South Korea secured their second consecutive victory with a 2-0 win over Jordan, thanks to goals from Lee Jae-sung and Oh Hyeong-gu. The win was crucial for underfire coach Hong Myung-bo, who had faced criticism after the team's opening match. Meanwhile, in Group A, Uzbekistan's match against Iran ended in a goalless draw, despite Iran being reduced to 10 players for the final 35 minutes. This result keeps South Korea at the top of the group and in a strong position for qualifying for the World Cup.
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The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 is coming to a close with the last game between Namibia and the United Arab Emirates. Despite being the hosts, Namibia has not fared well in this phase with 3 consecutive losses. Meanwhile, UAE has managed a single win out of 3 games. In the meantime, other countries, such as Kuwait and Kenya, have already shown success in the new Cricket World Cup Challenge League cycle.
The highly anticipated FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2024, known for showcasing top young basketball talent, is set to start in Amman, Jordan from September 2-9. India, fresh off their SABA Qualifiers win, will compete against tough opponents such as South Korea, Iran, and Kuwait in the group stage. Coach Scott Flemming makes his return as head coach, accompanied by former India international Narendra Grewal. The top four teams from this tournament will secure spots in the 2025 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Switzerland.
The race for the Tri-Nations T20I Cup continues as Kuwait takes on Malaysia in the 5th match of the series. With both teams having secured two points each, it will be a battle for the top spot. Despite a shaky opening match, Kuwait boasts a strong batting lineup and is expected to dominate against Malaysia. The Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur may prove to be a challenge, but the swing and pace of Kuwait's bowlers could give them the advantage.
The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy included a new project in its budget for 2024-2025, with financial approval granted by the Central Agency for Public Tenders. The project involves establishing a solar panel production workshop and a dedicated facility under the ministry's oversight. This move is in line with Kuwait's goal to generate 15 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035 and aims to create a more sustainable and efficient energy production process.
As Jaishankar wraps up a successful global summit addressing challenges faced by developing countries and strengthening partnerships, he prepares to embark on a visit to Kuwait. The visit aims to foster bilateral relations and address regional and international issues, including the crisis in Gaza. Jaishankar's recent trip to the Maldives also focused on strengthening partnerships, highlighting India's commitment to regional cooperation.
The Gulf nation of Kuwait was struck by tragedy as a massive fire broke out in a busy commercial building, claiming the lives of at least 54 people and injuring more than 100 others. The incident has sparked outrage among citizens, who are demanding answers and accountability from their government for the lack of safety measures and enforcement in the building. With investigations underway, the government is facing mounting pressure to take swift action to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future.
In the wake of the tragic fire incident in Kuwait that claimed the lives of 45 people, including two workers from Gorakhpur, BJP MP Ravi Kishan met and offered his condolences to their families. He also referred to himself as a "son" to the bereaved families and promised to stand by them in this hour of grief. The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, also offered financial assistance to the families during his visit to the state.
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates took to Twitter to express his heartfelt greetings and well wishes for the occasion of Eid Al-Adha to the people of the UAE, as well as to the Arab and Islamic nations. He also exchanged Eid best wishes with leaders of sisterly countries through phone calls, including His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah of Kuwait, and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. Stay updated on breaking news from Gulf News.