Death toll rises above 11,200 in Turkey, Syria quake

Istanbul, Feb 8 (AFP/APP): The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria rose above 11,200 on Wednesday as rescuers raced to save survivors trapped under debris in the winter cold. Officials and medics said 8,574 people had died in Turkey and […]

Cambodia announces humanitarian aid for quake-hit Türkiye

ANKARA, Feb 8 (AA/APP): Cambodia on Wednesday announced $100,000 in humanitarian aid for Türkiye following Monday’s deadly earthquakes that claimed more than 7,000 lives. In a statement, the Royal Government of Cambodia extended condolences to the government and people of Türkiye, especially the bereaved families, […]

Tedesco named Belgium national football coach

Brussels, Feb 8 (AFP/APP): Domenico Tedesco will take over as head coach of Belgium, the country’s federation announced (RBFA) on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Italy-born Tedesco succeeds Roberto Martinez, who stepped down after Belgium failed to qualify for the knockout stages at the World Cup in […]

Zelensky due to hold talks in Britain on Wednesday

London, Feb 8 (AFP/APP): Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the UK on Wednesday, Britain said, in the Ukrainian leader’s second overseas trip since Russian troops invaded his country nearly a year ago. London used the announcement of the visit to say that it would offer fighter […]

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