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Kuwait donates six fire engines to Tunisia
TUNIS: Tunisia yesterday expressed its appreciation for Kuwait's assistance in fighting devastating wildfires fanned by soaring temperatures, saying it was thankful for the "gracious gesture." The aid, comprising an assortment of firefighting equipment, could not have come at a more appropriate time, Tunisian Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi said, thanking His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for "yet another noble...
KUWAIT: Djibouti's Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Ali Moumin meets KRCS Chairman Dr Hilal Al-Sayer. - KUNAn
Djibouti commends Kuwait's assistance
KUWAIT: Djibouti's Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Ali Moumin meets KRCS Chairman Dr Hilal Al-Sayer. - KUNAKUWAIT: Djibouti's Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Ali Moumin commended yesterday the State of Kuwait's "indiscriminate" humanitarian assistance around the world, helping needy regardless of their race or faith. Kuwait's philanthropic action spreads around the globe during crises, Moumin said after meeting with Dr Hilal Al-Sayer, Board Chairman...
KUWAIT: A handout picture released by the US embassy in Kuwait shows American Ambassador in Kuwait Alina Romanowski talking to military personnel as she checks on US evacuees from Afghanistan transiting through Kuwait.-AFPn
Amir approves transit of 5,000 Afghan evacuees
KUWAIT: A handout picture released by the US embassy in Kuwait shows American Ambassador in Kuwait Alina Romanowski talking to military personnel as she checks on US evacuees from Afghanistan transiting through Kuwait.-AFPKUWAIT: Kuwait approved the transit of 5,000 Afghan nationals, who have been evacuated from their country to the US under the directions of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the foreign ministry...
KABUL: Taleban fighters in a vehicle patrol the streets of Kabul yesterday. - AFPn
Taleban warn of 'consequences' if US extends airlift
KABUL: Taleban fighters in a vehicle patrol the streets of Kabul yesterday. - AFPKABUL: The Taleban warned yesterday there would be "consequences" if the United States and its allies extend their presence in Afghanistan beyond next week, as chaos continued to overwhelm Kabul airport. The hardline Islamists' takeover of the country last weekend shocked Western nations, coming just two weeks before an August 31 deadline for all troops to fully...
DOHA: Candidates leave after registering to run in the country's upcoming election to the Shura Council in Doha Sunday.-AFPn
Qatar opens registration for Oct 2 polls
DOHA: Candidates leave after registering to run in the country's upcoming election to the Shura Council in Doha Sunday. - AFPDOHA: Qatar opened candidate registration for its first legislative elections Sunday, announcing the much-delayed polls would be held on October 2. Elections to the 45-seat Shura Council, as proposed under a 2004 constitution, have been postponed repeatedly and its members have instead been directly named by the Amir...
HELMETTA, US: Members of the New Market Volunteer Fire Company perform a secondary search during an evacuation effort following a flash flood as Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall in Helmetta, New Jersey, Sunday.-AFPn
At least 21 dead, 20 missing after Tennessee flooding
HELMETTA, US: Members of the New Market Volunteer Fire Company perform a secondary search during an evacuation effort following a flash flood as Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall in Helmetta, New Jersey, Sunday.-AFPWASHINGTON: Devastating floods after record rainfall in the southern US state of Tennessee have left at least 21 people dead and at least 20 more missing, local officials said Sunday in what they warned was a preliminary toll....
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Angelina Jolie breaks record as fastest Instagram user to gain 1 million followers
Angelina JolieAngelina Jolie has become the fastest Instagram user to gain one million followers. The 46-year-old actress joined the photo-sharing platform over the weekend, and she's quickly amassed more than seven million followers on Instagram. Angelina surpassed the likes of Rupert Grint, and Sir David Attenborough to claim the record, as she amassed 2.1 million new followers in under three hours.The Hollywood star joined the platform to...
In this file photo Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attend the “Free Guy” New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City.—AFPn
'Free Guy' tops North American box office again
In this file photo Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attend the “Free Guy” New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City.—AFPTwentieth Century's sci-fi comedy "Free Guy" slipped but did not trip on Sunday as it clung to the top spot in North American movie theaters with an estimated take of $18.8 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported. The film, its release delayed a year by the COVID-19 pandemic, is a...
In this file photo flowers are placed on the Everly Brothers star to honor the memory of Phil Everly at Hollywood Walk Of Fame in Hollywood, California.—AFPn
Music world pays tribute to Phil Everly
In this file photo flowers are placed on the Everly Brothers star to honor the memory of Phil Everly at Hollywood Walk Of Fame in Hollywood, California.—AFPUS country rock pioneer Don Everly, who was the surviving half of the Everly Brothers, has died aged 84 after a career delighting fans with a string of hits such as "Bye Bye Love" and "Wake Up Little Susie." His death in the music hub of Nashville, Tennessee was announced by the Country...
BERLIN: Commuters crowd on a platform at Berlin's main railway station during a wage strike by German train drivers in Berlin yesterday. A strike on German passenger rail began early yesterday, creating headaches for thousands of travellers and commuters, after the train drivers' union rejected a new offer to keep services going.  - AFPn
New strike hits German passenger rail
BERLIN: Commuters crowd on a platform at Berlin's main railway station during a wage strike by German train drivers in Berlin yesterday. A strike on German passenger rail began early yesterday, creating headaches for thousands of travellers and commuters, after the train drivers' union rejected a new offer to keep services going. - AFPFRANKFURT: Germany's passenger train network faces a second round of strikes yesterday and disruption to freight...
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Bitcoin jumps above $50,000 for first time since May
ISTANBUL: File photo shows a physical imitation of a Bitcoin at a cryptocurrency "Bitcoin Change" shop in Istanbul. Bitcoin broke back above $50,000 yesterday for the first time in three months. - AFPLONDON: Bitcoin rose back above $50,000 yesterday for the first time in three months after supportive news from payments giant PayPal and cryptocurrency platform Coinbase. The world's most popular virtual unit jumped to $50,440 during Asian trade,...
BEIRUT: File photo shows a Coral petrol station in the Lebanese capital Beirut. The key oil company said it would stop supplying its gas stations with fuel amid severe shortages that have brought the crisis-hit country to a halt. – AFPn
Despite economic crisis, Lebanon to reopen classrooms next month
BEIRUT: File photo shows a Coral petrol station in the Lebanese capital Beirut. The key oil company said it would stop supplying its gas stations with fuel amid severe shortages that have brought the crisis-hit country to a halt. – AFPBEIRUT: Students in Lebanon will return to the classroom starting next month, the education minister said yesterday, amid fears an accelerating economic crisis and the coronavirus pandemic would prevent schools...