author

desk search
close
Latest News
arrow2 Kuwait Times
In this picture a humanoid robot delivers drinks to customers at the Dawn Cafe in Tokyo.—AFP photosn
Tokyo robot cafe offers new spin on disability inclusion
In this picture a humanoid robot delivers drinks to customers at the Dawn Cafe in Tokyo.—AFP photosAt a Tokyo cafe, Michio Imai greets a customer, but not in person. He's hundreds of kilometers away, operating a robot waiter as part of an experiment in inclusive employment. Dawn cafe's robots are intended to be more than a gimmick, offering job opportunities to people who find it hard to work outside the home. "Hello. How are you?" a sleek...
No Image
Scan here: Italian tattoos COVID vaccine pass on arm
A 22-year-old student in Italy has become an unexpected Internet sensation after tattooing the barcode of his COVID certificate on his arm. Andrea Colonnetta said he hadn't given much thought in advance before getting his latest tattoo, but decided on the topical-and practical-choice after talking with tattoo artist Gabriele Pellerone. "It's certainly something original, I like to be different," Colonnetta, from the southern city of Reggio...
In this file photo Sonny Chiba attends the world premiere of the new Japanese/American co-production of the feature film “Take a Chance” at ArcLight Hollywood in Hollywood.—AFP n
Japanese martial arts actor, 'Kill Bill' star Sonny Chiba dies
In this file photo Sonny Chiba attends the world premiere of the new Japanese/American co-production of the feature film “Take a Chance” at ArcLight Hollywood in Hollywood.—AFPSonny Chiba, a Japanese martial arts expert and actor who appeared in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill," has died from COVID-19 complications, his agent said Thursday. He was 82. "Sonny passed away from COVID-19 yesterday," Timothy Beal told AFP. "Such tragic news. He...
No Image
Bond movie 'No Time To Die' finally gets London premiere
Much-delayed James Bond movie "No Time To Die" will finally get its world premiere in London next month, the makers of the franchise announced on Friday. "The World Premiere for #NoTimeToDie will take place on Tuesday 28 September 2021 at London's @RoyalAlbertHall," said a tweet from the official 007 Twitter account. "Producers Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and director Cary Joji Fukunaga will join Daniel Craig on the red carpet."The 25th...
In this photo courtesy of Netflix, the Inspiration4 crew (from left) Jared Isaacman, Hayley Arceneaux, Sian Proctor and Chris Sembroski pose for a photo.—AFP photosn
Netflix announces documentary series on Inspiration4 space mission
In this photo courtesy of Netflix, the Inspiration4 crew (from left) Jared Isaacman, Hayley Arceneaux, Sian Proctor and Chris Sembroski pose for a photo.—AFP photosNetflix will soon premiere a documentary series chronicling Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian space mission, the streaming service said Thursday. The five-episode show will air in September and will depict how the four-member crew is preparing and then launching into...
In this file photo R Kelly leaves the Leighton Criminal Court Building after a hearing on sexual abuse charges in Chicago, Illinois.—AFP n
R Kelly ex-associate says bribed official for fake ID in Aaliyah marriage
In this file photo R Kelly leaves the Leighton Criminal Court Building after a hearing on sexual abuse charges in Chicago, Illinois.—AFPR Kelly's former tour manager on Friday said he bribed a worker at a public aid office to get false identification saying the late singer Aaliyah was of age, so she could marry the R&B star now on trial for sex crimes. Testifying under a grant of immunity from later prosecution, Demetrius Smith-who worked for...
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah is given a demonstration yesterday during his visit to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) yesterday. - KUNAn
Kuwait's Prime Minister visits ports, inspects Clean Fuel Project
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah is given a demonstration yesterday during his visit to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) yesterday. - KUNAKUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah yesterday made a visit to Abdullah and Ahmadi ports to witness the Clean Fuel Project and control rooms. This took place after his visit to the Kuwait National Petroleum...
Vancouver, British Columbia : Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou returns to British Columbia Supreme Court on August 18, 2021, in Vancouver, Canada, during her last extradition hearing. (Photo by Don Macn
Huawei exec's extradition hearing in Canada comes to a close
Vancouver, British Columbia : Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou returns to British Columbia Supreme Court on August 18, 2021, in Vancouver, Canada, during her last extradition hearing. - AFPVANCOUVER: Chinese Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's fight in a Canadian court against extradition to the United States to face fraud and conspiracy charges wrapped up Wednesday after nearly 1,000 days of legal wranglings and diplomatic brawls. The...
HONG KONG : This photo taken on August 15, 2021 shows a vendor waiting for customers at a stall selling trousers in Hong Kong. – AFPn
Tech in crosshairs again as Hong Kong stocks tumble
HONG KONG : This photo taken on August 15, 2021 shows a vendor waiting for customers at a stall selling trousers in Hong Kong. – AFPHONG KONG: Tech giants led losses in Hong Kong yesterday after gaming titan Tencent warned Beijing would likely expand its crackdown on the sector, while traders were also hit by expectations the Federal Reserve will start tightening monetary policy by the year's end. The Hang Seng Index tumbled 2.13 percent,...
KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sibi George resents a memento to acting director of Kuwait's Public Authority for Manpower Dr Mubarak Al-Jafour. - KUNAn
India ready to provide more domestic workers to Kuwait: Ambassador
KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sibi George presents a memento to acting director of Kuwait's Public Authority for Manpower Dr Mubarak Al-Jafour. - KUNAKUWAIT: India is ready to provide more domestic workers as it wishes to increase the number of its manpower in the Gulf state, Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sibi George said. The envoy made his statement during a meeting yesterday with the acting director of Kuwait's Public Authority for...
The new vaccination center in Wafra.n
Kuwait expands COVID vaccination sites to include new location
The new vaccination center in Wafra.KUWAIT: Kuwait has expanded its list of designated sites to get COVID-19 shots, naming the headquarters of its agriculture and fisheries authority in the southern Wafra region as the latest location, the health ministry said on Wednesday.The new center, which has the capacity to accommodate up to 5,000 people, will be serving Wafra residents only, said ministry spokesman Dr Abdullah Al-Sanad, adding that the...
No Image
Returning unvaccinated 12-17 year olds face uncertainty
KUWAIT: Until now, it is unclear from the government's side if unvaccinated children between the ages of 12-17 will be allowed to enter Kuwait. Some residents stranded abroad with their families are working to try and return, including bringing their under age children with them back to Kuwait. In India, Egypt and other nations, however, vaccinations for those under 18 years of age may not yet be available. This creates a problem for residents...
arrow
most read
1
His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah
Sheikh Salem Al-Ali passes away
2
GAZA: People inspect the damage in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood following Zionist bombardment on August 11, 2024. — AFP
US orders nuclear submarine to Mideast
3
No Image
Iran rejects calls to ‘stand down’
4
His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah
Kuwait mourns Al-Sabah Family patriarch, KNG Chief Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah
5
No Image
MoI: No transactions without biometrics