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ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a press conference in Ankara. —AFP
Erdogan blames Europe's energy crisis on Russia sanctions
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday blamed Europe's energy crisis on sanctions it imposed on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine -- a line taken by the Kremlin itself.Erdogan has maintained good working relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin while trying to stay neutral in the conflict and supplying Ukraine with Turkish weapons and combat drones.He told reporters before departing for a three-nation swing through the...
CAIRO: Kuwait's Ambassador to Egypt, Ghanim Al-Ghanim submits credentials to LAS' Secretary-General, Ahmad Abul-Gheit -KUNAn
Ambassador Al-Ghanim submits credentials to Arab League
CAIRO: Kuwait's Ambassador to Egypt, Ghanim Al-Ghanim submitted his credentials to be Kuwait's permanent envoy to the League of Arab States (LAS). A statement from Kuwait's delegation to the league said that Ambassador Al-Ghanim conveyed greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to LAS's Secretary-General Ahmad...
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China approves world's first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine
Beijing: Chinese drug regulators have approved the world's first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine, made by Tianjin-based manufacturer CanSino Biologics, boosting the company's share price by seven percent on Monday.The National Medical Products Administration gave the go-ahead for the vaccine for emergency use as a booster, the company said in a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Sunday.Following the announcement, company shares surged 14...
His Highness the Amir's Envoy delivers a letter to Amir of Qatar
Kuwait Amir's envoy hands letter from Deputy Amir, Crown Prince to Qatar Amir
KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's Envoy, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah on Monday handed a letter from His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, including the regards and greetings of His Highness the Amir to Sheikh Tamim, wishing him a long healthy life and more development...
His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Kuwait Deputy Amir, Crown Prince receives Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled
His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace on Monday.
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China accuses US of 'tens of thousands' of cyberattacks
Beijing: Beijing on Monday accused the United States of launching "tens of thousands" of cyberattacks on China and pilfering troves of sensitive data, including from a public research university.Washington has accused Beijing of cyberattacks against US businesses and government agencies, one of the issues over which ties between the two powers have nosedived in recent years.China has consistently denied the claims and in turn lashed out against...
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At least six killed in Afghanistan earthquake
Kabul: At least six people were killed and nine others injured after an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan overnight, an official said on Monday.The 5.3-magnitude temblor that hit districts along the eastern border with Pakistan comes less than three months after a powerful quake killed more than 1,000 people, also along the same frontier.The latest quake was felt in the provinces of Kunar, Laghman and Nangarhar, and in the capital Kabul."We are...
Arab League Council opens 158th session
Arab League Council opens 158th session
Cairo: The 158th session of the Arab League Council opened on Sunday on the permanent-delegate level under the chairmanship of Libya with issues of Arab joint action, notably the Arab-Israeli conflict, featuring prominently on the agenda.In his inaugural address, Libya's Delegate to the League Abdullatif Thabet said the exceptions conditions on the international arena require exerting more efforts to formulate a unified Arab stance to prevent...
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Saudi Arabia donates USD 3.5 mln towards UN nuclear initiatives
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is donating USD 3.5 million to prop up the initiatives of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the state news agency reported on Sunday, saying the aid aims to "maximize" the UN body's resources.The donation will support the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Zoonotic Diseases Integrated Action (ZODIAC) initiative, launched by the IAEA to help prevent the outbreaks of infectious diseases with the use of nuclear...
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Kuwait condemns, denounces terror attack in Somalia
Kuwait: The State of Kuwait expressed on Sunday Kuwait's condemnation and denunciation of the recent terror attack targeting busses in Mogadishu, Somalia, which led to several casualties.In a press statement, the Foreign Ministry denounced this heinous incident, reiterating Kuwait's principled and unwavering stance against violence and terrorism.The Ministry expressed sincere condolences to the Somali government and people as well as wishes of...
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Jordan: "Eager Lion" drills kick off, drawing 26 countries, including Kuwait
Amman: Organized by the Jordanian Military forces, military exercises, dubbed "Eager Lion 2002", kick-started in Jordan, with the participation of army forces from 26 countries, including Kuwait.The drills aim to boost cooperation between all participating military forces and governmental institutions, head of the kingdom's Military Information Directorat Mustafa Al-Hiyari said in a press release.The drills, which last until September 15, are...
His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Kuwait Deputy Amir, Crown Prince receives Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf, Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled
His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday at Bayan Palace His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince also received Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
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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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GAZA: Displaced Palestinians from areas in east Khan Yunis flee after the Zionist army issued a new evacuation order for parts of the city and Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on July 2, 2024. - AFP
Arabs reaffirm Zionist boycott
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BEIRUT: Lebanese Uber driver Hussein Khalil shows his GPS jammed geolocation as Gaza's southern city of Rafah, as he sits in his vehicle in Beirut's Hamra Street on June 11, 2024.- AFP
Zionist jamming disrupts Lebanon ground, air traffic