Day: 13 August 2024

The Jordanian Seismological Observatory (JSO) recorded a 5.4 Richter magnitude earthquake in northern Syria on Monday evening.

The earthquake occurred at 11:55 pm at a depth of 10 kilometers, 350 kilometers away from Amman, the JSO said in a statement.

Source: Jordan News Agency

NEW DELHI, India and Australia discussed on Tuesday ways to strengthen cooperation in maritime security.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that delegation level talks were held as part of the 6th India-Australia Maritime Security Dialogue in Canberra.

The discussion focused on ways to sustain a safe and secure maritime environment helpful for inclusive growth and global well being.

“They exchanged views on various topics of mutual interest, including the maritime security environment in the Indo-Pacific region, maritime domain awareness, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief coordination, regional and multilateral engagements and sustainable use of marine resources,” the statement said.

Ways to strengthen cooperation in the fields of search and rescue, blue economy and pollution response also came up for deliberations.

“They also conferred on the way ahead for collaboration in maritime ecology pillar of the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative,” the statement added.

Joint Secret
ary, Disarmament and International Security Affairs at the Ministry of External Affairs Muanpuii Saiawi led the Indian side while First Assistant Secretary, South Asia and Central Asia Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Sarah Storey led Australian delegation.

In another development, Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that the 14th meeting of the India-Australia Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism was held in New Delhi yesterday.

They discussed global counter terrorism challenges and bilateral cooperation in ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

“India and Australia strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and emphasized the need for strengthening international cooperation to combat terrorism in a comprehensive and sustained manner.

They also condemned the use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism,” the statement from the ministry said. They shared threat posed by terrorism at the domestic, regional and global level.

“They discussed counter-t
errorism challenges related to the use of new and emerging technologies by terrorists, misuse of internet for terrorist purposes, radicalization and terror financing, and the nexus between organized crime and terrorism, among other issues,” it added.

Both the sides agreed that ongoing co-operation in counter terrorism is an key element of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

They also discussed cooperation in regional, global and multilateral fora to combat global terrorism.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6:00 am on Tuesday will be humid with some clouds becomes hazy to misty at places by late night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report.

Offshore, it will see hazy with some clouds at times, the report added.

Wind inshore will be northeasterly to southeasterly at a speed of 03 to 13 knot becomes southwesterly by late night.

Offshore, it will be mainly northeasterly to southeasterly at a speed of 04 to 14 knot becomes southwesterly later.

Visibility will be 04 to 8/3 kilometer or less at places by late night.

Sea state inshore will be 1 to 3 feet. Offshore will be 2 to 4 feet.

Area High Tide Low Tide Mini Doha: 12:28: 03:48 32 Messaid: 14:15 05:11: 32 Wakrah: 11:51 22:11 05:14 19:22 32 Al Khor: 20:03 10:42 15:55 04:24 30 Ruwais 10:42 23:21 04:24 17:15 31 Dukhan: 03:23 15:44 09:36 22:06 30 Sunrise: 05:12 LT Sunset: 17:57 LT

Source: Qatar News Agency

MANAMA, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani discussed on Tuesday with Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Abul-Gheit and Jordan Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi the latest security and political developments in the Arab countries and the Gaza Strip.

During a telephone call, Al-Zayani discussed with Abul-Gheit the need of stopping the ongoing war, protecting civilians and facilitating humanitarian aid access to Gazans as well as de-escalation in the region, Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The two sides also covered ongoing diplomatic efforts made by the League’s Secretariat to back joint Arab action in all fields to bring interest to all Arab countries, it added.

In a separate statement, the ministry further said Al-Zayani and his Jordanian peer shared, during another telephone call, views on international and Arab efforts on the halt of war in Gaza and its repercussions on regional security and stability as well as endeavors aimed at de-escalation, it stated.

The two ministers
discussed deep-rooted historic sisterly relations between the two countries and their nations, and means of enhancing bilateral cooperation in all fields.

In addition, they focused on continuing joint coordination and consultation towards all challenges and current regional happenings to achieve their joint goals, it pointed out.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani conveyed the condolences of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to his brother HH Amir of the sisterly State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on the death of the late HH Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, during HH the Crown Princes reception of him in Kuwait today.

His Excellency also conveyed the condolences of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani.

His Excellency offered his condolences to Their Highnesses and Excellencies, the entire Al-Sabah family, and the sons of the deceased.

Source: Qatar News Agency

KUWAIT, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Hamad Al-Sabah received on Tuesday evening a phone call from Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, regarding the demise of His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, President of Kuwait National Guard.

During the call, Prince Mohammad conveyed condolences, heartfelt sentiments and sorrow over the loss, praying to Allah the Almighty to bestow mercy on his soul and bring solace to the ruling family.

His Highness the Crown Prince expressed great appreciation to the Saudi Crown Prince for his sincere sentiments and condolences, wishing him good health.

Source: Kuwait News Agency