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4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits US Oregon.

Doha: An earthquake measuring 4.6 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Thursday in Oregon, northwestern USA: The earthquake occurred 227 km west of Benton County in the state, at a depth of 10 km, US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

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Qatar Chosen to Host Next Regional Meeting on Bangkok Rules.

San Jose: The regional consultative meeting on the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners, known as the “Bangkok Rules,” concluded in San Jose, Costa Rica, with the announcement that Qatar will host the upcoming reg…

EU Plans New Sanctions Targeting Russian Oil and Drone Supplies.

Brussels: European representatives discussed a new package of sanctions against Russia, including measures targeting Chinese companies producing drones for Russia’s war against Ukraine. Representatives of the 27 EU member states discussed new proposal…