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Shetland ponies graze on a field at the Shetland Pony Experience at Papil, Burra near Lerwick.—AFP photosn

Hot to trot: Shetland ponies prove popular during pandemic

Shetland ponies graze on a field at the Shetland Pony Experience at Papil, Burra near Lerwick.—AFP photosFor hundreds of years, the inhabitants of the northernmost part of Scotland and the United Kingdom have bred small horses-the Shetland pony. The animals, named after the unforgiving northern archipelago in the North Sea, have long drawn attention for their distinctive shape, size and rough hair. But during the coronavirus pandemic they saw...

Dead coral sit on the ocean bed in the Straits of Florida near Key Largo, Florida, on September 23, 2021. - At a laboratory in central Florida, biologist Aaron Gavin and his team have diligently recreated the coral reef habitat found in the waters off the southern tip of the state, complete with artificial currents and local fish.They are tending to huge aquariums full of the corals, hoping to prevent them from suffering from the same mysterious disease afflicting their wild cousins.Gavin uses tiny pipettes to feed shrimp to the more than 700 corals -- of 18 species -- living in the saltwater tanks, above which are special lamps that mimic natural sunlight. The scientists' work could be the last chance to save the species that make up the only coral reef in the United States' territorial waters. That's because, among the tourist draws of sprawling mangroves and darting schools of fish off the Florida Keys, the damaged corals -- normally dark when healthy -- are now spread out in large white patches across the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)

Scientists race to save Florida coral reef from mysterious disease

Dead coral sit on the ocean bed in the Straits of Florida near Key Largo, Florida.—AFP photos At a laboratory in central Florida, biologist Aaron Gavin uses tiny pipettes to carefully feed shrimp to more than 700 corals living in huge saltwater tanks, with sunlight-mimicking lamps glowing above them. The work of the scientists here could be the last chance to save the species that make up the only coral reef in the United States' continental...

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No time to lose: 007 fans flock to UK cinemas to see latest film

People arrive to attend the World Premiere of the James Bond 007 film "No Time to Die" at the Royal Albert Hall in west London.—AFPJames Bond fans in Britain flocked to cinemas yesterday as the new 007 film finally hit big screens, 18 months later than planned but to a host of positive reviews. Cinema chains have been selling tickets for weeks to "No Time To Die", the latest superspy blockbuster which premiered in London Tuesday night and has...

Fans of Britney Spears protest in front of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse during Britney's hearing to end her father's controversial guardianship, in Los Angeles, California.—AFP n

Britney Spears' father removed as her guardian

Fans of Britney Spears protest in front of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse during Britney's hearing to end her father's controversial guardianship, in Los Angeles, California.—AFPBritney Spears' father was removed from his controversial role as his daughter's guardian on Wednesday by a Los Angeles judge, ending a long and bitter legal battle by the pop princess. Jamie Spears was suspended with immediate effect and replaced with a temporary...

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Cabinet backs Kuwait Amir plea for national dialogue

KUWAIT: Kuwait's Cabinet said yesterday it firmly supported a request by His Highness the Amir for the country's executive and legislative powers to participate in a national dialogue, saying such an event would serve the best interests of citizens. The talks are a major step towards ironing out contentious matters, helping get state officials and lawmakers on the same page, Kuwait's Defense Minister and Acting State Minister for Cabinet Affairs...

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Kuwait reports zero COVID-19 deaths for first time since Feb

KUWAIT: Kuwait listed zero COVID-19 deaths yesterday for the first time since February 6, 2021, and 33 new COVID-19 cases; the lowest daily rate registered since April 2, 2020. Meanwhile, the number of patients in intensive care units has witnessed a significant drop, reaching only nine patients as of yesterday; the lowest number since March 26, 2020.The total number of hospitalized patients in COVID-19 wards reached 39, the Ministry of Health...

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Health curbs, distancing at mosques to continue

By B IzzakKUWAIT: The health ministry yesterday urged the public to continue to observe health measures, including physical distancing at mosques, even as the coronavirus situation in the country has substantially improved. The call by the ministry came a day after Health Minister Sheikh Dr Basel Al-Sabah said life in the country has returned to normal after months of closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic.The ministry called on the public in...

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Prime Minister meets authority chief on 60+ visas

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah received Director General of Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) Ahmad Al-Mousa to discuss the issue of not renewing residency permits of residents without a university degree who reach 60 years of age, Al-Anbaa Arabic daily reported yesterday, quoting informed sources. The decision does not ban residency renewal for this category of workers, but stipulates a payment of KD...

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Two arrested with 13 kg of hashish

KUWAIT: The Drugs Control General Department arrested two people with 13 kg of hashish. The department received information the two, a bedoon and a Gulf national, were dealing in drugs, so investigations were carried out and confirmed. A warrant was obtained and a farm in Jahra was raided, where the drugs were found along with a sensitive scale and cutting tools. The suspects and drugs were sent to concerned authorities.In other news, the...

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Amir calls for dialogue to resolve all problems

HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahBy B IzzakKUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday issued directives to start a national dialogue between the government and the National Assembly with the aim to resolve all problems. Amiri Diwan Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah said in a statement that the dialogue aims to unify efforts, strengthen cooperation and direct all capabilities to "serve the...

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Geologist named as Tunisia's first female premier

TUNIS: Tunisian President Kais Saied meets newly-appointed Prime Minister Najla Bouden yesterday. - AFPTUNIS: Tunisia's president yesterday named geologist Najla Bouden as the country's first ever female prime minister-designate, to form a government with limited executive clout after the president seized wide-ranging powers two months ago. Bouden, a university lecturer and political unknown, will take office after President Kais Saied on July...

NEW YORK: Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud delivers a pre-recorded message at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on Sept 22, 2021. – AFP n

Iran, Saudi Arabia hold new round of talks in Iraq

NEW YORK: Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud delivers a pre-recorded message at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on Sept 22, 2021. – AFPBAGHDAD: Regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran have met again in Iraq, several local sources said yesterday, as talks aiming to ease tensions have continued under Iran's ultraconservative President Ebrahim Raisi. Iran and Saudi Arabia, on opposing sides in multiple Middle East conflicts,...

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BAGRAM: Taleban military vehicles parade to celebrate the third anniversary of their takeover of Afghanistan at Bagram Air Base on Aug 14, 2024. - AFP

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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

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LONDON: Pedestrians walk in the winter sunshine down Oxford Street in central London. Britain’s unemployment rate has unexpectedly dropped to 4.2 percent and wage growth has slowed to the lowest level in nearly two years, official data showed Tuesday. – AFP

UK wages growth tumbles; German investor morale falls