Maldives probes 'doctor' who claims to heal the deaf

According to foreign media reports, the man, who was deported from Saudi Arabia on charges of fraud, has also been arrested in Turkey.

8 February 2023

Turkish president declares emergency, death toll at 7200

Tens of thousands of people were injured or left homeless in cities in Turkey and northern Syria.

8 February 2023

Maldives raises MVR 3.2m in aid to quake hit Turkey, Syria

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has pledged to donate 1 million fish cans on behalf of Maldivians to those affected in Turkey and Syria.

11 February 2023

Turkish leader acknowledges problems with relief efforts

Erdogan, who has declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces and sent in troops to help, arrived in Kahramanmaras.

9 February 2023

Strong earthquake strikes Turkey-Iran border

Iranian emergency officials said rescue teams were despatched to the area and hospitals were put on alert, state media said.

29 January 2023

Maldives donates million tuna cans to quake hit Turkey, Syria

The President's Office said 500,000 cans of tuna will be donated to each country to assist in the efforts to provide humanitarian and relief aid.

10 February 2023

Russia signals aid to Syria out of Turkey likely to continue

The Security Council initially authorized aid deliveries in 2014 into opposition-held areas of Syria from Iraq, Jordan and two points in Turkey.

5 January 2023

Three women, two children pulled from rubble in Turkey

Organised by Arab tribes, trucks loaded with blankets, food, medical supplies and tents arrived overnight in Syria.

16 February 2023