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

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 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

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

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

Huge earthquake kills 3,000 in Turkey and Syria

In Syria, already wrecked by more than 11 years of civil war, the health ministry said 593 people had been killed.

7 February 2023

Rescuers toil on in rubble of Turkey and Syriaa

Turkey said about 80,000 people were in hospital, with more than 1 million in temporary shelters.

12 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