West Asia

Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 19,000

Feb 09, 2023 11:46

Rescue teams have continued searching for survivors buried in the rubble of thousands of buildings destroyed in Turkey and Syria by disastrous earthquakes that killed more than 19,000.
Yemen crisis has no military solution: Iranian diplomat

Feb 09, 2023 09:03

The Iranian foreign minister’s senior advisor for special political affairs, underlined that the crisis in Yemen has no military solution.
Western sanctions killing innocent earthquake-hit Syrians

Feb 09, 2023 06:32

Albeit an enormous struggle, dealing with the humanitarian catastrophe in Turkey is considerably easier than providing life-saving assistance to neighboring Syria. This is because of crippling economic sanctions, being imposed on Damascus by the West.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 15,000

Feb 09, 2023 04:28

Rescue teams have continued searching for survivors buried in the rubble of thousands of buildings destroyed in Turkey and Syria by disastrous earthquakes that killed more than 15,000.
Syrians in desperate need of humanitarian aid as quake death toll rises

Feb 09, 2023 04:25

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake which hit Turkey and northern Syria continues to claim more lives as many remain stuck under the rubble in the cities of Aleppo and Lattakia.
Calls mounting for US to lift sanctions hampering aid efforts in quake-stricken Syria

Feb 09, 2023 03:56

As rescue efforts continue in war-torn Syria following massive earthquakes, calls are growing for the US and its allies to remove their sanctions, which are said to be hampering international aid efforts in the country.
Syrian FM: US sanctions prevent delivery of 'everything' to Syria after deadly earthquake

Feb 08, 2023 05:34

Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has highlighted Syria’s need for humanitarian assistance after the recent devastating earthquake, warning that the US sanctions have worsened the circumstances as the illegal bans have prevented the delivery of everything to the country.
Netizens fume as US sanctions exacerbate humanitarian crisis in quake-hit Syria

Feb 08, 2023 09:26

In the wake of devastating earthquakes that struck Syria and Turkey on Monday, thousands of Syrian civilians continue to be trapped under the rubble, while many more are in temporary shelters in unbearably cold weather.
Saudi court sentences 4 political prisoners to death in fresh crackdown

Feb 08, 2023 09:18

Saudi Arabian authorities have sentenced four more anti-regime activists to death in a fresh crackdown by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against political opponents in the kingdom.
Israel minister vows unabated continuation of regime's settlement activities

Feb 08, 2023 05:43

A controversial Israeli regime minister from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right cabinet vows that the regime's illegal settlement activities in the occupied West Bank will continue unabated.