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In this aerial view, lights and decorations ornate the remains of the war-ravaged landmark Al-Nouri mosque, as Iraqis gather to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Mohammed (PUBH), known in Arabic as the “Mawlid Al-Nabawi” holiday, in the northern city of Mosul.—AFP photosn

Symbol of rebirth at Iraq's historic Al-Nuri mosque

In this aerial view, lights and decorations ornate the remains of the war-ravaged landmark Al-Nuri mosque, as Iraqis gather to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), known in Arabic as the “Mawlid Al-Nabawi” holiday, in the northern city of Mosul.—AFP photosTo the sound of drums, religious chants resounded on Sunday evening for the first ceremony of its kind at Iraq's historic Al-Nuri mosque, which is being rebuilt after...

Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, (left) and Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, (right) arrive on the green carpet to attend the inaugural Earthshot Prize awards ceremony at Alexandra Palace in London.—AFP n

As COP looms, Prince William awards debut Earthshot Prize

Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, (left) and Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, (right) arrive on the green carpet to attend the inaugural Earthshot Prize awards ceremony at Alexandra Palace in London.—AFPQueen Elizabeth II's grandson Prince William presented the inaugural Earthshot prizes at a ceremony in London on Sunday, with projects from Costa Rica, Italy, the Bahamas and India picking up prizes. The new annual...

This picture shows Japan’s professional shogi player Sota Fujii posing for a photo call during a press conference of a competition between Masayuki Toyoshima, in Tokyo.—AFP photosn

Gawky teen star wins new fans for Japan's 'game of generals'

This picture shows Japan’s professional shogi player Sota Fujii posing for a photo call during a press conference of a competition between Masayuki Toyoshima, in Tokyo.—AFP photosShogi, the Japanese chess variant known as the "game of generals", is enjoying a wave of popularity in its homeland thanks to a gawky teenage prodigy with a rock-star following. Sota Fujii's incredible success and quirky charm have made him a household name in...

French writer and designer Jean-Yves Ferri poses with French writer Anne Goscinny (right), daughter of late Rene Goscinny, during the presentation of the new “Asterix” album at the Hachette Livre publishing house in Vanves, near Paris.—AFP n

Draft 'Asterix' story revealed by author's daughter

French writer and designer Jean-Yves Ferri poses with French writer Anne Goscinny (right), daughter of late Rene Goscinny, during the presentation of the new “Asterix” album at the Hachette Livre publishing house in Vanves, near Paris.—AFPThe daughter of Rene Goscinny, one of the duo behind indomitable French comic-book star Asterix, has revealed that her father left a draft story featuring the Roman-bashing Gaulish warrior unfinished. "I...

NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United's English midfielder Sean Longstaff (center) passes the ball during an English Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park yesterday. - AFP n

Spurs spoil Newcastle's Saudi party

NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United's English midfielder Sean Longstaff (center) passes the ball during an English Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park yesterday. - AFPNEWCASTLE: Newcastle's new dawn under the ownership of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund got off to a disappointing start as Tottenham silenced St James' Park with a 3-2 win yesterday. The defeat leaves Newcastle still in the relegation zone...

KUWAIT: This file photo taken on September 26, 2021 shows students arriving to school after in-person classes resumed in Kuwait. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyatn

Kuwait inches closer to return to normal life

KUWAIT: This file photo taken on September 26, 2021 shows students arriving to school after in-person classes resumed in Kuwait. - Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: Kuwait could soon take another big step towards returning to normal life as the government mulls lifting mask mandates outdoors and re-allowing large gatherings for fully vaccinated individuals while the health situation in the country continues its drastic improvement since the start...

KUWAIT: Kuwait's Defense Minister Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah chairs a meeting with senior defense ministry officials yesterday. - KUNAnn

Kuwait allowing army roles for women constitutional: Minister

KUWAIT: Kuwait's Defense Minister Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah chairs a meeting with senior defense ministry officials yesterday. - KUNAKUWAIT: Kuwait's decision to integrate women into its military fully complies with constitutional law, which does not discriminate based on gender, the country's Defense Minister Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah said yesterday.Kuwaiti women will be allowed to take up support roles that "befit their...

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Two dead in Kuwait after consuming spurious alcohol

By Ben GarciaKUWAIT: Two Filipino women reportedly died after allegedly consuming suspected Russian vodka in Kuwait. The two were rushed to Mubarak Hospital along with two male companions, who were also heavily intoxicated when brought to the hospital. According to a source who spoke to Kuwait Times on the condition of anonymity, the two men survived, although one is in critical condition."Five of them participated in a drinking session on...

KUWAIT: This handout photo shows two vehicles involved in an accident reported on Ghazali Expressway yesterday.n

Man hurt in Ghazali Expressway accident

KUWAIT: This handout photo shows two vehicles involved in an accident reported on Ghazali Expressway yesterday.KUWAIT: A motorist was injured in a traffic accident on Ghazali Expressway yesterday morning. Farwaniya firemen responded and freed the injured man from his vehicle and handed him to paramedics.In other news, firemen fought two separate fires, one in a building for small projects in Siddiq Saturday evening, and the other in a small room...

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Al-Kout Mall opens largest indoor go-kart track in Middle East

KUWAIT: Tamdeen Group, Kuwait's leading mixed-use property developer, announced Q8 Karting, the largest indoor multi-storey go-karting track in the Middle East. Tamdeen has been a pioneer in driving the family entertainment sector forward by fulfilling the aspirations of young generations with innovative and thrilling challenges.Open at Al-Kout Mall now, Q8 Karting simulates professional racing experience, and designed to be suitable for...

KUWAIT: KFH and PAAAFR officials pose for a group photo after signing the agreement.n

KFH signs strategic partnership deal with PAAAFR

KUWAIT: KFH and PAAAFR officials pose for a group photo after signing the agreement.KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has partnered with the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR), to support the campaign for afforestation and greening areas of Kuwait for the 2021/22 agricultural season. The partnership and the campaign of afforestation and greening areas of Kuwait are part of KFH's efforts to enhance awareness of...

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'Fierce competition' at Kuwait Open bowling tournament

Bahrain's Laila Janahi and Noura SultanBy Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: The Kuwait Open bowling tournament, organized by Kuwait Bowling Sport Club with a large participation of athletes from Gulf countries, saw Hassan Qassem and Jana top the "Class A" category for men and women respectively, as players are getting ready for the world championship which will be held in the UAE in November.The tournament, which will conclude on Saturday, is witnessing...

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KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah preside over a Cabinet weekly meeting on Tuesday at Bayan Palace. - KUNA

Cabinet mourns Sheikh Salem Al-Ali

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This undated imageshows a colorized transmission electron micrograph of mpox particles (green) found within an infected cell (pink and purple) cultured in the laboratory. - AFP

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