Saudi Arabia says it deposited $5B in Turkish central bank
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Monday it deposited $5 billion into the Turkish central bank, likely helping Ankara firm up its long-weakening currency, the lira, after last month’s massive earthquake that struck southeast Turkey and northern Syria. The deposit provides a capstone…#dubai #unitedarabemirates #saudiarabia #turkish #ankara #turkey #syria #jamalkhashoggi #saudiconsulate #istanbul (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
News Wrap: California residents reeling as another winter storm approaches
In our news wrap Monday, California residents are recovering from winter storms with more snow expected, the UN warns of funding shortages after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Ukraine holds out against a Russian attack, more than 20 people in Atlanta face domestic terrorism charges, and a…#turkey #syria #ukraine #russian #atlanta (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Novo Nordisk Foundation supports earthquake-affected Syrians with DKK 13 million
6 March 2023 – The Novo Nordisk Foundation is granting Danish Krone (DKK) 13 million (approximately €1.75 million) to provide lifesaving emergency relief, as well as health and food assistance to northwest Syria following the recent earthquakes.
Two weeks after a series of devastating earthquakes hit Türkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic, another strong earthquake hit the Region on 20 February 2023.
The need for support to earthquake-affected people in the 2 countries is still immense. To mitigate the consequences of the earthquakes the grant will be divided between 3 organizations with existi...
Source: WHO EMRO News - March 6, 2023 Category: Middle East Health Source Type: news
Russia works to ease visa regime for India, other countries: TASS
Russia is working on easing visa procedures for six countries, including India, Syria and Indonesia, the state TASS news agency cited Deputy Foreign Minister Evgeny Ivanov as saying on Sunday. "In addition to India (procedures simplification) ... is being worked out with Angola, Vietnam,…#syria #indonesia #tass #evgenyivanov #angola #vietnam #philippines (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Charitable Crypto Giving Continues Through Bear Market
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the crypto community mobilized to donate funds to the Ukraine Government and NGOs operating in the region. With millions of dollars in cryptocurrency coming in from around the world, the uncensorable nature of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others proved…#ukraine #ukrainegovernment #bitcoinethereum #turkey #syria #503c #robbieheeger #ethdenver #karaman #turkeyrelief (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Syria mission worth the risk, top U.S. general says after visit
The nearly eight-year-old U.S. deployment to Syria to combat Islamic State is still worth the risk, the top U.S. military officer said on Saturday, after an unannounced visit to a base to meet U.S. troops in the country's northeast. Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,…#syria #islamic #army #markmilley #jointchiefsofstaff #iraq #caliphate #syrian #iranian #kurdish (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Russia's shadow army
The Wagner Group, accused of numerous war crimes, has sent tens of thousands of mercenaries to fight in Ukraine. Here's everything you need to know: What is the Wagner Group? It is a private military company that, despite having no formal ties to the Kremlin, does the dirty work of flexing…#wagnergroup #ukraine #kremlin #wagner #syria #libya #russian #crimea #dmitryutkin #adolfhitler (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
World Bank: Quake caused damage worth $5.1 billion in Syria
The World Bank said Friday that Syria sustained an estimated $5.1 billion in damages in last month's massive earthquake that struck southeast Turkey and northern parts of the war-torn country. The quake killed at least 50,000 people, including about 6,000 in Syria, according to the United Nations.…#worldbank #syria #turkey #unitednations #idlib #latakia #jeanchristophecarret #middleeast (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Italy: Migrants paid 8,000 euros each for'voyage of death '
CROTONE, Italy -- Rescue teams pulled another body from the sea on Tuesday, bringing the death toll from Italy’s latest migration tragedy to 64, as prosecutors identified suspected smugglers who allegedly charged 8,000 euros (nearly $8,500) each for the “voyage of death” from Turkey to Italy.…#crotone #turkey #giorgia #calabrian #izmir #afghanistan #pakistan #syria #iraq #andreamortato (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Earthquake Relief Efforts in Syria Shouldn ’t Overlook Those With Disabilities
Shahd, a 12-year-old girl with a hearing disability, stands in front of a window facing her father, in the house her family live in, Azaz, Aleppo, Syria. Credit: Human Rights Watch. By Emina ĆerimovićNEW YORK, Feb 28 2023 (IPS) A few days ago, I saw a photo shared to Twitter of Sham, a young Syrian girl rescued from under the rubble in northwest Syria, sitting upright in her hospital bed, According to the Syrian Civil Defense, a volunteer humanitarian group also known as the White Helmets, Sham will lose both her legs because of injuries from the quake.
Looking at her photo, I couldn’t help but think of the add...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - February 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Emina Cerimovic Tags: Development & Aid Headlines Health Human Rights Humanitarian Emergencies Middle East & North Africa Source Type: news
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie Vote Against Mourning 50,000 Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) were the only two members of Congress on Monday to vote against a bipartisan resolution mourning the loss of life from a series of devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria this month. The measure passed the House by a vote of 412-2.…#marjorietaylorgreene #thomasmassie #turkey #syria #turkiye #iran #joewilson #uscongress #wilson #syrian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Magnitude 5.6 quake hits Turkey; more buildings collapse
ANKARA, Turkey -- A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Turkey on Monday — three weeks after a catastrophic temblor devastated the region — causing some buildings to collapse, an official said. There were no immediate reports of any casualties. Monday’s earthquake was centered in the town of…#ankara #turkey #yesilyurt #malatyaprovince #mehmetcinar #haberturk #turkish #syria #afad (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
U.K. radiographer reports from epicenter of earthquake in Turkey
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Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 27, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Iran Is Once Again Talking About Upgrading Syria ’s Air Defenses
Iran is openly talking about upgrading Syrian air defenses to help Damascus fend off continued Israeli airstrikes. However, as has been the case for a decade now, Israel will undoubtedly take preemptive military action if Tehran takes any serious steps toward implementing this stated objective. On…#iran #syrian #damascus #israeli #israel #tehran #iranian #syria #khordad #bavar373 (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Syria: “Enough is enough”
26 February 2023 – Buildings pancaked flat over sleeping populations in several governorates in Syria when the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on the dawn of 6 February 2023. Heartbroken mothers are grieving their young, fathers are seeking shelter for their now homeless families, and children want to awake from a nightmare that suddenly snatched any sense of safety and security, along with their families, away from them.
Twelve years of war had already eroded Syria’s health system as it responded to the health needs of those affected by the tragic earthquake. Immediately following the event, WHO provided life-saving ...
Source: WHO EMRO News - February 26, 2023 Category: Middle East Health Source Type: news
