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Kuwait Prime Minister hosts chief auditor

Kuwait Prime Minister hosts chief auditor

Kuwait: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received on Sunday at Seif Palace Head of the Audit Bureau Faisal Al-Shayea who presented to His Highness a report on examination of departments' final accounts, financial indices and supervisory tasks in the fiscal year (2021-2022).

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Electoral appeals to be examined in 2 weeks: Kuwait Constitutional

Kuwait: The Constitutional Court on Sunday said a session would be held to look into electoral appeals in two weeks.The court said in a statement that it would cross examine the contestations on 16th of next month.Kuwait has recently witnessed parliamentary elections, followed with formation of a new government.

Chief judges take oath as heads of courts before Kuwait Crown Prince

Chief judges take oath as heads of courts before Kuwait Crown Prince

KUWAIT: A number of senior judges took the oath as heads of courts before His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Sunday.The swearing-in ceremony involved judge Mohammad bin Naji as President of Supreme Judicial Council, President of Court of Cassation and President of the Constitutional Court, justice Mohammad Abu Sulaib as Court of Appeals President, while their peer Younis Al-Yaseen swore in as the Vice President...

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Kuwait condemns attack on Somalian Education Ministry

Kuwait: Kuwait Foreign Ministry Sunday condemned the two bombing attacks targeting the Ministry of Education in Somalia, resulting in the death and injury of dozens of people.The ministry stressed Kuwait's firm position against terrorism, expressing condolences to the families of the victims, as well as wishing speedy recovery for the injured.

Barcelona's Polish forward Robert Lewandowski (2nd-R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on October 29, 2022.

Lewandowski snatches Barca win at Valencia, Atletico, Sevilla lose

Valencia: Barcelona, bruised after Champions League elimination in midweek, snatched a late 1-0 victory at Valencia on Saturday in La Liga, with Robert Lewandowski stretching to convert a 93rd minute winner.The Polish forward managed to divert Raphinha's cross home at the death to pull Barcelona level on 31 points with Real Madrid at the top of the table, before the champions host Girona on Sunday.It was a hard-fought win -- the Catalans lost...

Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez looks on after the final whistle of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Leeds United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 29, 2022.

Man City go top, Leeds inflict more misery on Liverpool

Manchester: Manchester City moved top of the Premier League thanks to Kevin De Bruyne's stunning strike to beat Leicester 1-0 on Saturday, as Liverpool's five-year unbeaten home league run in front of fans was ended by a 2-1 defeat to Leeds.Chelsea boss Graham Potter suffered a nightmare return to Brighton with a 4-1 defeat, while Tottenham came from 2-0 down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 and remain in third.City were without the free-scoring Erling...

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf

GCC chief deplores German minister's anti-Qatar comments

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Nayef Al-Hajraf Saturday denounced recent remarks by German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on Qatar's World Cup 2022.In a press statement, he reiterated the GCC members' backing for Qatar against interference in its internal affairs through allegations that would not serve normal relations between both countries due to breach of diplomatic norms and international laws.Defending...

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UK navy probes claims of sexual harassment on submarines

London: The head of the British Royal Navy has announced a probe after several whistle-blowers made allegations of widespread sexual harassment of female staff on submarines.The Daily Mail on Saturday published a story based on an interview with Sophie Brook, a former naval lieutenant, who described a "constant campaign of sexual bullying" including male crew members putting the names of female colleagues on a "rape list".The article also quoted...

Waleed Al Khashti with Zain’s team at the company’s booth

Zain Platinum Sponsor of 965 Outlet Expo

Kuwait: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, announced its platinum sponsorship of 965 Outlet Expo, the unique 4-day shopping exhibition held at Arraya Ballroom. The event featured many distinguished and luxury brands that offered the best services and products to visitors and shoppers.Zain’s support to this special event comes as part of its ongoing efforts to empower local businesses and entrepreneurs in line with its solid...

US President Joe Biden

Biden will attend COP27 climate summit: White House

Washington: US President Joe Biden will attend next month's COP27 United Nations climate summit in Egypt, the White House said Friday, vowing he would "highlight the need for the world to act."The COP27 conference will once more seek to boost global efforts to slow the climate crisis that is intensifying natural disasters, from wildfires to severe storms.Biden will "advance the global climate fight and help the most vulnerable build resilience to...

Qatar summons German ambassador over minister's World Cup comments

Qatar summons German ambassador over minister's World Cup comments

Doha: Qatar on Friday summoned Germany's ambassador to protest comments made by a minister casting doubt on whether the Gulf state should host the football World Cup.Comments by German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser were "unacceptable and provocative" and required a "clarification", Qatar's foreign ministry said.A letter handed to the ambassador highlighted Qatar's "complete rejection" of Faeser's comments, who had been due to visit Qatar on...

This handout photo taken by the Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region and released by the Philippine Coast Guard on October 28, 2022 shows rescue workers evacuating people from a flooded area due to heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Nalgae in Parang, Maguindanao.

At least 67 killed as storm lashes southern Philippines

Cotabato: Landslides and flooding in the southern Philippines killed at least 67 people on Friday, according to an official tally, with rescuers racing to save residents of a mountain village that was buried in mud.The village of Kusiong accounted for many of the 50 deaths in the area around Datu Odin Sinsuat town, after heavy overnight rain unleashed floods mixed with mud, rocks and fallen trees that buried the community, the area's civil...

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