"I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. I have directed my team to continue to closely monitor the situation in coordination with Turkiye and provide any and all needed assistance," President Biden tweeted on Monday.
As condolences poured in from world leaders after a deadly earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, claiming more than 500 lives, a level 4 alert was declared in Turkey as the country issued a fervent appeal to the international comunity to rush aid.
Two teams of the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF), comprising 100 personnel with specially trained dog squads and necessary equipment, are ready to be flown to the earthquake-hit area for search and rescue operations. Medical teams are also being readied with trained doctors and para
The deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southern Turkey in the early hours of Monday have claimed more than 500 lives in nearby regions as well as Syria, CNN reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of life in the massive earthquake that rattled Turkey and nearby areas and claimed more than 100 lives.
At least 76 people have been killed across seven provinces in Turkey and 42 have been found dead in Syria as a deadly earthquake struck 23 kilometers (14.2 miles) east of Nurdagi, Gaziantep province in Turkey on Monday.
Commemorating the Ghulja massacre, people in huge numbers took to the streets in Istanbul and held demonstrations against China's atrocities towards Uyghur Muslims.
The massive earthquake that shook Turkey and nearby regions in the early hours of Monday, killed at least 17 and injured many, turning buildings into rubble, CNN reported.
Aftershocks followed the quake. There were reports of destroyed buildings in Turkey and Syria, where tremors also were felt. Significant casualties are likely.