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Kuwaiti photographer wins 2nd place award in Moscow contest

Moscow: Kuwaiti photographer Mohammad Murad won second place prize in Golden Turtle international contest in Russian capital, Moscow.Murad spoke to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) saying that taking part in such an international event is something to take pride in, especially that he is the only Arab to win second place award.The award-winning photo (Blurry Vision) depicts the movement of elephants as they walk in Tanzania.Murad had previously won...

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

GCC chief congratulates Iraq's newly elected Pres.

Riyadh: GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nyaef Al-Hajraf congratulated, on Friday, Iraq's newly elected President Dr. Abdulatif Rashid, wishing him further success.In a statement, Al-Hajraf praised the strong relation between the GCC and Iraq, as well as the constant work towards strengthening the joint cooperation in various fields of common interests.Al-Hajraf also congratulated Mohammad Al-Sudani on his assignment to form a new government in Iraq,...

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UK's Truss fires finance minister as economic plan in tatters

British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday dismissed her finance minister, forcing Kwasi Kwarteng to carry the can for turmoil sparked by her right-wing economic platform as restive Conservatives plotted her own demise.The chancellor of the exchequer was dismissed in person by Truss after he rushed back early from international meetings in Washington, and she was due later to hold her first Downing Street news conference.There was no immediate...

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Azerbaijan accuses Macron of pro-Armenian 'bias'

Baku: Azerbaijan on Friday denounced as "unacceptable and biased" French President Emmanuel Macron's recent remarks on Baku's decades-long conflict with arch-foe Armenia.Macron's criticism of Azerbaijan on Wednesday was "unacceptable and biased," the foreign ministry in Baku said, adding that "Azerbaijan is forced to reconsider France's efforts in mediating" Armenian-Azerbaijani talks.

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US inflation persists, higher in September over prior month

New York: US inflation jumped more than expected in September, according to government data released Thursday, in the latest sign that pricing pressures have become more intractable despite aggressive central bank action.US prices rose 0.4 percent in September compared to August, twice the 0.2 percent projected by analysts, with price increases for food, shelter and medical care weighing on consumers, according to data from the Bureau of Labor...

Health Minister Karl Lauterbach

German woman arrested over plot to kidnap health minister

German police on Thursday arrested a woman accused of being the ringleader of a far-right anti-lockdown group that planned to kidnap the health minister.The plot was uncovered earlier this year, when police arrested four men accused of "preparing explosive attacks and other acts of violence" as well as plotting to abduct Health Minister Karl Lauterbach.Investigators have now arrested a fifth suspect, named as Elisabeth R., who is thought to have...

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the Sixth Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Astana

Putin tells Erdogan Russia could create 'gas hub' in Turkey

Astana: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Moscow would consider developing a "gas hub" in Turkey, with Russia's supplies to Europe disrupted by Ukraine-related sanctions and leaks at key pipelines."Turkey has turned out to be the most reliable route for deliveries today, even to Europe. We could consider the possibility of creating a gas hub in Turkey for supplies to other...

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

GCC welcomes Saudi Arabia's rejection to OPEC+ output cut's criticism

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) welcomed Thursday Saudi Arabia's rejection to criticisms following a decision by OPEC+ to cut production by two million barrels per day starting next month.GCC Secretary General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf, in a statement, voiced complete solidarity with Saudi Arabia and rejected the baseless criticisms.Al-Hajraf commended Saudi Arabia's "important and pivotal" role regionally and internationally on basis of...

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18 flood victims killed in Pakistan bus fire

Karachi: At least 18 Pakistanis, including 12 children, were killed in a bus fire as they journeyed home after fleeing catastrophic monsoon flooding, officials and rescue workers said Thursday.Pakistan has been hit by unprecedented monsoon rains this year, putting a third of the nation underwater, displacing eight million people, and causing $28 billion worth of devastation.As the waters slowly recede, thousands of the displaced -- many living in...

LONDON: Shoppers walking along Oxford Street in London. – AFP

UK government urged to back behaviour changes to meet net zero targets

London: Britain's approach to changing public travel, heating and food habits is "inadequate" to meet its net zero and environment targets, a parliamentary committee warned Wednesday.The chair of the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee Kate Parminter said after a summer of record temperatures, fires and drought, "an immediate and sustained response" was needed."People power is critical to  reach our environmental goals, but...

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MoI affirms importance of finding instant solutions for traffic congestions

KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah affirmed on Wednesday the importance of finding instant solutions for traffic congestions, especially during rush hours. The minister conducted a field visit to Sabah Al-Salem to discuss the reasons behind these traffic jams, the ministry's security media and public relations department said in a statement.Sheikh Talal...

His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Lama Al-Oraiman

Kuwait Deputy Amir receives Lama Al-Oraiman, winner of IAF's award

Kuwait: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace Wednesday Lama Al-Oraiman, on the incident of her receiving the Emerging Space Leader award, presented by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), as she represented Kuwait in this competition.His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince congratulated her on this scientific achievement, wishing her continued success.

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