Turkey's quake toll tops 48,000 as govt races to build container cities
The combined death toll including those killed in Syria has climbed to more than 54,000.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Turkey steps up rebuilding plans as quake toll nears 50,000
Suleyman Soylu said 313,000 tents had been erected, with 100,000 container homes to be installed in the disaster zone.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Turkey investigates building contractors as quake toll rises
Suleyman Soylu said 564 suspects had been identified so far, with 160 people formally arrested and many more still under investigation.
Thu Feb 23 2023
Death toll from powerful twin earthquakes in southern Turkiye rises to 42,310
AFAD said the quakes, centred in Pazarcik and Elbistan districts of Kahramanmaras province, were followed by 7,184 aftershocks.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Fresh earthquake hits Turkey-Syria border two weeks after disaster
Three people were killed and more than 200 injured, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Turkey blames deadly bomb on Kurdish militants; PKK denies involvement
The explosion killed six people in Istanbul and police detained 47 people including a Syrian woman suspected of planting the bomb.
Tue Nov 15 2022
Turkey blames Istanbul blast on Kurdish militants, arrests 22, including bomber
The person who carried out the incident, left the bomb, was detained, Turkey's Interior Minister confirms.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Wildfire in southwest Turkey enters third day
Some 274 people were evacuated as a precaution, officials have said.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Strong earthquake strikes Aegean Sea, shaking Turkey, Greece
Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Twitter that six buildings had collapsed in two districts of Izmir province.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Turkey says detains 1,000 'secret imams' in police purge
The nationwide sweep was one of the largest operations in months against suspected supporters of the cleric, Fethullah Gulen, a former ally of President Tayyip Erdogan.
Wed Apr 26 2017
Gunman kills 39 in Istanbul nightclub attack, manhunt under way
A gunman opened fire on New Year revellers at a packed nightclub on the shores of Istanbul's Bosphorus waterway on Sunday killing at least 39 people, including many foreigners, then fled the scene.
Sun Jan 01 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024