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UN High Commissioner for Human GENEVA: Rights Volker Turk delivers a speech at the opening of the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, on February 24, 2025.—AFP
UN High Commissioner for Human GENEVA: Rights Volker Turk delivers a speech at the opening of the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, on February 24, 2025.—AFP

UN rights chief 'horrified' by deadly Zionist airstrikes in Gaza

GENEVA: The United Nations rights chief voiced horror Tuesday at the most violent Zionist airstrikes in Gaza since a fragile ceasefire took effect in January, killing over 350 Palestinians.

"I am horrified by last night's Israeli airstrikes and shelling in Gaza, which killed hundreds, according to the Ministry of Health in the strip," Volker Turk said in a statement, adding that "This will add tragedy onto tragedy."—AFP

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As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we are reminded of its immense spiritual, psychological and physical benefits. This sacred period is not merely about abstaining from food and drink—it is a time for self-reflection, discipline and rejuvenation...
Roads update: Is Kuwait finally seeing the end of traffic woes?
Anyone visiting Kuwait can’t help but notice the ongoing road construction projects scattered across the country. Despite these efforts, even a light drizzle seems capable of causing havoc on our streets, with potholes forming and concrete looseni...
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BEIJING: Officials attend the signing ceremony of a framework agreement between Kuwait and China on renewable energy cooperation. - KUNA
Kuwait, China sign framework agreement on renewable energy technology
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SAADA, Yemen: A man covers bodies of victims, including children, of a US airstrike in this northern province on March 16, 2025. - AFP
Houthis attack US aircraft carrier after US strikes kill 53
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SANAA: Images of a fireball exploding on a cargo ship are shown on a giant screen during a protest called for by Yemen's rebel Houthi movement in Sanaa on March 17, 2025. — AFP
Houthi attacks on US warships persist
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KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visits the Nabat Poets Diwaniya. - KUNA
Amir visits Nabat Poets' Diwaniya
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Minister discusses defense cooperation with US, UK envoys
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SANAA: Images of a fireball exploding on a cargo ship are shown on a giant screen during a protest called for by Yemen's rebel Houthi movement in Sanaa on March 17, 2025. — AFP

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IN SPACE: This screengrab from a NASA video shows astronauts Butch Wilmore (left) and Suni Williams (right) pose for pictures before departing from the International Space Station on March 18, 2025. — AFP

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JABALIA: People walk inside a school housing displaced Palestinians in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on February 27, 2025. — AFP

Traumatized Gaza children return to school