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Six dead in the latest earthquake to rock Turkey and Syria

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February 22, 2023

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At least six people have been killed in the latest earthquake to strike the border region of Turkey and Syria

Another earthquake has left people dead in Turkey and Syria.

It comes two weeks after a massive tremor killed more than 47,000 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes.

The magnitude of the quake was measured at 6.3 by U.S. and European seismological agencies, and at 6.4 by Turkish monitors.

It was followed by 90 aftershocks, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said, adding fresh trauma to Antakya residents left homeless and living in tents by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Feb 6.

“To me this is one of the signs of the apocalypse. I felt that we were going to die, that we would be buried here,” said 47-year-old blacksmith Murat Vural.

He called his friend shortly after Monday’s quake to tell him they should leave town. “This is no longer a place we can remain,” he said. “We are mostly worried for our lives.”

More than 41,000 people were killed in Turkey in the initial quake, officials say, while the toll in neighbouring Syria stands at around 6,000.

President Tayyip Erdogan said 865,000 people are living in tents and 23,500 in containers, while 376,000 are in student dormitories and public guesthouses outside the earthquake zone.

With so many buildings destroyed, up to 210 million tonnes of rubble will need to be cleared, United Nations’ Development Programme (UNDP) Turkey representative Louisa Vinton said.

“It would take an area of 7 million square metres (75.5 million sq feet) to dispose of that rubble. It’s a huge task ahead,” Vinton said.

Erdogan’s government has faced criticism about what many Turks said was a slow response, and over construction policies that meant thousands of apartment buildings collapsed, trapping victims under rubble.

“It is our duty to hold the wrongdoers accountable before the law,” Erdogan said in the southern province of Osmaniye.

In power for two decades, he faces presidential and parliamentary elections in May, although the disaster could prompt a delay in the vote. Even before the quakes, opinion polls showed he was under pressure from a cost of living crisis, which could worsen as the disaster has disrupted agricultural production.

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Terror on Cambridge train as nine injured in knife attack

Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

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November 3, 2025

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Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

Nine people have been seriously injured after a violent stabbing spree on a train near Cambridge. Witnesses described scenes of panic as passengers scrambled for safety during the shocking incident.

Two men have been arrested, as British Transport Police—assisted by counterterrorism units—investigate the motives behind the attack. Armed officers reportedly tackled one suspect armed with a large knife as emergency services flooded the scene.

The attack has left the community shaken and authorities on high alert, with questions swirling about whether this was an act of terror or a random rampage.

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Trump’s shock peace deal as Morocco and Algeria end fighting

Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

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November 3, 2025

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Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

Donald Trump has once again stunned the world, this time brokering a historic peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria—with the backing of the United Nations. The move has many wondering whether the former U.S. president is reinventing himself as a global peacemaker.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS breaks down how Trump managed to secure the deal and what role the UN played in formalizing the agreement. Morocco’s vow to protect Jewish communities and strengthen ties with Israel adds another layer to this surprising diplomatic twist.

As Trump’s influence on global affairs grows, experts are debating whether this marks a genuine shift in Middle Eastern relations—or just a calculated political play on the global stage.
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Trump threatens Nigeria with U.S. military action over Christian killings

Trump pressures Nigeria on Islamist militants, warns of U.S. aid cuts as military action looms.

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November 3, 2025

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Trump pressures Nigeria on Islamist militants, warns of U.S. aid cuts as military action looms.

Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Nigeria, ordering the U.S. military to prepare for potential action against Islamist militants. The former president has accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from targeted attacks and warned that U.S. aid could be cut off.

Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group joins Ticker to unpack Trump’s warnings, the potential military implications, and how Nigeria’s government has reacted. His fiery rhetoric has sparked debate over whether the situation constitutes a genocide or political grandstanding.

Observers are closely watching how this showdown could affect U.S.-Nigeria relations, with the world bracing for the next move in Trump’s bold new foreign policy push.

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