The Latest Breaking News from Syria

Scenes of devastation as Turkey, Syria quake kills thousands

This gallery shows the most compelling scenes from a devastating earthquake which hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria on Monday, February 5, 2023.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Trapped in quake ruins, girl protects her brother for 36 hours as they wait to be saved

‘Get me out of here, I’ll do anything for you,’ trapped girl tells rescuers

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Turkey, Syria earthquake: 7 years old sister covered brother's head to protect him when both were under collapsed building

The video of a young girl, aged 7, covering her brother while being trapped under a collapsed structure in Syria will break your heart. A series of earthquakes, the highest one of 7.8 magnitude, struck Turkey and Syria on Monday.

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2023

Christian Atsu still missing after Turkey earthquake as fresh fears shared by club doctor

Former Premier League winger Christian Atsu was in an 11-story building when a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria during the early hours of Monday morning

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023

Live Updates | Turkey, Syria quake is deadliest in decade

The European Union says Syria has asked for humanitarian assistance to deal with the victims of the devastating earthquake

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Search teams race to find quake survivors as the death toll climbs past 15,000

Rescue workers in Turkey and Syria stretched into a third day of recovery operations on Wednesday as the death toll from this week's massive earthquake reached a grim milestone.

WEKU · Feb 8, 2023

How to donate to Turkey and Syria earthquake disaster response

Watchdogs recommend researching before you give money, with several compiling lists of the most effective charities.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2023

Erdogan Acknowledges Some Problems with Türkiye’s Quake Response

President Tayyip Erdogan acknowledged on Wednesday some problems with Türkiye’s initial response to the earthquake that rocked the south but said normal operations have resumed, adding that the death toll in the country rose to 8,574. Erdogan made his first visit to the devastated region since the Monday, when two…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023

What you can do to help victims of the Turkey and Syria earthquake

Here are the charities working on the ground in Gaziantep and other affected areas.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Syria Requests Assistance from EU after Massive Earthquake

Syria has requested assistance from the European Union, two days after a massive earthquake hit it and neighboring Türkiye, the European Commission said on Wednesday. "Earlier today, this morning, we have received a request from the government of Syria for assistance through the civil protection mechanism," European Commissioner for crisis…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023