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Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Kuwait Amir Sultan Bin Saad

Saudi Amb.: kingdom's leader keen on ensuring success of Jeddah summit

Kuwait: Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Kuwait Amir Sultan Bin Saad on Wednesday assured the high commanding leadership's keenness on the success of the imminent Summit in Jeddah to further the region's endeavors and avert its international incompletions.In a statement to KUNA Prince Sultan Bin Saad said, on the occasion of the 32nd Arab Summit to be held in Jeddah, that King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz...

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Nintendo sells 10 mn copies of 'Zelda' in three days

Paris: The latest edition of smash-hit video game franchise "Zelda" sold more than 10 million copies in its first three days, Japanese firm Nintendo said on Wednesday.The company said in a statement that "Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" was now the fastest-selling game in the history of the franchise, which first hit the shops in 1986.The rapid sales of Zelda outstripped this year's other blockbuster game release, "Hogwarts Legacy", based...

Kuwait's Foreign Minister receives Bahraini counterpart Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani

Kuwait, Bahrain FMs discuss bilateral ties

Jeddah: Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah received on Wednesday his visiting Bahraini counterpart Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani on the sidelines of the preparative ministerial meeting of the 32nd Arab Summit next Friday in Jeddah.During the meeting, both sides discussed ways of enhancing bilateral ties and cooperation, as well as discussing matters of common interests and ways to ensure the success of the upcoming summit.

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Canada inflation rises to 4.4% in April after falling for months

Ottawa: Canada's inflation rate rose slightly to 4.4 percent in April in an unexpected reversal of a downward trend over the previous 10 months, the national statistical agency said Tuesday.The Consumer Price Index was up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month's rate, after having posted a steady decline since a June 2022 peak of 8.1 percent."The slow down in Canadian inflation is looking like it might have been a false dawn," Desjardins...

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Wells Fargo to pay $1 bn to settle shareholder class action

New York: US bank Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $1 billion to settle a class action lawsuit by shareholders who accused it of not having changed its management and practices quickly enough after a series of scandals.The agreement has been submitted to a federal judge in Manhattan for approval, according to a document filed Monday.In June 2020, a group of shareholders, including Sweden's Handelsbanken Fonder AB and the Louisiana Sheriffs' Pension...

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Kuwait University registers patent for breakthrough dental procedure

Kuwait: Kuwait University on Monday completed a registration with US Patent and Trademark Office administrators dealing with an innovative procedure related to periodontal tissue responses during insertions of artificial teeth, using cutting-edge 3D technology. The breakthrough enables local physicians to easily interact with dentistry centers across the world, in addition to providing higher quality services on a local level, said Kuwait...

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Kuwait Amir receives invitation to 32nd Arab Summit in Saudi

Kuwait: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Monday a letter of invitation directed towards His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to attend the 32nd Arab Summit to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 19.During the reception at Bayan Palace, Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad Al-Saud handed the invitation letter from Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz to His...

Barcelona's players celebrate winning their 27th Spanish league championship after the Spanish league football match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat on May 14, 2023.

Barcelona win La Liga title with Espanyol rout

Cornellà de Llobregat: Barcelona won La Liga for the first time since 2019 by thrashing Espanyol 4-2 on Sunday, wrestling the title back from rivals Real Madrid.The Catalan giants clinched their 27th Spanish championship at the home of their neighbours, with scenes turning ugly at full time as celebrating Barcelona players were chased from the field by pitch invaders.Robert Lewandowski struck twice for Barcelona, along with goals for Alejandro...

Brighton's Paraguayan striker Julio Enciso celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 14, 2023.

Man City on brink of title after Arsenal rocked by Brighton

London: Manchester City are on the brink of winning the Premier League title after Arsenal crashed to a shock 3-0 defeat against Brighton on Sunday.Mikel Arteta's side were rocked by second half goals from Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan at the Emirates Stadium.Second placed Arsenal trail City by four points and a defeat for the Gunners at Nottingham Forest on Saturday would hand Pep Guardiola's men their fifth title in six...

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (2nd R) celebrates victory with Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland (2nd L) during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on May 14, 2023.

Gundogan masterclass takes Man City closer to title at Everton's expense

Liverpool: Ilkay Gundogan said Manchester City are showing their experience at the business end of the season after the German scored twice in a 3-0 win on Sunday that kept Everton looking over their shoulders in the relegation battle.City moved four points clear of Arsenal, who are in action later at home to Brighton, with three games remaining for both sides.The defending champions' superior goal difference means five points from their...

Election officials count ballots at a polling station in Istanbul on May 14, 2023, after polls closed in Turkey's presidental and parliamentary elections.

Turkish polls close with Erdogan's fate hanging in balance

Istanbul: Turkish polling stations closed Sunday in a knife-edge election that could end President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade grip on power and put the mostly Muslim nation on a more secular course.Turnout was expected to be huge in what has effectively become a referendum on Turkey's longest-serving leader and his Islamic-rooted party.It is the toughest of more than a dozen votes the 69-year-old leader has confronted -- one that polls...

Interior Undersecretary Lieutenant General Anwar Al-Barjas examines during a visit to headquarters of the election affairs department preparations for National Assembly elections

Interior undersecretary visits election HQ

Kuwait: The Interior Undersecretary, Lieutenant General Anwar Al-Barjas, on Sunday affirmed the security personnel readiness to organize and secure the National Assembly elections due on June 6.The Ministry of Interior's Directorate General for Public Relations and Information said in a press release that Lieut. Gen. Al-Barjas affirmed, during a visit to the headquarters of the election affairs department, necessity of tackling flaws that...

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Mohammad Al-Wasmi, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs.

Kuwait’s International Quran competition announces winners

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Automak’s founding members, including Group President Hussam Fawzi Al-Kharafi and CEO Ghazi Al-Omar, along with ROX Motor’s representatives, CEO and Co-founder Yan Feng, and Vice President Wu Yue, during the launch ceremony.

Automak launches ROX Motor in Kuwait with all-new ROX01 model

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OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al-Ghais.

OPEC to COP29: Oil gift from God

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DOHA: Kuwait’s Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah speaks at the 41st meeting of the Interior Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council. — KUNA photos

Interior minister calls for uniting GCC security efforts

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Committee strips Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,647 individuals