Morning Brief

Quake death toll tops 24,000 as Turkey, Syria rescue efforts continue

Rescuers pulled children from the rubble of the Turkey-Syria earthquake on Saturday as the death toll approached 24,000 and a winter freeze compounded the suffering of millions of people, many in desperate need of aid.

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The aftermath of the deadly earthquake is seen in Hatay, Turkey, February 10, 2023 Reuters

Russia hits Ukraine power grid and gains ground in east

Russian missiles hit power facilities on Friday across Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelensky returned from a tour of Western capitals and Ukrainian officials said a long-awaited Russian offensive was underway in the east.

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File photo: A Ukrainian service member fires a mortar towards Russian troops in frontline near the Vuhledar town, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine, February 7, 2023 Reuters

US shoots down car-sized unidentified object flying above Alaska

A US fighter jet shot down an unidentified object drifting high over Alaska on Friday, the White House said, just six days after the downing of an alleged Chinese spy balloon sparked a fresh diplomatic rift with Beijing.

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White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby takes questions during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, February 10, 2023 Reuters

Bangladeshi relief team leaves for quake-hit Syria

A 17-member team of Bangladesh Air Force left for Syria on Friday to join the relief distribution operation in the quake-hit nation.

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Premier League donates £1m to earthquake fund

The Premier League said Friday it will be donating one million pounds in response to the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

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Rescuers carry 27-year-old survivor among rubble in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Hatay on February 10, 2023 Reuters

Awami League to hold countrywide peace rally at union level Saturday

Awami League will hold peace rally at union level across Bangladesh on Saturday as part of the party's yearlong organizational programme ahead of the next general elections.

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File photo of Awami League Headquarters at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka Dhaka Tribune