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MP questions impact of reported oil slick on fish
By B IzzakKUWAIT: MP Mubarak Al-Tasha on Monday asked Minister of Oil Saad Al-Barrak about reports saying that a large oil slick has formed off southern Kuwait’s coast and its possible impact on fishery in the country. The lawmaker said reports have indicated that the spill developed into a large oil slick over an area of 30 sq km (12 km long and 3.9 km wide), east of Fintas coast in the south. Tasha said that slick could cause a huge pollution...
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Syrians recall chemical attack 10 years on
AFRIN, Syria: Syrians in the country’s rebel-held north on Monday marked the 10-year anniversary of chemical attacks that killed more than 1,400 people near Damascus, one of the conflict’s many horrors that went unpunished. “I was in such shock. I smelt death,” said Mohammed Sleiman, a paramedic from Zamalka in Eastern Ghouta who lost five members of his family that day. On Aug 21, 2013, regime forces attacked Eastern Ghouta and...
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50 years on, the enduring myth of Stockholm Syndrome
STOCKHOLM: “Get down to the floor! The party begins!” Shouting in English, Jan-Erik Olsson walked into a Stockholm bank on August 23, 1973, high on drugs, agitated and waving a submachine gun. So began a hostage drama that would go on to last six days, and birth the term “Stockholm Syndrome” — a concept now known around the world whereby captives develop an emotional bond with their captors. Olsson, known by his nickname “Janne”,...
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UK baby-killer nurse handed life in prison
LONDON: A British nurse was jailed for life on Monday, with no prospect of release, for murdering seven newborn babies and attempting to kill six others while they were in her care. Lucy Letby, 33, was convicted of killing five baby boys and two baby girls, making her the UK’s most prolific child serial killer in modern history. She was arrested following a string of baby deaths at the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital in...
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Newly-enacted laws a testament to govt’s cooperation with MPs
KUWAIT: A quartet of newly-enacted laws is a testament to the Kuwaiti government's cooperation with parliament, the Cabinet said on Monday, thanking the country's political leaders for their approval of the new legislations. The new laws entail alterations to legislation dealing with health insurance for Kuwaiti retirees, in addition to a separate law on the formation of construction firms tasked with ensuring the economic development of...
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Perspective of the younger generation on arranged marriages
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: The passage of time, shifts in beliefs and the profound influence of the Internet have empowered individuals to adopt ideologies that resonate with them. These factors have contributed to a generation of individuals with distinct ideas and personalities, setting them apart from their predecessors. For some young people today, these changes have led them to question the relevance of traditional arranged marriages,...
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A new civilization dawns
Human life is fleeting, too short to witness the full spectrum of historical shifts. Yet, those who study history diligently can experience these transformations vicariously. Today, we stand on the precipice of profound change, a transformation poised to reshape global power dynamics. Europe, the venerable old continent, no longer wields absolute control over its destiny. Confidence in the United States, once considered the world's policeman,...
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Meteorologist predicts scattered rain, wind
KUWAIT: The Kuwait Meteorological Department said Monday, that the country is affected by scattered rains, sometimes thundery, accompanied by wind activity that may reach speeds of more than 60 kilometers per hour.The winds would lead to a decrease in horizontal visibility in some areas, and sea waves rise of more than six feet, the department added in weather warning. Last Friday, the country witnessed sporadic rain, sometimes thundery,...
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Deputy FM receives Iran, Thailand ambassadors
KUWAIT: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Totonchi. The two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to bolster them. Later on, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad received Thai Ambassador Ekapol Poolpipat. - KUNA
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Lulu opens latest hypermarket
KUWAIT: LuLu Group, leading retailer in the region, opened its latest hypermarket in Kuwait. The store which is also 14th in the country was officially inaugurated by Ahmad Gaid Al Enaizy , Asst. Secretary – General of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development in the presence of Dr. Matar Hamid Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Kuwait, Yusuff Ali MA, Chairman of Lulu Group and other dignitaries.Also present on the occasion were Adarsh Swaika,...
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Kuwait ‘keen to enhance cooperation with WHO’
KUWAIT: Kuwait is keen to enhance joint cooperation with The World Health Organization (WHO) in all health services, Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi said Monday. During his meeting with WHO’s Assistant Director-General for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Dr Hanan Balkhy, Al-Awadhi said in a statement that the two side discussed means of cooperation in many fields.The statement added that the two officials also tackled Kuwait’s capability in...
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Hilary brings record rain to California
LOS ANGELES: Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California with record rainfall, shutting down schools, roads, and businesses before edging in on Nevada on Monday. California Governor Gavin Newsom had declared a state of emergency over much of the typically dry area, where flash flood warnings remained in effect until Monday morning. The Los Angeles branch of the National Weather Service said overnight that multiple daily rainfall records in...
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KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Noura Al-Mashaan and a Chinese delegation visit the site of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project on Boubyan Island on Aug 31, 2024. – KUNA
Minister, Chinese delegation visit Mubarak Port
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Guests and dignitaries gather at Marina Hotel to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of Turkey's Victory Day.
Kuwait-Turkey defense partnership bolsters regional peace and security
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Kuwait Times Summer Program students pose for a group photo with Kuwait Times/Kuwait News and Gulf Bank teams. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Gulf Bank and Kuwait Times successfully conclude 3rd edition of Summer Program
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Fatemah Al-habib, founder of Qesati, hosting the event.
Kuwaiti athlete shares her story of perseverance en route to Olympics