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Earthquake of Magnitude 5.3 Strikes Hokkaido Island in Japan

Hokkaido: An earthquake measuring magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale struck off Hokkaido Island, north of Japan.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Japan Meteorological Agency stated that the epicenter of the earthquake occurred at a depth of 50 k…

Hot to Very Hot Weather Expected in the Region

Doha: Inshore weather until 6:00 pm on Monday will be hot to very hot daytime with slight dust at times, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, it will be fine, the report added, warning of strong wind and high sea.

GCC Marks 44 Years of Regional Unity and Development

Doha: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) celebrated its 44th anniversary with reflections on its founding and ongoing contributions to regional unity and development. On May 25, 44 years ago, the first Gulf summit convened in Abu Dhabi, marking the es…

Attorney General Meets Turkish Chief Ombudsman

Doha: HE Attorney General Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi met on Monday with HE Chief Ombudsman of the Republic of Turkey, Mehmet Akarca, and his accompanying delegation, currently visiting the country. The meeting focused on discussing issues o…