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Tiny, pink and identical: Giant panda twins born at Madrid zoo
A giant panda gave birth to twin cubs at Madrid zoo on Monday in what officials hailed was a "great contribution" to the conservation of the vulnerable species. Madrid's Zoo Aquarium said its female panda-Hua Zui Ba-gave birth to the first cub at around 8:30 am after more than four hours of labour, while the second followed just after midday.Footage of the first one being born showed a tiny pink hairless cub squeaking furiously after emerging...
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Iran's controversial spy thriller series back on TV
A young man watches an episode of the Iranian television series "Gando" at his home in Iran's capital Tehran.—AFPLoathed by Iran's moderates, television spy series "Gando" with its plots mirroring the headlines has gone back on air since ultra-conservative President Ebrahim Raisi's election victory. Named after a local species of crocodile known to ambush its prey, Gando's stars are counter-espionage agents of the Revolutionary Guard,...
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'The Wire' star Michael K Williams dies at 54
In this file photo actor Michael K. Williams poses in Miami, Florida. –AFPUS actor Michael K. Williams, one of television's most memorable stars of recent years for his role as Omar Little in "The Wire," has been found dead in his New York City apartment, police said Monday. News of the death of the 54-year-old, who starred as the iconic Baltimore stick-up man in the groundbreaking television series, triggered an outpouring of grief among fans...
In this file photo French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo poses during a photo session in Boulogne-Billancourt, outside Paris.—AFP photosn
France set for rare national tribute to film star Belmondo
In this file photo French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo poses during a photo session in Boulogne-Billancourt, outside Paris.—AFP photosFrance will this week pay film star Jean-Paul Belmomdo the rare honor for an actor of a tribute at its national memorial site, the presidency said yesterday, as colleagues and public mourned the passing of one of the great icons of French cinema's golden age. Over six and a half million people in France watched...
KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Court of Cassation Justice Ahmad Al-Ajeel. - KUNAn
Kuwait Amir receives Chairman of Supreme Judicial Council
KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Court of Cassation Justice Ahmad Al-Ajeel. - KUNAKUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Seif Palace yesterday the Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Court of Cassation Justice Ahmad Al-Ajeel. Meanwhile, His Highness the Amir yesterday sent a condolence cable to...
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Kuwait allows unvaccinated under-18 residents to return
By B IzzakKUWAIT: The Cabinet yesterday issued a decision allowing residents under 18 years of age who have not been vaccinated to return to the country, provided they pledge to take the vaccine after arriving. The decision tasked the interior ministry to make returnees sign undertakings that they will take the vaccine in Kuwait. It also called for applying institutional and home quarantine whenever necessary and urged the application of health...
KUWAIT: Head of the UNHCR Office to Kuwait Dr Samer Haddadin honors Zain Kuwait's Chief Corporate Communications and Relations Officer Waleed Al-Khashti during event. n
Zain recognized by UNHCR for successful strategic partnership
KUWAIT: Head of the UNHCR Office to Kuwait Dr Samer Haddadin honors Zain Kuwait's Chief Corporate Communications and Relations Officer Waleed Al-Khashti during event.KUAWIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, was recognized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for its long list of initiatives and programs launched as part of their strategic partnership throughout the past years. Zain's efforts came as a...
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Unscrupulous recruiters target helpers, encouraging absconding
By Ben GarciaKUWAIT: Facing a dearth of workers, some local recruitment agencies are poaching domestic helpers already under contract, and in some cases, enticing them to abscond from their current employment in exchange for higher salaries. "We reported them [illicit recruiters] to the police and they will catch them eventually. They are unlicensed recruiters and are illegal. Some of them are also using social media to entice household helpers...
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Kuwait offers Apple to enter through KDIPA
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Finance proposed Apple to enter Kuwait through Kuwait Direct Investment Public Authority (KDIPA) to ensure its listing on the roster of foreign companies that are exempt from paying taxes under double taxation treaties, according to sources. The US technology giant had postponed entering Kuwait through its Apple Pay service, adding that the ministry held several meetings with company representatives to explain its tax...
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Kuwait resumes direct flights with India from today
KUWAIT: Kuwait will resume direct commercial flights with India from today, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced yesterday. The DGCA has scheduled five flights a day according to the seat capacity agreed upon by the two countries, in accordance with the Cabinet's recent decision to increase the airport's capacity, Aviation Control Director Raed Al-Taher said. The first flight from India is scheduled to arrive at 6:00 am today, he...
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Kuwait allows sports fans back into stadiums
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Cabinet decided yesterday to allow sports fans back into stadiums with the start of the 2021-2022 season. The Center for Government Communication said on Twitter that only vaccinated fans would be given access to stadiums. It added that fans would be allowed to use only 30 percent of stadium capacity, emphasizing that health guidelines should be followed during games and training. - KUNA
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70% targeted people fully vaccinated in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Around 70% of targeted people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Kuwait, member of the Supreme Committee for COVID-19 Dr Khaled Al-Saeed said. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health released a statement in which it denied rumors alleging mass resignations among doctors in protest against the COVID-19 treatment protocols in Kuwait. 
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Boats are moored in waters in front of the Auckland city skyline, New Zealand. People are leaving New Zealand in record numbers as unemployment rises, interest rates remain high and economic growth is anemic, government statistics show. – AFP
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