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5th project of liquefied gas pipeline

KNPC inaugurates 5th liquefied gas pipeline to meet mounting demand

Kuwait: Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) on Tuesday inaugurated its fifth liquefied gas pipeline with an output capacity of 805 million cubic feet per day.High production capability of the pipeline, inaugurated at Al-Ahmadi terminal, includes 106,000 barrels of condensates and liquefied gas, forecast to meet much of the domestic and external demand.The project is of paramount importance as it is linked to the KNPC 2040 main strategic...

Representative of His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Prime Minister received by Jordanian Crown Prince

Kuwait Amir's representative in Jordan for Baghdad Coop., Partnership conf.

Amman: Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived in Jordan on Tuesday to partake in the second edition of Baghdad Cooperation and Partnership Conference.The Crown Prince of Jordan Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh, and Kuwaiti Ambassador to Jordan Aziz Al-Daihani as well as embassy staff...

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6.4-magnitude quake strikes off northern California: USGS

San Francisco: A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California early Tuesday but there was no tsunami threat, seismologists said.The relatively shallow quake hit 25 miles (40 kilometers) southwest of the port city of Eureka, in Humboldt county, the US Geological Survey said.In a preliminary assessment, the USGS said there was a low likelihood of casualties but some damage was possible.The National Tsunami Warning Center...

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Ballon D'or winner Benzema ends France career

Paris: Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema announced the "end" of his international career on Monday, the day after France lost in the World Cup final to Argentina."I made the effort and the mistakes it took to be where I am today and I'm proud of it! I wrote my story and ours ends," Benzema, 35, wrote on Twitter.Benzema had to withdraw from the World Cup before their first match due to a left thigh injury.

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EU extends period for UK to export veterinary drugs to N.Ireland

Brussels: The European Union on Monday extended for three years the grace period under which Britain can continue to export veterinary drugs to Northern Ireland and some EU members.Under the terms of Britain's departure from the bloc, Northern Ireland remains in the EU Single Market, in order to avoid creating a trade border with EU member Ireland.This means that Northern Ireland remains under EU pharmaceutical regulations, in theory preventing...

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Kuwait Deputy Amir receives parliament speaker

Kuwait: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received National Assembly Speaker Ahmad Al-Saadoun at Bayan Palace on Monday.

Norway's King Harald

Norway's King Harald hospitalised but 'stable'

Oslo: Norway's King Harald, 85, will remain in hospital "for a few days" following an infection but his condition is stable, the royal household said Monday.The king was admitted to Oslo's university hospital for treatment with intravenous antibiotics, a statement said, adding: "His condition is stable".Harald has suffered health problems recently, including Covid, knee surgery in 2021, respiratory problems and was hospitalised for another...

LUSAIL: Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy during the Qatar 2022 World Cup trophy ceremony after the football final match between Argentina and France on December 18, 2022. Argentina won in the penalty shoot-out. - AFP

Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

DOHA: Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time. Gonzalo Montiel rolled in the deciding penalty to give Argentina their third World Cup and prevent France becoming the first team in 60 years to retain the trophy.But a truly remarkable game saw Messi...

His Highness the Crown Prince's Diwan Chief receives a letter from Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait

Kuwait Amir receives letter from Palestine Pres.

Kuwait: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday received a letter from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas regarding fraternal relations and firm historical bonds between both countries and their sisterly peoples as well as ways of promoting them in all fields.The letter was handed to Chief of His Highness the Crown Prince's Diwan Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah by Palestinian Ambassador in Kuwait Rami...

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Seven Iraqi police killed in suspected IS attack

Kirkuk: At least seven members of Iraq's federal police were killed Sunday during an attack near Kirkuk in the country's north, where remnants of Islamic State group jihadists are active, police and government sources told AFP.A bomb blast initially targeted a truck transporting the men. It was followed by "a direct attack with small arms", near the village of Chalal al-Matar, a federal police officer who attributed the assault to IS, told AFP...

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Qatar says EU corruption clampdown a threat to relations

Doha: Qatar on Sunday condemned a corruption investigation by Belgium and the suspension of its access to the EU parliament, saying it could "negatively" impact relations and natural gas supplies.The decision to impose "such a discriminatory restriction" before the investigation has ended, "will negatively affect regional and global security cooperation, as well as ongoing discussions around global energy poverty and security," a Qatar diplomat...

DOHA: Croatia's players celebrate with their medals after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup third place play-off against Morocco at Khalifa International Stadium on Dec 17, 2022. - AFP

Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in World Cup third-place playoff

DOHA: Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third place play-off on Saturday, with Mislav Orsic curling home the winner. Josko Gvardiol, one of the stars of the tournament in Qatar, headed Croatia into the lead in the seventh minute at the Khalifa International Stadium but Achraf Dari brought Morocco level right away.Orsic's terrific curling strike late in the first half ensured Croatia took home the bronze medal, the 11th World Cup in a...

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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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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

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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

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NAVI MUMBAI, India: Billionaire tycoon Mukesh Ambani (front third left) along with his family attends a mass wedding ceremony at Reliance Corporate Park in Navi Mumbai on July 2, 2024. -- AFP

Ambanis celebrate son’s nuptials with mass wedding