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More contractors axed for Turkey earthquake

February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

Minister of Environment, Urban Planning and Climate Change Murat Kurum announced on Friday that a total of 84,726 buildings were damaged in the February 6 earthquake

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Turkey earthquake survivor defy odds, survive for 187 hours with own pee

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

A member of the Turkish medical rescue team said people under the rubble can generally survive up to five days. “Anything beyond five days is a miracle,” he said.

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Three tremors hit Turkey in 24 hours, over 2000 killed

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

Meanwhile, at least 783 people were killed Monday across Syria following the earthquake.

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Taliban-backed TTP claims responsibility for Peshawar blast in Pakistan, toll rises to 100

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

The outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the Peshawar blast but later withdrew even as the death toll increased to 100 on Tuesday.

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Mosque blast kills 28 in Pakistan

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

At least 28 people were killed and 150 were injured in a devastating blast inside a mosque in Peshawar’s Police Lines area on Monday.

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Jaishankar says in Sri Lanka, India decided not to wait on others but to do what it believed is right

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

He said India will encourage greater investments in the Sri Lankan economy, especially in the core areas like energy, tourism and infrastructure.

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Fatal Nepal plane crash due to ‘aerodynamic stall’

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

The pilot of the ill-fated aircraft that crashed near Pokhara in Nepal yesterday may have misjudged the landing causing him to stall the plane and loss control.