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VERSAILLES: France's President Emmanuel Macron (second left) meets with businessmen, including SpaceX, Twitter and electric car maker Tesla CEO Elon Musk (second right) and ArcelorMittal's CEO Lakshmi Mittal (right) during the 6th edition of the 'Choose France' Summit at the Chateau de Versailles, outside Paris on May 15, 2023. – AFP

Macron and Musk meet in Paris on investing in France

PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron met billionaire businessman Elon Musk on Monday to discuss future investment projects, as the French leader hosts a conference aimed at persuading business leaders to put their money in France.Macron hosted the world’s second richest man, who is the chief executive of electric car firm Tesla, social media company Twitter and cosmic exploration outfit SpaceX, six months after their last encounter in the United...

PONNAGYUN: People wait for a car near Ponnagyun Township in Sittwe district Myanmar’s Rakhine state on May 15, 2023, as they plan to return to Sittwe after cyclone Mocha made landfall. — AFP

Myanmar port city cut off in Cyclone Mocha aftermath

KYAUKTAW: Contact was slowly being restored on Monday with tens of thousands of people cut off in a major Myanmar port city as the death toll from a cyclone that tore through the west of the country and neighboring Bangladesh rose to at least five.Cyclone Mocha made landfall between Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Myanmar’s Sittwe carrying winds of up to 195 kilometres (120 miles) per hour, the biggest storm to hit the Bay of Bengal in more...

HONG KONG: Hong Kong security minister Chris Tang speaks at a press conference at Government Headquarters in Hong Kong on May 15, 2023. China has sentenced a 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison for espionage, a court said. – AFP

China jails US citizen for life on espionage charges

BEIJING: China has sentenced a 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison for espionage, a court said Monday, but revealed few details about the previously unreported case. Such heavy terms are relatively rare for foreign citizens in China, and the jailing of American passport holder John Shing-wan Leung is likely to further strain already-damaged ties between Beijing and Washington.Leung, who is also a Hong Kong permanent resident, “was found...

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Kuwait Taekwondo Spectacle ends in style, participants honored

KUWAIT: Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kuwait Chung Byung-ha honored officials and participants at the Kuwait Taekwondo Spectacle 2023. He expressed his sincere gratitude to Kuwait Taekwondo Federation and Korean Community in Kuwait for all their support. The ambassador also thanked all the players who have competed in Ambassador’s Cup Championship for the last couple of days.“Taekwondo is a well-known traditional martial art of...

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Kuwait Tennis Federation concludes sports season

By Abdellatif Sharaa KUWAIT: Kuwait Tennis Federation concluded its 2022-2023 sports season at Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdallah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Tennis Complex in the presence of sports personalities and representatives of sports club along with a large number of fans. Activities began with the final match as Bader Antar won the singles title - defeating Essa Qabazard 6-4/7-5. Yarmouk Sports Club won the Overall Excellence Cup with 31...

BROKEN ARROW: Dustin Johnson of Aces GC celebrates after winning the LIV Golf-Tulsa individual championship during Day Three of the LIV Golf Invitational - Tulsa at Cedar Ridge Country Club on May 14, 2023.- AFP

Johnson lifts LIV Tulsa trophy on eve of PGA Championship

LOS ANGELES: Two-time major champion Dustin Johnson nabbed his second LIV Golf title Sunday, edging Cameron Smith and Branden Grace in a playoff at Cedar Ridge Country Club near Tulsa, Oklahoma. Johnson birdied his final hole in regulation to get into the playoff then birdied the par-four 18th with a putt from off the green. South Africa’s Grace had putted first in the playoff, also from the fringe, narrowly missing.Australia’s British Open...

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Gulf Bank hosts 2 workshops jointly with INJAZ Kuwait

KUWAIT: As part of its various initiatives to embed the principles of sustainability in society, and as part of its strategic partnership with INJAZ Kuwait, Gulf Bank concluded two workshops for high school and university students, with the aim of supporting youth and preparing them for the future work environment.Kuwait English School (KES) hosted an Innovation Camp workshop for beginners, with the participation of about 100 students, in an...

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NBK provides cash withdrawal through digital wallet

KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) always seeks to enrich customers’ banking experience by introducing innovative, top-notch products and services that give them a comprehensive and exceptional banking experience. In this context, the bank announced providing cash withdrawal service using the digital wallet on smartphones or smartwatches.Through the new service, all NBK and non-NBK Customers can now withdraw cash from NBK ATMs in an easy and...

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Huawei shares future vision for 5.5G, ICT green development

DUBAI: Huawei Middle East and Central Asia will be participating in SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2023, the leading telecommunications industry event in the region.Taking place on May 15 in Dubai, SAMENA Leaders’ Summit 2023 is organized under the “Sustainable Connectivity and Emerging Ecosystems in Digital Economy” theme. The annual international industry leaders’ congregation will delve into clustered discussions...

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Kuwait’s real estate sales weaken in Q1 on uncertainty

KUWAIT: Real estate sales slipped to KD 714 million in 1Q23, their lowest level since 3Q20, as demand moderated amid high valuations in the residential sector, rising borrowing costs and uncertainty over the prospects for reforming utility subsidies and the distribution of plots and residential units during the current year. Overall real estate prices, as measured by our real estate price index, eased as residential sector prices edged lower....

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Eaman Al-Roudhan among region’s 50 most inspiring women leaders

KUWAIT: Zain, Kuwait’s leading digital service provider, announced that Chief Executive Officer Eaman Al-Roudhan was featured among the region’s 50 most inspiring women leaders’ list for the second consecutive year. The listing was announced by Arabian Business, the region’s premier business magazine, to highlight Al-Roudhan’s pivotal role in cementing Zain’s position as one of the most leading and innovate digital enablers in the...

This photo shows lead singer Yuetu of punk band Xiaowang performing at a club in Beijing. --AFP photos

Women dance to their own beat in China’s nightclubs

Tired of Shanghai club nights dominated by men, where a woman’s appearance often matters as much as her musical skills, Eloise Fan has created an underground space where women DJs are free to shine. On a chilly spring evening, dozens of young women in a packed basement bar crowded around music producer Fan as she stood at the mixer, demonstrating how to transition between tracks.The 30-year-old advertising professional is the co-founder of a...

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