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19 die in Pakistan bus crash: official
Quetta: At least 19 people died and 14 were injured when a bus plunged into a ravine near a small town in Pakistan's west, an official said on Sunday.The bus skidded off a slippery road near Danisar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as it was en route to Quetta from Rawalpindi, local official Ejaz Jaffer told AFP.Pakistan has an appalling road safety record, with frequent accidents due to poorly maintained routes and vehicles -- as well as reckless...
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Swiatek's 37-match winning streak ends at Wimbledon
London: Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in straight sets on Saturday by French veteran Alize Cornet, ending the world number one's 37-match winning streak.Cornet, ranked 37, took advantage of an error-strewn performance from her Polish opponent to win 6-4, 6-2 on Court 1 in their third round tie.
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Lebanese President appreciates Kuwait's constant support
Beirut: Lebanese President Michel Aoun spoke highly of the Kuwaiti Amir, government and people for standing by his country in all weathers.During his meeting with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah on Saturday, President Aoun praised the historical deep-rooted relationship between the two sisterly countries, according to a statement from the Lebanese presidency.He welcomed Sheikh Dr. Ahmad's participation in the...
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Zain celebrates Kuwait’s top graduates
Kuwait: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, hosted its special annual ceremony to recognize the outstanding achievements of Kuwait’s top high school graduates. The event was held at Zain’s main headquarters in Shuwaikh with the attendance of the students’ parents and CEO Eaman Al Roudhan.At the end of every academic year, Zain holds a special ceremony to recognize Kuwait’s top-performing students who excelled in their...
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Kuwait oil price down USD 2.91 to USD 112.51 pb
Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti oil went down by USD 2.91 to USD 112.51 per barrel on Friday from USD 115.42 pb the day before, said the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Saturday.Globally, the price of the Brent crude went up by USD 2.60 per barrel to USD 111.63 per barrel, the same case with the West Texas Intermediate, which went up by USD 2.67 to USD 108.43 pb.
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Kuwaiti FM delivers letter from Crown Prince to Lebanese President
KUWAIT: Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah delivered on Saturday a letter from His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the Lebanese President Michel Aoun.The letter, handed during a reception in Beirut, focused on ways to further bolster ties.Sheikh Dr Ahmad Mohammad Al-Nasser is in the Lebanese capital to partake in the consultative meeting for Arab Foreign Ministers.
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Arab meeting in Beirut coincides with delicate conditions - Kuwait FM
Beirut: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah said Friday the consultative meeting of the Arab foreign ministers, due in Beirut tomorrow, coincides with delicate conditions and mounting challenges in the Arab region and the world at large."Those conditions require that we act in unison to reach a coordinated approach to addressing the current challenges," he told reporters upon his arrival at Beirut-Rafic Hariri...
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EU to give 1 bn euro loan to Ukraine
Brussels: The European Commission Friday proposed a new 1 billion euro (USD 1.04 billion) long-term loan for Ukraine as the first part financial assistance package of up to 9 billion euro (USD 9.3 billion) announced on 18 May.Under the proposal, the funds will be made available to Ukraine in the form of long-term loans on favourable terms, it said in a press release.The loans will support Ukraine's macroeconomic stability and overall resilience...
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OPEC crudes' basket down by USD 2.03 pb
Vienna: The price of OPEC's basket of oils went down by USD 2.03 to reach USD 115.61 per barrel on Thursday against USD 117.64 pb the day before, announced the organization.The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said in its bulletin on Friday that the annual average rate of the crudes basket, last year, reached USD 69.89 pb.The OPEC+ alliance countries agreed on June 2 to increase their production by 648,000 barrels for July and...
Rutab dates season has arrived in Kuwait
Rutab dates season arrives in Kuwait with early varieties hitting market
KUWAIT: The rutab dates season has arrived in Kuwait with early varieties of the fruit in all shapes and colors hitting the market.The summer rutab dates have their taste and quality, which push consumers racing to the market to acquire them.Some clients prefer certain types of rubtab including Al-Munsef, a type of date with a duel yellow and brown colors tasting and looking sweet.Rutab dates were the main source of nutrition in the past...
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Kuwait Oil Minister touts OPEC+ success in managing oil markets
Kuwait: Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil Dr Mohammad Al-Fares said Thursday the OPEC Plus alliance succeeded in managing the oil markets through a larger production increase than planned during July and August 2022.Al-Fares, who doubles as Minister of Cabinet Affairs, made the remark in a press release, issued by the Ministry of Oil, after heading Kuwait's delegation partaking in 42nd Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC)...
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European Parliament to discuss visa liberalisation for Kuwait
BRUSSELS: Preparatory work is underway in the European Parliament for the negotiations to start with the Council of Minister on lifting of Schengen visa for Kuwaiti citizens, European Parliament sources said Thursday.EU ambassadors Wednesday approved the negotiating mandate for the EU Council of Ministers on the lifting of Schengen visa for Kuwait. On the basis of this mandate, the Council which represents the 27 EU states, will start...
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Crackdown on visa violators
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Kuwait expands ‘open door’ policy to virtual domain
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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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Saudi energy minister announces discovery of multiple oil, gas fields
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Interior cracks down on residency violators