A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit south-eastern Turkey and northern Syria during the early hours of Monday morning, followed by a second measuring 7.5.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/uksport/2023/02/07/christian-atsu-rescued-from-rubble-after-turkish-earthquake-ghana-fa/

Abdo al Sabbah, another 17-year-old, was left behind and what happened to him was not revealed until March 16, when Turkish authorities returned his body to his family in Syria.

Source: https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/04/27/turkish-border-guards-torture-kill-syrians

Abu Dhabi, which normalised relations with Assad's government in 2018, has led aid efforts in the aftermath of the February 6 earthquake that struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, killing tens of thousands.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/03/time-syria-return-arab-fold-uae-president-tells-assad-during-visit

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the flight is carrying more than 35 tons of relief material, of which over 23 tons is headed for relief efforts in Syria, and around 12 tons to Turkey.

Source: https://indiatribune.com/7th-operation-dost-flight-reaches-earthquake-hit-syria-with-over-23-tons-of-relief-material/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7th-operation-dost-flight-reaches-earthquake-hit-syria-with-over-23-tons-of-relief-material

According to the UN, four million people in Syria depend on humanitarian assistance to survive following years of conflict, economic strife and devastating earthquakes.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/07/un-fails-agree-syria-aid-lifeline-extension

Additional attacks that day occurred at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center near Baghdad International Airport and a mission support site in Euphrates in Northeast Syria; on Oct. 20 at al-Harir air base; and Oct. 23 at Al Tanf Garrison in Syria.

Source: https://www.samfordcrimson.com/us-led-forces-begin-live-fire-exercises-in-iraq-syria-after-14-attacks-on-american-bases-left-24-injured-2023-10-25.html

Additional attacks that day occurred at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center near Baghdad International Airport and a mission support site in Euphrates in Northeast Syria; on Oct. 20 at al-Harir air base; and Oct. 23 at Al Tanf Garrison in Syria.

Source: https://www.samfordcrimson.com/us-led-forces-begin-live-fire-exercises-in-iraq-syria-after-14-attacks-on-american-bases-left-24-injured-2023-10-25.html

A Defense Department official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak freely with the media, said Friday that there were three attacks by Iran-backed militias on U.S. facilities in Iraq and Syria.

Source: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/11/17/israel-poised-to-expand-ground-offensive-beyond-northern-gaza-strip/

A devastating earthquake that toppled buildings across parts of Turkey and neighboring Syria has revived a longstanding debate locally and in neighboring Cyprus about a large nuclear power station being built on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coastline.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/turkey-quake-revives-debate-over-nuclear-plant-being-built/

A father who fled war in Syria has spoken of his fears he may be deported to Rwanda as he awaits court rulings.

Source: https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/refugee-nottingham-hotel-raises-fears-8585614

A Filipina earlier reported among the casualties of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this week had been rescued and is alive, a representative of the Filipino community there said.

Source: https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/09/pinay-rescued-from-turkey-quake-rubble/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pinay-rescued-from-turkey-quake-rubble

A flurry of Russian Il-76s has also reportedly been shuttling between bases used by Wagner in Libya and Latakia, Syria in the days leading up to the fighting and since it began.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/04/specter-prolonged-conflict-haunts-sudan-warring-generals-dig

After all, IAF jets have often fired standoff missiles against fixed targets in Syria while flying unopposed within sovereign Lebanese airspace.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/pauliddon/2023/07/02/little-let-up-in-israels-air-campaign-against-iran-in-syria/

After arriving in Syria, IS registered Ali and his family, and Ali underwent IS religious and military training with other English speakers, officials said.

Source: https://ktar.com/story/5479555/u-s-citizen-gets-20-years-for-joining-islamic-state-group/

After more than a decade of being banned from the Arab League, Syria is reportedly going to be invited to the organization’s next summit, which will be held in Saudi Arabia in May.

Source: https://themedialine.org/top-stories/israeli-military-strategy-in-syria-may-be-affected-by-arab-syrian-normalization/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=israeli-military-strategy-in-syria-may-be-affected-by-arab-syrian-normalization

After the jihadists lost their last territory to SDF-led forces in 2019, SDF has cracked down on remnants of IS, whose members still launch deadly attacks in Syria.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/03/syria-condemns-us-generals-visit-kurdish-held-northeast

A: He was instructed to obtain it because he intended to forward it to the leader in Syria, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Source: http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2023/10/enigmas-behind-easter-bombings-in-sri_1.html

Aid workers on the ground have expressed concerns about the help being provided to Syria after the two devastating earthquakes - describing the current situation as a "nightmare scenario".

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1735657/uk-aid-syria-stolen-dictator-bashar-al-assad-earthquake-turkey-united-nations

A joint BBC and Queen’s University last year profiled families from Syria, Nigeria and Ethiopia who have made their home in Belfast.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/apr/09/northern-ireland-immigration-ethnic-minorities

All manakish profits from Feb. 9 to Feb. 16 will be donated to help earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey.

Source: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/everett-bakery-selling-middle-eastern-pizzas-to-help-earthquake-victims/