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A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness

10 transactions registered at State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange last week amounted to $2,247 million; international buyers purchased in foreign currency cotton (yarn lint fabric), purified cotton spinning waste, liquorice (roots extract rhizomes)

At the conclusion of the local fresh dates sales events held over two weeks across Qatar, with the participation of 24 local farms, a total of 11.731 kilograms were sold, reflecting strong appreciation for local quality products

The Sabah Al-Nasser Bridge was partially opened to motorists traveling from Salmiya on the Sixth Ring Road toward Route 604 (Kabd), with an exit for drivers coming from Jahra toward Route 604

After a 7,7 magnitude earthquake hit Flores, the scientific community said consecutive major earthquakes, (like Venezuela, Colombia) are normal: global earthquake rates remain steady, averaging about 16 major earthquakes, magnitude 7 or higher, each year

Heavy and prolonged rain flooded roads, homes and metro stations in the capita, causing soil collapse and damaging walls and infrastructure across the city; surging river was also seen flowing fast through the Leghvtakhevi area in old Tbilisi

Authorities reminded drivers that children under 10 are not allowed to sit in the front seat and that Traffic Law provides for 30 to 60 days of license suspension, plus fines

As a result of action taken by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Armenia, another land plot located in Hrant Matevosyan Park has been returned to the possession of the Vanadzor community