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In this file photo Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle smiles during the 2021 Global Citizen Live festival at the Great Lawn, Central Park in New York City.-AFPn
'Largest-ever' Vermeer show coming to Dutch Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam's famed Rijksmuseum unveiled plans yesterday to stage the largest-ever exhibition of Johannes Vermeer's paintings, including his iconic "Girl with the Pearl Earring". The groundbreaking show in early 2023 will bring works from museums across the globe together under one roof, to shed light on the life and career of the elusive 17th century Dutch master. It is expected to better the exhibition by the Rijksmuseum's sister Mauritshuis...
In this file photo Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle smiles during the 2021 Global Citizen Live festival at the Great Lawn, Central Park in New York City.-AFPn
Meghan Markle urges tabloid shake-up after second privacy win
In this file photo Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle smiles during the 2021 Global Citizen Live festival at the Great Lawn, Central Park in New York City.-AFPMeghan Markle yesterday called for a reform of tabloid newspaper culture after winning a second court victory against a British newspaper group for breaching her privacy. But Associated Newspapers indicated her high-profile win may not be the end of the matter, as it said it may now take the...
Traditional thatched roof cottages are pictured at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village on the Isle Of Lewis.-AFP photosn
Tweed weaves a way from Scottish islands to catwalk
Traditional thatched roof cottages are pictured at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village on the Isle Of Lewis.-AFP photosIn the cluttered workshop of his home off the coast of northwest Scotland, Ian Mackay patiently weaves a bright green wool, surrounded by bags of fabric, spools and tools. He makes a steady clatter as he pedals his machine in the shed of his croft on the village of South Shawbost on the Isle of Lewis, watching closely for any defects....
“Casa de Papel” cast members pose for a family picture during a photocall for the presentation of the last part of the fifth season of the Spanish TV show “Money Heist” (La Casa de Papel) at the Palacio Vistalegre arena in Madrid.—AFP photosn
Barrier-breaking smash hit 'Money Heist' reaches end
“Casa de Papel” cast members pose for a family picture during a photocall for the presentation of the last part of the fifth season of the Spanish TV show “Money Heist” (La Casa de Papel) at the Palacio Vistalegre arena in Madrid.—AFP Netflix will on Friday release the final five episodes of its Spanish smash series "Money Heist" which blew open the door for other non-English language series on streaming services. Created by Spain's...
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Tunisia women mix beats and break taboos
Yasmina Gaida (center left) -- known professionally as Fouchika Junior-teaches her student Nada Benmadi (center right) during a DJ mixing class as part of the "DJ Academy for Girls" at the French Institute of Tunisia.-AFP photosFouchika Junior adjusts her headphones, flicks a slider and seamlessly drops the next tune: one of Tunisia's rare female DJs, she is helping other women break into a male-dominated world. "DJing isn't very common among...
In this file photo Jacqueline and Clarence Avant attend the NMAAM 2016 Black Music Honors in Nashville, Tennessee.-AFP nn
Wife of 'godfather of Black music' fatally shot in Beverly Hills home
In this file photo Jacqueline and Clarence Avant attend the NMAAM 2016 Black Music Honors in Nashville, Tennessee.-AFPThe wife of the man known as the "godfather of Black music" was shot and killed Wednesday in a break-in at the couple's Beverly Hills home, police said. Jacqueline Avant, 81, was found in her home with fatal gunshot wounds, Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook told a press conference. Avant was the wife of Clarence Avant, a...
LONDON: Major oil producers decided yesterday to raise output levels in January, despite the Omicron coronavirus variant raising fresh questions over demand.n
OPEC+ to boost output in January
LONDON: Major oil producers decided yesterday to raise output levels in January, despite the Omicron coronavirus variant raising fresh questions over demand.LONDON: Major oil producers decided yesterday to raise output levels in January, despite the Omicron coronavirus variant raising fresh questions over demand. The OPEC+ alliance led by Saudi Arabia and Russia has so far resisted US-led pressure to significantly boost output to rein in surging...
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Tech trends for 2022: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles
WASHINGTON: After a year that made the terms WFH (work from home) and metaverse instantly recognizable for many people, there are a new set of technological trends headed this way for 2022. Here's a selection of how technology may change lives in the coming year:Meatless meatMeat alternatives have become common in an increasing number of US households, thanks in part to Beyond Meat and Impossible Food plant-based products that come far closer to...
HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific passenger airplanes are seen parked on the tarmac as a Cathay Pacific Cargo plane (bottom) takes off at Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok International Airport in Hong Kong. -- AFPnn
Hong Kong quarantine pushes Cathay pilots to 'breaking point'
HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific passenger airplanes are seen parked on the tarmac as a Cathay Pacific Cargo plane (bottom) takes off at Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok International Airport in Hong Kong. -- AFPHONG KONG: Cathay Pacific has been hit by a wave of pilot resignations in recent weeks as resentment over Hong Kong's strict quarantine regime boils over and crew scramble for emerging opportunities overseas. The departures come as Hong Kong ties...
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (R) runs past Everton's Irish defender Seamus Coleman to scores his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park in Liverpool. - AFPn
Liverpool thrash Everton as Chelsea, City grind out wins
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (R) runs past Everton's Irish defender Seamus Coleman to scores his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park in Liverpool. - AFPLONDON: Liverpool thrashed local rivals Everton 4-1 to pile the pressure on former Reds boss Rafael Benitez on Wednesday, while victories for Chelsea and Manchester City ensured the Premier...
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MLB locks out players in sport's first work stoppage since 1994
Rob ManfredNEW YORK: Major League Baseball locked out its players shortly after midnight yesterday as failure to agree on a new collective contract sparked the sport's first work stoppage since 1994. Disagreement on how to divide $10 billion in revenues from the elite level of America's national pastime saw negotiations come to a halt on Wednesday afternoon, and after the collective bargaining agreement expired at 11:59 pm MLB announced it would...
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Arab Masters Championship
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahKUWAIT: President of Kuwait and Arab Tennis Federations Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will hold a press conference tomorrow evening to speak about Kuwait's hosting of the Arab Masters Championship to be held at Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdallah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Tennis Complex from Dec6 until Dec 12. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber will speak about the challenges the organizing committee faced under the current health...
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Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC)
Massive fuel shortage forces electricity cuts in Kuwait
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EL KFOUR: Lebanon: People inspect the damage to a building after a Zionist airstrike in the southern town of Kfour, in the Nabatiyeh district, on August 17, 2024, amid the ongoing cross-border clashes between Zionist troops and Hezbollah fighters. – AFP
Hezbollah reveals its military muscle
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KUWAIT: His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil Dr Imad Mohamed Al-Ateeqi (center) is greeted by Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Hamad Al-Sabah (second right) and other officials. — KUNA
Oil minister returns to Kuwait after treatment in Turkey
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JAHRA: Part of the Al-Shagaya Concentrated Solar Power Project is seen in this photo taken from the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research website.
KAPP shortlists companies for Dabdeba, Shagaya
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Interior Minister orders removal of violations in Failaka