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Berlusconi’s bad break-up with Putin reveals Italy-Russia ties
ROME: After a tycoon bromance, Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi is struggling to break up with Russia’s Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war-like many in his country, where ties with Moscow run deep. The billionaire former premier’s unwillingness to speak ill of Putin is echoed by other leading Italian politicians, while in the media, there are concerns that pro-Russian sentiment has warped into propaganda.Prime Minister Mario Draghi is committed...
UVALDE, United States: Monique Rodriguez (R), mother of Audrey and Aubrey Ramirez, lay flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the Uvalde County Courthouse in Uvalde, Texas. —AFP
Biden takes risk on gun control
WASHINGTON: Joe Biden the consoler-in-chief will no doubt find exactly the right message on Sunday as he visits Texas to meet the families of children massacred as they celebrated the end of the school year. But Biden the dealmaker has remained conspicuous in his absence from the war of words being waged over gun control that has followed the atrocity, preferring to let his party leaders in Congress do the talking for him.“He can’t just be...
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Boursa Kuwait shares insights on investment prospects in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Boursa Kuwait hosted its 8th Corporate Day, organized in collaboration with EFG Hermes, the leading investment bank franchise in Frontier Emerging Markets (FEM), from the 23rd to the 26th of May. The four-day event brought together 13 Kuwaiti companies with more than 175 international investors from over 95 institutions ($2 trillion in AUMs), to discuss and share insights on some of the most compelling opportunities across the Kuwaiti...
DOCTOR JUAN EULOGIO ESTIGARRIBIA, Paraguay: In this file photo, a man works in a wheat field, in Doctor Juan Eulogio Estigarribia, known as Campo 9, 270 km east of Asuncion, Paraguay. — AFP
Why S America’s breadbasket isn’t the answer to global wheat crisis
DOCTOR JUAN EULOGIO ESTIGARRIBIA, Paraguay: As the world faces a growing food crisis provoked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many have looked to South America’s “breadbasket”-major wheat producers Brazil and Argentina, along with Uruguay and Paraguay-as a possible solution. But experts and analysts say a variety of factors-climate, cost, domestic needs-make such a solution highly unlikely. Russia and Ukraine alone produce 30 percent of...
MARSEILLE: Lyon’s French scrum-half Baptiste Couilloud (left) is tackled during the European Challenge Cup rugby union final match between Lyon Olympique Universitaire (LOU) and Rugby Club Toulonnais (RCT) on May 27, 2022. —AFP
Lyon dominate Toulon, claim European Challenge Cup title
MARSEILLE: New Zealanders Jordan Taufua and Charles Ngatai were at the heart of a tough-as-teak Lyon defense that helped the Top 14 team to its first European title with a comprehensive 30-12 victory over Toulon in the Challenge Cup final on Friday. Lyon led 10-7 at half-time thanks to Baptiste Couilloud’s try converted by Leo Berdeu, who also bagged a penalty. Baptiste Serin crossed for Toulon’s try, Louis Carbonel hitting the extras.Lyon...
PARIS: Poland’s Iga Swiatek returns to Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic during their women’s singles match on day seven of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on May 28, 2022.  —AFP
Swiatek racks up 31st straight win
PARIS: World number one Iga Swiatek racked up her 31st straight win to reach the French Open last 16 on Saturday as Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas looked to make the second week and pounce on any slip-up by title favorites Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Swiatek, the 2020 champion in Paris, dropped serve three times against 95th-ranked Danka Kovinic of Montenegro before sealing a 6-3, 7-5 victory. Kovinic recovered from 1-4 down in the...
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Kuwait strengthens grip on top of medals table
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Kuwait strengthened its grip on top of the medals table at the Third Gulf Games as it is expected to add to grab more gold medal at the start of Fencing and Karate on Sunday. Meanwhile, UAE National Ice Hockey squad were proclaimed champions of the 3rd Gulf Games Kuwait 2022 on Friday evening.The Saudi team won the silver medal and the host Kuwait team won the bronze medal. The game, (hosted by Kuwait Winter Games...
VATICAN CITY: File photo shows Pope Francis (R) speaks with Italian Cardinal Angelo Sodano, as he arrives to take part with cardinals and bishops in the Papal consistory before the nominations of new cardinals at the Vatican. — AFP
Cardinal Sodano, right-hand man to two popes, dies
ROME: Italian cardinal Angelo Sodano, right-hand man to former popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, has died at the age of 94, the Vatican announced on Saturday. The Vatican power-broker cut a controversial figure in recent years, linked to many controversies, but wielded great influence over the church under the two popes in the 1990s and 2000s.Pope Francis paid tribute to “this esteemed man of the Church, who fulfilled his priesthood with...
APIA, Samoa: Picture shows CEO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peseta Noumea Simi (L) and China’s Ambassador to Samoa Chao Xiaoliang signing one of the bilateral agreements as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (back row R) and Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa look on during agreements signing ceremony. — AFP
Samoa signs China agreement amid South Pacific push
APIA: Samoa signed a bilateral agreement with China on Saturday, promising “greater collaboration” as Beijing’s foreign minister continues a tour of the South Pacific that has sparked concern among Western allies. The deal’s details are unclear, coming midway through a Chinese delegation’s eight-nation trip-but an earlier leaked draft agreement sent to several Pacific countries outlined plans to expand security and economic...
HONG KONG: A woman walks past an electronic display showing the Hang Seng Index in the Central district of Hong Kong on May 27, 2022. — AFP
Wall St stocks end with weekly gains
NEW DELHI: Wall Street stocks rallied Friday following signs of moderating inflation, finishing with weekly gains for the first time in about two months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.8 percent, or about 575 points, to 33,212.96, a weekly increase of 6.2 percent. The broad-based S&P 500 gained 2.5 percent to 4,158.24, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index jumped 3.3 percent to 12,131.13.It was the first weekly gain for the...
This file photo taken on February 9, 1974 in Stockholm shows the Swedish pop group Abba with its members (from left to right) Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus posing after winning the Swedish branch of the Eurovision Song Contest with their song “Waterloo”. — AFP
ABBA superfans flock to avatar show in London
Glammed up in satin knickerbockers, sequins and platform boots, ABBA fans streamed into a concert hall in east London Friday for the opening night of “ABBA Voyage”, the Swedish supergroup’s digital avatar show. Many had crossed continents and had bought tickets for multiple nights. “I’ve been a fan since 1975,” said one woman, Roxanne Dixon, who wore sparkly “A” and “B” earrings, a gold-trimmed white satin tunic and gold...
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Indian embassy hosts cultural show to mark ‘Odisha Day’
By Sajeev K PeterEmbassy of India, Kuwait hosted an impressive cultural show on Wednesday to celebrate ‘Odisha Day’, facilitating the Indian state of Odisha that is known for its rich tribal cultures and tradition. “Today, we are here to celebrate Odisha, a great state of India that needs no introduction. It is India’s best kept secret which is like a hidden gem for all visitors to India. It is a gifted serene landscape with uncrowded and...
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Crackdown on visa violators
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Kuwait expands ‘open door’ policy to virtual domain
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HATHRAS, India: Policemen carry a person who died in a melee during a sermon in Uttar Pradesh state on July 2, 2024. - AFP
Stampede at India religious event kills 116
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Minister of Municipal Affairs Dr Noura Al-Mashaan and Head of the Municipal Council Abdullah Al-Mahari inspect the Darwazat Abdulrazzaq project. – KUNA photos
Darwaza Abdulrazzaq project set to reopen
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Interior cracks down on residency violators