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Sydney : A female swimmer has died in a shark attack in the waters off a popular tourist spot on Australia’s east coast, authorities said. Emergency crews were called to Woorim Beach on Bribie Island, about 80 km (50 miles) north of Brisbane, around 5:00 pm on Monday following reports of a serious shark bite incident, Queensland state police said on Monday. “The female was swimming when she was bitten by a shark…  the female sustained life-threatening injuries and succumbed to those injuries,” a police spokesperson said in an email. Police did not disclose the age of the victim, though…

Rabat Foreign currency tourism revenues in Morocco rose by 7% in 2024, compared to 2023, reaching an unprecedented level of MAD 112 billion in 2024, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy.   “With an exceptional year marked by 17.4 million tourist arrivals, Morocco has reached a new milestone,” the ministry said in a press release, noting that this level also marks a remarkable 43% increase compared to 2019.rces The ministry also highlighted that this momentum was particularly evident in December 2024, with revenues reaching nearly MAD 8 billion, an increase of 11% compared to the…

Madinah :  The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced an online portal for Iftar service providers at the Prophet’s Mosque to update their information for Ramadan 1446 AH. According to the authority, data updates are mandatory for continued service, in addition to the requirement of contracting with approved catering companies and adhering to the established Iftar service guidelines. The list of approved companies will be sent after updating the data to finalise the contract and issue the electronic permit.

Manama : The Ministry of Works, in cooperation with the General Directorate of Traffic of the Ministry of the Interior, that the construction of the sewerage network on Road 201 at Sitra Area necessitates full closure of the road and the traffic movement will be diverted to the new avenue connecting Avenue 1 with new Sitra Housing City. The closure will be effective starting from Wednesday, February 5 for two months.

Manama : The Central Bank of Bahrain announces that the appointments of the second and final batch of the Silver Commemorative Coin was minted, marking the 25th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s accession to the throne. The silver commemorative coin was available in a limited quantity of 1,000 coins. The price of the coin was BD125 and weighs 62.2 grams. The front side of the silver commemorative coin features the portrait of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Silver Jubilee logo, while the reverse side features The Prosperous Al Sakhir Palace. The Central Bank of…

Manama : The Ministry of Labour has completed the registration of 147 individuals from the Khatwa Programme who had their pensions suspended and were listed under the unemployment allowance scheme for jobseekers, following the directives of the Cabinet to process their applications. The ministry stated that applications are thoroughly reviewed to ensure compliance with eligibility criteria. Of those registered by February 2, 100 individuals have been approved for unemployment benefits, while the remaining applications are under review. Eligible individuals will receive their benefits according to the approved schedule. The ministry urged those who have not completed their registration to submit…

Bahrain : The Indian Ladies Association (ILA) hosted a vibrant and immersive cultural extravaganza, “Indian Cultural Mosaic,” at their premises in Bu Ghazal, Zinj. The event celebrated India’s rich traditions through dance, crafts, food, and interactive stalls, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of members and non-members alike. The family open house, a signature feature of ILA’s community events, allowed visitors to experience the cultural diversity of India in a warm and inclusive atmosphere. The day was packed with dynamic performances, artistic showcases, and engaging activities, making it a resounding success. A Day of Cultural Splendor. The event commenced at 10:00 AM…

Washington : US President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Saturday imposing new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, aiming to fulfil his campaign promises despite potential price increases for American consumers. The presidential order included the declaration of an economic emergency, imposing a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, except for Canadian oil, which will be subject to a 10% tariff. These countries are among the US’s largest trading partners. The White House stated that the order includes a mechanism to raise tariffs if these countries retaliate, a…

Washington :  Billionaire Elon Musk, who is heading U.S. President Donald Trump’s drive to shrink the federal government, said work is underway to shut down the U.S. foreign aid agency USAID. Musk spoke on X, the social media platform he owns, about the work of the Department of Government Efficiency, stating that they are working to shut down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). He described the agency as beyond repair, adding that President Trump agrees it should be shut down. USAID is the world’s largest single donor. In fiscal year 2023, the U.S. disbursed $72 billion in…

Amman : Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs of Jordan, welcomed Bakhtiyor Saidov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan. Ministers Safadi and Saidov underscored a common interest in deepening relations between the two countries and enhancing cooperation in economic, trade, investment, political, and cultural fields, in addition to defense, security and combating terrorism. The two ministers agreed to launch an institutionalised mechanism for political consultation, which will hold its first meeting this year to determine areas of cooperation and agreements the two countries will sign. Ministers Safadi and Saidov signed a visa exemption agreement for…