Turkey

Strong quake further damaged buildings in central Antakya; also felt in Egypt and Lebanon

Former Ghana international was victim of earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria

Turkey's Urbanisation Ministry estimates 84,700 buildings have collapsed or are severely damaged

Each freshly dug grave is topped with a wooden plank marking the same date of death - February 6, 2023

UN appealed for over $1b in funds for relief operation

PM Shehbaz meets Turkish president in Ankara and extends heartfelt condolences on tragic loss of thousands of lives

True to the spirit of one nation living in two states, we consider their loss as ours, says Premier Shehbaz

'We guarantee that we will go wherever they need help, even put our lives at risk,' says rescue leader Ferhan Halid

Turkey and Syria have been rocked by a devastating earthquake on Feb. 6 which has killed more than 41,000 people

Turkey's General Directorate of Security said it had identified 613 people accused of making provocative posts

Death toll in Turkey and Syria rises to nearly 34,000

The death toll rose to 35,224 as officials said 31,643 people had died in Turkey and at least 3,581 in Syria

As country grapples with thousands in casualties, experts say the disaster could mark a turning point for Erdogan

NDMA sends one more relief consignment to Turkiye

These are such glorious acts of philanthropy that enable humanity to triumph over insurmountable odds, says PM

At least 870,000 people urgently need food in the two countries after the quake, the UN reveals

Military and Rescue 1122 teams landed in Türkiye on Tuesday along with specially-trained sniffer dogs and equipment

It now ranks as seventh most deadly natural disaster this century

Cartoon appears to mock the devastating earthquake that killed thousands in Turkey and Syria

Shehbaz urges people to donate to Prime Minister’s relief fund

Access to Twitter was restricted on Wednesday, sparking protest by political figures, academics and activists

Many in the disaster zone slept in their cars or in streets under blankets in freezing cold

Video shows locals cheering as Mariam and Ilaaf are pulled out of debris wrapped in blankets

Turkish leader acknowledges ‘shortcomings’ with earthquake rescue effort

The rich history has left behind many archeological sites which have been major tourist attractions for decades.

The individuals were detained after officers found them sharing provocative posts aiming to create fear and panic

Information minister says new date to be announced 'after consultation with allies'

Bitter winter weather hampers rescue efforts and the delivery of aid with some areas are without fuel and electricity

Visit postponed at the last moment due to bad weather and ongoing relief operations in Turkiye

At least 1,540 killed, 9,733 injured as series of earthquakes cause massive devastation in Türkiye's southern parts

Swedish FM Tobias Billstrom declined to immediately comment on Erdogan's remarks

Earlier, Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections were scheduled to be held on June 18

‘Biden administration has told Congress it is preparing potential $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkiye’

Türkiye to continue taking 'effective steps' to counter terror financing, says Foreign Ministry

“We have launched a process as Russia-Turkey-Syria,” Erdogan says

Senate says Erdogan’s ‘timely and effective interventions singlehandedly averted a global disaster’ amid Ukraine war

Both leader reiterated their commitment to work together for regional peace and prosperity

No one has the right to insult judges or ignore court rulings, says Turkish president

Earlier, Bayraktar TB2 drone has featured prominently in global conflicts, pushing Baykar into the global spotlight

"Rights, law, justice ... The day will come when the AKP is called to account," the crowd chants.

Oil reserves at southeastern Gabar Mountain, 1 of top 10 onshore discoveries in 2022, valued at $12B, Erdogan says

Number of vessels queuing in the Black Sea increased to 20

Parliamentary debates are expected to begin in the second half of the month

A $60 per barrel price cap took effect this week

Mahmut Tat had sought asylum in Sweden in 2015 after being sentenced in Turkey

The law could see reporters and social media users jailed for up to three years for spreading ‘fake news’

Sapling plantation ceremonies held in foreign ministries of both countries to mark event

Shehbaz pitches govt strategy to meet Pakistan's energy requirements

During the visit, Shehbaz is expected to interact with leaders of Turkish business community

Turkey is more determined than ever to secure its southern border with a 'security corridor', says president