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Trump says Twitter 'now in sane hands' after Musk purchase

Washington: Former US president Donald Trump on Friday hailed the sale of Twitter to tech billionaire Elon Musk, saying he was pleased it was "now in sane hands.""I am very happy that Twitter is now in sane hands, and will no longer be run by Radical Left Lunatics and Maniacs that truly hate our country," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

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Kuwait condemns Iran's Shiraz attack

Kuwait: Kuwait's mofa on Thursday voiced the country's condemnation and denunciation of an attack in Iran's Shiraz City, which left multiple casualties.In a press statement, the ministry reiterated Kuwait's principled and unwavering position that decries violence and terrorism, while offering sincere condolence to Iran's leadership, government and people as well as victims' families, and wishing quick recovery of the injured.

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Iraqi President expresses keenness on boosting relations with Kuwait

Baghdad: Iraqi President Abdullatif Rashid expressed on Thursday his country's keenness on boosting bilateral ties with Kuwait on the basis of mutual respect and common interests.This came in a statement by the Iraqi presidency during the reception of Kuwaiti Ambassador Tareq Al-Faraj at Al-Salam Palace in Baghdad.The statement said that the Iraqi president expressed to Ambassador Al-Faraj his deep gratitude towards His Highness the Amir Sheikh...

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Kuwait Crown Prince 3rd Annual Shooting Tourney kicks off

Kuwait: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's Annual Shooting Tournament kicked off on Thursday at Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex.The tournament is due to last until November 5, with the participation of Kuwaiti and Gulf, male and female shooters in the categories of shotgun, rifle, pistol, and Olympic archery.Chairman of Kuwait Shooting Sport Club Duaij Al-Otaibi expressed, in a statement that...

Sheikh Fahad Al Kandari with Waleed Al Khashti and Zain employees

Zain staff take part in 18th Omrah trip

Kuwait: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, recently concluded the 18th Omrah trip for employees and their families, taking them in a special visit to the Sacred House in Mecca at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative aimed at enriching bonding and closeness between Zain employees out of the workplace.Zain organizes this trip and other similar programs periodically to cater to its employees’ spiritual needs. The trip was...

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (R) meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (L) in Athens on October 27, 2022.

Germany's Scholz rejects Turkish claims against Greece

Athens: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday rejected Turkish claims on the sovereignty of Greek islands, at the start of an official visit to Athens.Speaking to Greek daily Ta Nea ahead of an official meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Scholz said it was "not acceptable" for a NATO state to question the sovereignty of a fellow member.He also criticised the "more or less veiled military threats" towards Greece made...

Kuwait’s Ambassador to the US Jasem Albudaiwi with Secretary of State of Nebraska Robert Evnen, Congressman Don Bacon

Kuwait heads to Nebraska for investment opportunities on food security

Kuwait: Kuwait's Ambassador to United States Jasem Albudaiwi visited the state of Nebraska this week where he held talks with top Nebraskan officials focused on food security cooperation and investment opportunities in Kuwait.The aim of the visit is to connect with US states to boost the cooperation on all levels, mainly in the fields of food security and agriculture exchange.During his visit, Ambassador Albudaiwi met with several top officials...

TEHRAN: Iranian demonstrators burn a rubbish bin in the capital on Sept 21, 2022 during a protest for Mahsa Amini, days after she died in police custody. - AFP

US sanctions Iran officials behind protest crackdown

Washington: The United States placed over a dozen Iranian officials on its sanctions blacklist Wednesday for the crackdown on protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while being held by the morality police.The sanctions were announced as security forces opened fire on thousands of protesters who massed in Amini's hometown to mark 40 days since her death, according to Hengaw, a Norway-based human rights group.Sanctions were placed on...

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Air pollution causes death of 300,000 Europeans yearly

Brussels: Some 300,000 Europeans die prematurely every year as a result of air pollution and many more suffer from lung diseases or pollution-induced cancers, European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans said Wednesday.The European Commission (EC) proposed stronger rules to have a zero-pollution environment in 2050, Timmermans told a press conference in Brussels."Clean air and water are essential for the health of people and...

Kuwait PM receives Saudi Minister of State

Kuwait PM receives Saudi Minister of State

Kuwait: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Wednesday Minister of State and Member of the Saudi Council of Ministers, Prince Turki Bin Mohammad Al Saud and his delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country.The meeting was attended by Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and...

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves 10 Downing Street in central London on October 26, 2022

UK's crunch budget plan postponed till Nov 17: PM's office

London: The UK's eagerly awaited budget plan has been postponed until November 17, the office of new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday."The chancellor updated the cabinet on the timing of the fiscal event. The prime minister and the chancellor agreed that the fiscal event would now take place on the 17th November," a readout of Sunak's first cabinet meeting said.Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the short delay was justified in the...

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Euro back above dollar parity on US economic strains

London: The euro on Wednesday surged back above parity with the dollar, with the US currency sliding against its main rivals on concerns over the world's biggest economy.The euro bounced back above one dollar for the first time since mid-September, helped also by expectations of a big interest rate hike from the European Central Bank on Thursday.There were large gains against the dollar also for the British pound and yen, helping them to recover...

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DHAKA: This handout photo shows nobel laureate and chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government Muhammad Yunus (right) with former premier and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia at a reception to mark the country’s Armed Forces Day in Dhaka. – AFP

Bangladesh ex-PM Zia makes her first public appearance in 6 years

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Bone fragments of the fossil skeleton of 'Lucy' are displayed at the National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa.--AFP photos

Human ancestor Lucy still has secrets 50 years after discovery

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KUWAIT: Officials and citizens carry the body of Kuwaiti firefighter Abdullah Al-Farsi before he was laid to rest at Sulaibikhat Cemetery on Nov 23, 2024. — KUNA

Kuwait honors martyred fireman

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US calls for breakup of Google, Chrome

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HONG KONG: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy formation, Type 075 amphibious assault ship, Hainan is seen docked at China Merchants Wharf in Hong Kong on November 21, 2024. - AFP

Advanced Chinese warship showcased in Hong Kong