Day: June 30, 2024

An earthquake measuring 4.8 magnitude on the Richter scale hit the Santander department in northeastern Colombia.

The epicenter of the earthquake occurred 1 km from the city of Cepita in the department, at a depth of 155.9 km, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

There have been no reports yet of any human or material losses resulting from the earthquake.

In 1999, Colombia was hit by an earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude which killed 1,185 people, left 700 others missing, injured at least 4,750 people, and displaced about 250,000 people. The city of Armenia was the most affected by the earthquake.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Israeli occupation warplanes broke the sound barrier over areas in Lebanon.

Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier twice last night while flying at a low altitude above Jezzine. They also broke the sound barrier over Marjayoun, Rachaya, and the Central Beqaa region.

Additionally, Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier twice at low altitude over Nabatieh and Iqlim al-Tuffah, creating a loud noise. Another sound barrier breach occurred over Matn and Keserwan, causing panic among residents, Qatar News Agency correspondent in Beirut said.

Lebanon’s Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati called on the Israeli entity to stop its repeated attacks on Lebanon and to stop the war in the Gaza Strip.

During a visit to southern Lebanon, Mikati said: “We are always advocates of peace, and our choice is peace and the implementation of Resolution 1701. Israel must stop its repeated attacks on Lebanon, and stop the war in Gaza, and everyone must implement International Resolution No. 2735.” “The threats that we are w
itnessing are a form of psychological warfare,” he added.

The Israeli entity continues its attacks on towns and villages in southern Lebanon, coinciding with its ongoing aggression against the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7.

The Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon have resulted in civilian casualties and forced hundreds of families to flee their homes.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Doha: HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met on Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to Qatar Alison Milton. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, especially in the fields of trade, education, tourism, and international development, in addition to discussing the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories. During the meeting, HE Lolwah Al Khater extended thanks to the Republic of Ireland for its supportive position on the Palestinian cause and its recognition of the Palestinian state.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Doha: The Qatar Media Corporation won three awards at the conclusion of the 24th Arab Radio and Television Festival, held in Tunis, Tunisia over four days under the slogan “Support for Palestine.” Qatar TV won the first prize for the documentary film “Museums in Qatar,” which showcased the distinctive museums of Qatar. It also secured the second prize for Program Exchanges of 2023, within the festival’s Arab Radio and Television competition in Tunisia. Additionally, Qatar Radio won the second prize in the “Notable Arab Figures” category.

The festival was attended by representatives from member organizations of the Arab States Broadcasting Union, specialists in directing, production, and program preparation, as well as representatives from private Arab production companies and Arab and international news agencies.

The winners were honored at the closing ceremony, which featured the “Spirit of the Arabs” performance by the Arab Symphony Orchestra at the Tunis Opera House, with participation from artists and m
usicians from 11 Arab countries, led by Egyptian maestro George Kolta.

The event included seminars supporting the Palestinian cause, such as one titled “The War on Media: Palestine as an Example,” highlighting the role of Palestinian and Arab media in exposing Israeli atrocities despite efforts at misinformation.

The festival, organized in cooperation with the Tunisian Ministry of Culture, Tunisian Television and Radio organizations, and the Arab Satellite Communications Organization, honored several Arab media personalities and featured 147 entries in its competitions – 108 in the main competition and 39 in the parallel competition.

The annual festival aims to enhance and elevate the level of Arab radio and television production to meet the aspirations of its member organizations and their principles. It also seeks to identify and encourage innovative and serious trends in Arab radio and television production, fostering Arab creative talents in this field.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Doha: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has signed a cooperation memorandum with Seashore Group to enhance their partnership and frame the group’s support for the ministry’s family care initiatives and projects.

In a press release, the ministry stated that the memorandum was signed in the presence of HE Minister of Social Development and Family Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad. This agreement aims to contribute to the efforts of empowering productive families in entrepreneurship, making them an active part of economic and social development, which are fundamental pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030.

The memorandum also seeks to strengthen cooperation between the two parties by leveraging their available expertise and resources to achieve a sustainable and effective response to all humanitarian and volunteer activities.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Doha: The Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) announced Saturday their summer program for 2024, which includes a diverse range of activities.

The summer program will equip participants with a range of life skills, and enable them to discover their talents, in addition to exploring historical landmarks and tourist sites.

Head of Public Relations and Communication at QYH Abdullah Saeed launched the program in a press conference on Saturday.

In keeping with the Ministry of Sports and Youth’s directive to come up with an array of innovative and diverse activities for the summer program to widen the appeal and increase attraction, the Hostels conducted a thorough assessment of target group needs and tailored this program accordingly.

The summer programs include four youth summer programs and three innovative and useful camps for children, which will kick start on Sunday and run until September 7th.

Source: Qatar News Agency