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Kariko, Weissman win Nobel for mRNA Covid vaccines
Stockholm: Katalin Kariko of Hungary and Drew Weissman of the United States won the Nobel Medicine Prize on Monday for work on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology that paved the way for Covid-19 vaccines.The pair, who had been tipped as favourites, were honoured for "for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19," the jury said."The laureates contributed to the...
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Musk slams German-funded migrants rescue Med operations
Berlin: Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday waded into German politics at a time of a heated debate on immigration across Europe, saying Berlin-funded migrant rescue operations in the Mediterranean could be seen as an "invasion" of Italy.Musk, who was born in South Africa, has Canadian nationality and lives in the United States, shared a post calling for a victory of the far-right party AfD a week before regional elections in two major German...
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Brazil's Lula undergoes hip surgery 'without complications': doctor
Brasília: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is awake and recovering from hip surgery on Friday, which his doctor said went off without a hitch."The surgery went without complications, the president is awake, going to post-anesthesia recovery," the doctor Roberto Kalil Filho told a press conference.
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GCC chief congratulates Kuwait Amir on 3rd anniv. of rule
Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al-Budaiwi congratulated Friday His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the third anniversary of assuming power. In a statement, Al-Budaiwi wished happy returns of this occasion, which has many achievements and development in all domains, thanks to Allah and the wise leadership.He also wished Kuwait further progress and His Highness the Amir everlasting...
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Kuwait handball team beats Iran 22-24
Kuwait: Kuwait handball team beat Iran 22-24 in the first match of Group A of the second round of the 19th Asian tournament hosted by China.The team has reaped two points following the hard match with the Iranians, first match of which ended with a 10-10 draw.Bahrain and South Korea are also in the same group. First and second winners qualify to the semi-finals.The Kuwaiti team is due to play against the Koreans on Saturday and the Bahrainis on...
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Biden warns democracies 'can die when people are silent'
Tempe: President Joe Biden urged Americans to stand up for democracy in a speech Thursday that accused " rival Donald Trump and "extremist" Republicans of trying to subvert US institutions."Democracies don't have to die at the end of a rifle. They can die when people are silent and they fail to stand up," said Biden, particularly criticizing Republicans for failing to speak up after Trump accused America's top military officer of treason.
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Three killed in twin Dutch shootings
Rotterdam: A gunman dressed in combat gear and wearing a bulletproof vest went on a shooting rampage at a house and a hospital in Rotterdam Thursday, killing a 14-year-old girl, her mother and a teacher.Dutch police said they were still investigating the motive for the twin attacks by the 32-year-old man, who also set fire to the hospital and the house.The man first burst into a house in the Dutch port city and opened fire, killing a 39-year-old...
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Kuwait emphasizes IAEA's pivotal role in transferring nuclear knowledge, strengthening security
Vienna: The State of Kuwait affirmed Thursday the important role played by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in transferring knowledge to help member states benefit from the peaceful applications of nuclear power and strengthening nuclear security and safety systems in the world.Kuwait is keen on cooperating with the IAEA to use nuclear energy and build capabilities to implement vital and safe projects that contribute to social and...
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Min. Al-Shula: New Kuwait-UAE maritime trade route to boost commerce
The new maritime trade route between the State of Kuwait and the UAE will boost commercial exchange and strategic ties, said a state official on Wednesday.Speaking to the press while inaugurating the new route between the Kuwait's Shuwaikh and the UAE's Khalifa ports, Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Communications Affairs Fahad Al-Shula said that the new route would shorten transport period for cargo and goods to...
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Arab gathering names Kuwait's Al-Rumaihi media personality of the year
Dubai: Pan-Arab talks bringing together media bodies from across the region have named Kuwait's Dr. Mohammad Al-Rumaihi as the personality of the year in recognition of his contributions in the field.As he received his award, Al-Rumaihi, a professor of political sociology at Kuwait University, dedicated the achievement to his compatriots who have made notable contributions in the field of media and journalism, saying the accolade was a...
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Supreme Council for Planning: Kuwait's policies emulate world's trend of using renewable energy
Kuwait: The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development, Dr. Khaled Mahdi, affirmed that Kuwait's public policies emulate the world's trend of using renewable energy in line with the cooperation of concerned parties.This came in a speech by Dr. Mahdi during an event held by the European Union delegation to Kuwait, Tuesday, in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development and...
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Kuwait MoH employs AI in diagnosis, treatment of aliments
Kuwait: The Ministry of Health has begun employing artificial intelligence techniques in various realms namely for diagnosis and treatment and has started training cadres on the emerging technology.The ministry is also using AI techniques at hospitals for various tasks including clinical care, researches, production of medicines and overhauling administrative operations.The AI has proven useful in diverse medical fields, particularly radioactive...
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Man held for plotting attacks on US bases; Qraifa’s trial begins
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KATHMANDU: In this photograph taken on April 29, 2024, TikTok influencers twin sisters Prisma (left) and Princy Khatiwada (right) speak during an interview. -- AFP
Nepalis fight TikTok ban in court, or ignore it entirely
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RIYADH: Cars drive through rain water in the Saudi capital following strong winds and heavy rain overnight that flooded roads in different regions of the kingdom on May 1, 2024. - AFP
‘Torrential’ rains flood roads, shut schools in Saudi
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Kuwait, Egypt urge Gaza truce