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Death toll from earthquake in Turkey and Syria exceeds 25,000

The dead toll from last week's horrific 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria topped 25,000 on Saturday (local time), according to CNN. According to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the number of those slain in Turkey has grown to 21,848. On Saturday, Erdogan said in the southeastern city of Sanliurfa...

Australia, NZ announces USD 11 million in aid for Turkey and Syria

The announcement of USD 11 million in relief for earthquake-stricken Turkey and Syria was made on Monday by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, according to CNN. A total of USD 11.5 million was pledged by both leaders as relief for those affected by...