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7.7 magnitude Kahramanmaraş earthquake also felt in Syria, death toll rises

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 that occurred in Türkiye’s Kahramanmaraş province was also felt in Syria’s cities of Aleppo, Hama and Latakia. The Syrian Ministry of Health announced that the death toll from the earthquake has risen to 237 dead and 516 injured.

Many buildings were destroyed in Aleppo, Latakia, Hama and Tartous. The Syria Civil Defense stated that they need urgent help to face the effects of the earthquake, calling for international support and assistance.

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Budapest Hosts Turkic States Summit

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Budapest is set to host the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) Informal Summit on May 20–21, marking the first time a country with observer status, Hungary, will host the event. The city has been decorated with TDT flags ahead of the summit, which will take place at the historic Varkert Bazar near the Danube.

Leaders from Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Hungary are expected to attend. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will also hold bilateral talks during his visit.

The summit will focus on deepening strategic cooperation among Turkic states, with discussions on economic ties, security, and cultural heritage. The event will conclude with the adoption of the Budapest Declaration.

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