassment and the singling out of US… Read More
Saudi to send 1st female astronaut to space this year
February 13, 2023, 7:53 pm
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia announced Sunday that it will send its first female astronaut to the International Space Station during the second quarter of this year. In a statement, the Saudi Space Commission said it will send its first female astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi, and Ali… Read More
S. Korea lunar orbiter Danuri sends back photos of moon's surface
February 13, 2023, 4:08 pm
SEOUL – South Korea's unmanned space vehicle, Danuri, has sent its first-ever photos of the surface of the moon after starting orbiting Earth's natural satellite a month ago, the state space research center said Monday. Danuri, which entered the selenocentric orbit on Dec. 27 (2022) after 145… Read More
US shoots down unidentified object flying over Great Lakes region
February 13, 2023, 4:02 pm
ANKARA – The US military shot down an unidentified unmanned object flying over the Great Lakes region in the state of Michigan on Sunday. "An F-16 fired an AIM9x (missile) to shoot down an airborne object flying at approximately 20,000 feet altitude in U.S. airspace over Lake Huron in the… Read More
US military downs another flying object over Lake Huron
February 13, 2023, 2:52 pm
WASHINGTON – The US military has taken down an octagonal object over Lake Huron, Michigan Congressman Jack Bergman wrote on Twitter. "The US military has decommissioned another ‘object’ over Lake Huron. I appreciate the decisive action by our fighter pilots. The American people deserve far… Read More
Rescue teams save more survivors of Türkiye quakes
February 13, 2023, 2:04 pm
ADIYAMAN/KONYA/ANTALYA/GAZIANTEP, Türkiye – More people were pulled from the rubble of collapsed buildings late Sunday as rescue teams from around the world raced against time to save lives in the wake of last Monday's powerful earthquakes in southern Türkiye. Seven-year-old Mustafa was… Read More
Pope calls for prayers, solidarity with quake victims
February 13, 2023, 1:36 pm
LONDON – Pope Francis on Sunday again called for prayers and solidarity with the victims of this week’s earthquakes that shook southern Türkiye and affected Syria. "We continue to be close, with prayer and concrete support, to the earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey," he said during his… Read More
22 UAE planes airlift 640 tons of aid supplies to Syria, Turkiye
February 13, 2023, 12:00 pm
ABU DHABI – The UAE has airlifted 640 tons of relief supplies in a humanitarian operation called "Chivalrous Knight / 2" to aid those affected by the earthquake in Syria and Turkiye. The airbridge has carried out 22 flights, including 7 to Syria that carried food assistance and 515 tents.… Read More
Japan says Chinese vessel entered its territorial waters
February 12, 2023, 8:05 pm
ANKARA – Japan on Sunday said that a Chinese navy survey vessel entered its territorial waters near islands close to the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima, the latest confirmed sighting of Chinese ships in the area since December last year. Citing the Defense Ministry, Kyodo News Agency… Read More
NORAD shoots down unidentified object over Canada: prime minister
February 12, 2023, 7:12 pm
OTTAWA – North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) shot down an unidentified object above northern Canada, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said. "I ordered the takedown of an unidentified object that violated Canadian airspace. NORAD Command shot down the object over the… Read More
More than 24.6K die in Türkiye quakes
February 12, 2023, 6:55 pm
ANKARA – Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said late Saturday that at least 24,617 people were killed by two strong earthquakes that jolted southern Türkiye earlier this week. Oktay said 32,071 search and rescue teams continue to work. Oktay said the Earthquake Crimes Investigation Departments… Read More
Angelina Jolie appeals for donations for quake-hit Türkiye, Syria
February 12, 2023, 3:24 pm
ISTANBUL – Angelina Jolie appealed Saturday for donations to Türkiye and Syria following the devastating twin earthquakes that killed thousands earlier this week. “My heart goes out to the people of Syria and Turkey. It’s hard to grasp the unimaginable pain so many families are suffering at… Read More
