Jordan Toxic Gas Leak: Crane Drops Chlorine Tank On Ship, Gas Leak Kills 13 & Injures 250
In Jordan's port of Aqaba, a crane which was loading chlorine tanks onto a ship, dropped it, which caused an explosion with the emission of yellow smoke. The incident left 13 persons dead and left around 250 injured. A probe into the incident has been initiated, and the government stated that no impact has been reported on the city. Further details on the matter it awaited.
Tags: Chlorine Tank, Merchant Navy Risk, Jordan, Israel, Aqaba Port
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Jordan Defeats India In International Football Friendly Before AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
India was defeated in an international football friendly against Jordan on May 28. Despite the comeback of Sunil Chhetri, India was defeated 2-0 by Jordan in the Qatar Sports Club Stadium. The match was India's final warm-up before the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup Qualifiers. In a Group D game, India will face Cambodia on June 8 in Kolkata.
Tags: India, Football, AFC, Asian Cup Qualifiers, Jordan
Courtesy: The Hindu
FATF Puts Pakistan, Turkey, Jorden & Mali On Its 'Grey List'
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) again put Pakistan on its 'Grey List' of counties for not completing four actions items on October 21. The position will make it difficult for Pakistan to get monetary help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and the European Union. The FATF also placed Turkey, Jordan, and Mali on the list. Notably, Pakistan has been on the list since 2018.
Tags: FATF, Grey list, Turkey, Jordan
Courtesy: India Today
Jordan King Designates Policy Advisor Khasawneh As New Prime Minister
Jordan's Royal Court on October 7 informed that monarch Abdullah has designated his advisor-cum-diplomat Bisher al Khasawneh as Prime Minister. With elections due on November 10, the political shuffle surfaced after the tenure of government ended. While designating Khasawneh, King Abdullah said he hopes the new government will augment country’s health facility against fast-spreading COVID-19. Earlier, former PM Omar had to face people’s… read-more
Tags: Jordan, Abdullah II, Bisher al Khasawneh, Omar Razzaz, Middle East
Courtesy: Reuters