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Day: August 8, 2024

Earthquake of 5 Magnitude Strikes Islands Tonga South Pacific

An earthquake of 5 magnitude on the Richter scale hit the islands of Tonga in the South Pacific today.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 463.8 km. There have been no reports of material damage or human lo…

HH the Amir Heads to Ankara

Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani left Doha on Thursday, heading to Ankara, on a working visit to the Republic of Turkiye.

HH the Amir is accompanied by an official delegation.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Jordan Receives $2.067 Billion in Foreign Aid Through July

Amman: Jordan has received a total of approximately $2.067 billion in foreign aid, comprising grants and concessional loans, up to the end of July this year, according to the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation.

The ministry’s latest r…

Mohammad Yunus Sworn in As Interim Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Mohammad Yunus was sworn in to lead a new interim government in Bangladesh.

During the swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace in Dhaka, Yunus stressed that his priority would be to restore law and order in the country, adding that he would p…

S. Korea, Canada Discuss Enhancing Security Cooperation

South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Adm. Kim Myung-soo discussed with Canadian Chief of the Defense Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan, ways to enhance bilateral security cooperation.

The South Korean JCS said that during the video talks held o…

Tunisian President Appoints Kamel Maddouri as Prime Minister

The Tunisian presidency announced that President Kais Saied appointed Minister of Social Affairs Kamel Maddouri as Prime Minister.

The presidency said in a statement that President Saied assigned Kamel Maddouri as Prime Minister, succeeding Ahmed Hac…

NASA: Stranded Astronauts May Not Return to Earth Until 2025

NASA has announced that the two astronauts stranded in space may not be able to return to Earth until 2025, due to problems with the new Starliner capsule.

The agency explained that American astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams…

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