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UK defence secretary Ben Wallace resigns
London: Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, who last month announced he would step down in the next UK government cabinet reshuffle, has resigned, the prime minister's office said Thursday.In a letter to Wallace, 53, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised the "dedication and skill" he brought to the role that saw him take a leading role in Western allies' support for Ukraine against Russia."You have served our country with distinction," Sunak...
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Gabon army taking power following presidential election
Libreville: Gabon's army officers announced on Wednesday that they have taken power in the country and annulled the results of Saturday's presidential election in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner.Twelve soldiers appeared on national television, announcing they were cancelling the results of the election and dissolving "all the institutions of the republic," according to BBC.The electoral commission said Bongo had won just under...
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LOYAC interns show their creativity by organizing event for Zain staff
Kuwait: The Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC) recently hosted a special event for staff that was fully organized, supervised, and managed by high school trainees enrolled in LOYAC’s ‘Darb’ internship program. The students spent 6 weeks interning at Zain’s various departments, and the company empowered them to showcase their skills and apply what they learned in a real-world project.Zain’s support to ‘Darb’ came in line with its...
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Kuwait Crown Prince to UK for Kuwait Investment Office's 70th anniv.
Kuwait: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the accompanying delegation headed on Monday to the United Kingdom to patronize and attend the 70th anniversary marking the establishment of the Kuwait Investment Office in London.The visit comes on an invitation by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to His Highness the Crown Prince.His Highness the Crown Prince was seen off at the airport by Speaker of the...
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British official affirms solid ties with Kuwait as Crown Prince plans visit
London: Deputy Speaker of the British House of Commons Nigel Evans on Sunday praised the solid ties between the United Kingdom and the State of Kuwait in all sectors.Evans made the statement ahead of a scheduled visit to the UK by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Monday to patronize and attend a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of Kuwait Investment Office in London. It would be in response to an...
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Amir's Rep.: Kuwait eager to participate in int'l economy development events
Kuwait: Kuwait is eager to take part in international events that support development and economic growth, said a senior Kuwaiti official.The remarks were made to KUNA by Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Mohammad Al-Aiban in a phone call on Saturday, after the conclusion of the Brics Summit last Thursday in South...
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FM: Denmark informed Kuwait of anti-desecration law
Kuwait: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said Saturday that his Danish counterpart Lars Rasmussen had notified him of a proposed draft law that would make it illegal to desecrate religions and beliefs.He said that the Danish minister told him that his government had proposed a piece of legislation that would make it illegal to desecrate the Holy Quran and religious leaders under the pretext of freedom of expression...
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At least 17 killed in Indian railway bridge collapse
NEW DELHI: At least 22 laborers were killed on Wednesday when the railway bridge they were building across a ravine in India’s remote northeast collapsed, with four others feared dead. The incident took place in Sairang, a town around 20 kilometers (12 miles) northwest of Mizoram state capital Aizawl — an outlying pocket of the country near the border with Myanmar. Video footage shared by Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga showed a metal...
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Zain concludes its summer program with HS Store to upskill university students
Kuwait: The Zain Innovation Campus hosted a special ceremony to mark the successful conclusion of the company’s Summer Internship Program with HS Store. During the event, 40 outstanding trainees were recognized for completing the fourth edition of the renowned program that targeted university-level students and aimed to upskill and prepare young talents for their future careers.Attended by Zain Kuwait’s Corporate Relations Department Manager...
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Kuwait Amir receives invitation to attend Doha Expo 2023 opening ceremony
Kuwait: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Monday at Bayan Palace, an invitation directed to his Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, from the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Al-Thani to attend the opening ceremony of Doha Expo 2023 (Green Desert, Better Environment).Qatar's ambassador to Kuwait Ali Al-Mahmoud delivered the invitation to his Highness the Crown Prince.The meeting was...
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Kuwait Shooting Sport Club: Al-Mudhaf qualifies for World championship final
Kuwait: Kuwait Shooting Sport Club (KSSC) announced Wednesday that Kuwaiti shooter Khaled Al-Mudhaf has qualified to the World Championship Final in Men's Trap competition which will be organized by The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).The qualification comes as Al-Mudhaf is ranked 7th in the world in his category in addition to his achievements in continental and international events, Al-Mudhaf said in a statement today.He added...
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UK annual inflation drops under seven percent
London: Britain's annual inflation rate dropped sharply in July to below seven percent, official data revealed Wednesday, off the back of lower energy prices and in line with economists' expectations.The Consumer Prices Index rose by an annual rate of 6.8 percent, down from 7.9 percent in June, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement.The CPI rate is the lowest in 15 months, and met the predictions of analysts, including the Bank of...
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Man held for plotting attacks on US bases; Qraifa’s trial begins
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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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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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Kuwait, Egypt urge Gaza truce