October 9, 2024

4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands

An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck south of the Kermadec Islands, off the coast of New Zealand.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

No tsunami warnings were iss…

QSE Index Rises 0.70% at Start of Trading

Doha: The general index of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) rose 73.42 points, or 0.70%, at the start of trading on Wednesday, up to the level of 10,585 points, compared to Tuesdays closing.

The index was supported by a rise in Banks and Financial Service…

Rabat Named World Book Capital for 2026

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated Rabat, Morocco, as the World Book Capital for 2026, following a recommendation from the World Book Capital Advisory Committee.

In a recent statement, UNESCO…

Japan Stocks Close Higher

Japan stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as gains in the Banking, Insurance and Finance and amp; Investment sectors led the shares higher, supported by statements of new Minister of Economy, Ryosei Akazawa, which reflected confidence in the Bank of …