Concerned about India’s fight with COVID, Kuwait resolves to send oxygen cylinders
Kuwait: According to an Arab Times report, the Kuwaiti Cabinet has resolved to send oxygen supplies and relief items to India during its weekly meeting held on Monday, in line with the framework of the distinguished friendship ties between Kuwait and India. The resolution comes in the background of India’s current fight with COVID-19, which has led to a growing number of deaths and infections in the country.
The Cabinet expressed profound concern and lamented about the worsening health situation in India due to the spread of the mutated strain of the coronavirus that has resulted in rising deaths and infections due to scarcity of oxygen in medical settings.
Discussing the political affairs in light of the report involving the latest developments on the political arena on both Arab and international levels, the concerned Cabinet followed up on the acts of violence against the Palestinian people in Al-Aqsa Mosque committed by radical Jewish groups since the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan. The Ministers condemned these provocative attacks, hatred, and racism which have reportedly resulted in the injury of many Palestinian civilians.
In this regard, the Cabinet called on the international community to take genuine measures to safeguard the Palestinian civilians, prevent violation of their rights and put an end to Israeli transgression committed by the racist colonizers who target the Arab, Islamic and Christian identity of the city of Jerusalem. Additionally, the Cabinet also pressed for measures that would create the right atmospheres to achieve peace and tolerance in this holy month.
Expressing heartfelt condolences to Iraqi President Barham Salih and the Iraqi government and families of victims of the fire incident, the Cabinet voiced its confidence in the Iraqi government to overcome the tragedy that occurred in the hospital in Baghdad.
The Cabinet also congratulated President Patrice Talon of Benin on being re-elected as leader of the country for a new presidential term and wished him success. It praised the amicable relations between the State of Kuwait and the Republic of Benin and affirmed their common goal to strengthen each other in various fields
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Australia bundled out for 104 as India take 46-run first-innings lead
Perth (PTI): Pacer Jasprit Bumrah completed his 11th five-wicket haul in Tests as Australia were bundled out for 104 at lunch, losing the remaining three wickets in the morning session on Day 2 to give India a handy 46-run first-innings lead in the opening match here on Saturday.
For India, captain Jasprit Bumrah (5/30) was the pick of the bowlers while Mohammed Siraj (2/20) and debutant Harshit Rana (3/48) also chipped in.
It was a abject surrender from Australia, who could add just 37 runs to their overnight score of 67/7, thanks chiefly to tail-ender Mitchell Starc (26), who emerged the highest scorer for his side
Bumrah struck the first blow on Saturday, dismissing keeper-batter Alex Carey (21) off the first ball of his over as the Australian could add just two runs to his overnight score.
India were all out for 150 from 49.4 overs at the stroke of tea on Friday.
Brief Scores:
India: 150 all out in 49.4 overs vs Australia: 104 all out in 51.2 overs (Alex Carey 21, Mitchell Starc 26; Jasprit Bumrah 5/30, Harshit Rana 3/48, Mohammed Siraj 2/20).
