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/

A briefing note to ministers about the Turkey contracts said that a direct award of the vessels "is not legal" but they would still be "looking at future contracts".

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/23535453.ferguson-marine-fears-future-state-shipyard-lack-work/?ref=rss

A British Columbia woman who lost nearly a dozen family members in the devastating earthquake in Turkey has returned to Vancouver after a trip to her hometown, and said the region remains desperately in need of help.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9526606/bc-woman-turkey-quake-return-concerns/

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 an official with Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), the conflict has also emptied at least 800 villages since 2015, when a ceasefire between Turkey and the PKK broke down, driving thousands of people from their homes.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/turkeys-push-into-iraq-risks-deeper-conflict/article_7a846d08-1930-5444-9bd3-5151d7e9497c.html

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 story on their website, the four girls were born in Afghanistan and spent their early lives in Iran and Turkey.

Source: https://kidotalkradio.com/ixp/660/p/ddd-visit-2023/

Additionally, defender Martha Tembo and midfielders Hellen Chanda and Ireen Lungu who play in Kazakhstan are also in Turkey for pre-season with WFC BIIK-Shymkent.

Source: https://www.mwebantu.com/copper-queens-safe-in-turkey-after-earthquake-says-faz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=copper-queens-safe-in-turkey-after-earthquake-says-faz

A demonstrator holds a placard reads that: "Budget for education, not for the religious affairs directorate!" during a rally against the government's latest religion-related policies on the education system, in Istanbul, Turkey December 10, 2023.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/role-of-islam-in-turkish-education-fuels-secularist-fears/article_cef47f50-78cc-5459-b47f-86b0a752d57b.html

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 draughts duo from Motherwell flew the SA flag high last week when they claimed podium positions at the World Qualifier Checkers Tournament in Turkey.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2023-05-10-motherwell-draughts-duo-make-big-moves-in-turkish-tournament/

A father and son who died in a moped accident while in Turkey last week who “were two beautiful souls who enriched the lives of all those around them” are to be laid to rest on Tuesday.

Source: https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2023/07/23/father-and-son-who-died-in-turkey-crash-to-be-buried-on-tuesday/

A fault cleaved olive fields in Tepehan village in Turkey following an earthquake this month.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/27/briefing/yellen-ukraine-visit-northern-ireland-trade-deal.html

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 former paratrooper and passionate Real Madrid fan, he began the trip in January 2022, travelling across Europe, Turkey and Iraq – before being held in Iran for more than a year.

Source: https://thefrontierpost.com/spanish-football-fan-held-in-tehran-released-iran-says/

After attending a week-long detox in Turkey back in June 2015, the runway sensation wound up being escorted off an easyJet flight home after her airport drinking session took a heavy turn.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12282823/How-Londons-sober-socialites-making-booze-free-lifestyle-cool.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

After speaking for three years ‘as friends’ the couple became official two years ago in 2021 – but it was only this February that Demi flew out to meet Bayram in Turkey for the first time since meeting him five years ago.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/12/27/long-distance-holiday-romance-couple-reunite-five-years-apart-20028176/

After the earthquake, Assad agreed to the opening of two new crossing points from Turkey, at Bab al-Salam and al-Raee on a temporary basis.

Source: https://www.aol.com/news/un-aid-enters-opposition-held-113904416.html

Against this backdrop, the EU stepped up financial support, hoping Turkey can continue accepting refugees who might otherwise end up in Europe.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/11/battling-public-mood-turkey-quietly-assimilates-syrians

Ahead of Biden’s call with Netanyahu, Blinken concluded his latest whirlwind Middle East tour with a stop in Turkey, where again his host pressed for an Israeli ceasefire.

Source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/538329/israel-vows-to-take-security-responsibility-of-gaza-after-war