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Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Update: Death Toll Reaches Over 41,000
After a deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook southeastern Türkiye and northwestern Syria on Feb. 6, devastating destruction has been left in its wake: 41,000+ lives have tragically been lost, according to Turkish and Syrian officials, with thousands of buildings completely destroyed all across the border region. As rescue workers desperately search for survivors amidst the rubble that remains from this unforgiving disaster, it is clear that many more innocent victims…
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Türkiye Earthquake: Why Was It So Deadly?
On Monday morning, the citizens of Gaziantep, located near the Syrian border in southeastern Türkiye, experienced a catastrophic earthquake. Its power caused tens of thousands to perish and countless more injuries; what’s even worse is that subsequent aftershocks almost equaled its magnitude. You may be wondering why this disaster was so deadly – let us delve into some likely causes! Experiencing the Earthquake While People Were Sleeping Had a Very…
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A First In The History After the Earthquake: All Transactions On The Stock Market On February 8 Are Cancelled
The Turkish stock exchange, Borsa Istanbul, faced controversy for remaining open after the devastating earthquake centred in Kahramanmaraş, which resulted in heavy losses. As a result, the exchange has been closed and all transactions made on February 8th have been cancelled. The stock market will remain inactive for the next five working days, a decision that is a first in the history of the Republic. As Turkey was hit by…
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