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TOKYO: Toshiro Muto (left), CEO of Tokyo 2020, and Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto (right) attend a press conference following a four-party meeting in Tokyo yesterday. – AFPn
Spectators barred from Paralympics over virus fears
TOKYO: Toshiro Muto (left), CEO of Tokyo 2020, and Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto (right) attend a press conference following a four-party meeting in Tokyo yesterday. – AFPTOKYO: Spectators will be barred from the Tokyo Paralympics over coronavirus fears, organizers said yesterday, as Japan battles record infections despite emergency measures in several parts of the country. The decision for the Paralympics, which open on August 24, had...
PANJSHIR: Humvee vehicles from the Afghan Security Forces are pictured in Panjshir province in Afghanistan yesterday. – AFPn
Afghan turmoil leaves Paralympic athletes unable to compete; Cricket series in doubt
PANJSHIR: Humvee vehicles from the Afghan Security Forces are pictured in Panjshir province in Afghanistan yesterday. – AFPTOKYO: Afghanistan's Paralympic team will not participate in the Games in Tokyo next week because they are trapped in the country, the International Paralympic Committee said yesterday. The Taleban have in recent days capped a military victory that saw them bring a swift end to the 20-year war in the country. Just two Para...
LONDON: In this file photo taken on July 07, 2021, Roger Federer leaves the court after losing to Hubert Hurkacz during their men's quarter-finals match of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London. – AFPn
Federer to undergo more knee surgery, will be out 'for months'
LONDON: In this file photo taken on July 07, 2021, Roger Federer leaves the court after losing to Hubert Hurkacz during their men's quarter-finals match of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London. – AFPPARIS: Roger Federer said on Sunday he will undergo further knee surgery and admitted he "will be out for many months", a decision which casts further doubt on his future in tennis at the age of 40. "I will be on crutches...
BARCELONA: Barcelona's Danish forward Martin Braithwaite celebrates after scoring his second goal during the Spanish League football match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on Sunday. – AFPn
No Messi, no problem as Barcelona take 'leap into unknown' with victory
BARCELONA: Barcelona's Danish forward Martin Braithwaite celebrates after scoring his second goal during the Spanish League football match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on Sunday. – AFPMADRID: Barcelona started life without Lionel Messi by defeating Real Sociedad 4-2 in their La Liga opener at the Camp Nou on Sunday even if fans admitted it felt like "a leap into the unknown". Captain Gerard Pique...
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Kuwait mulls KD 1,000 visa fee for 60+ residents
KUWAIT: Today is the first anniversary of a controversial decision by the Director of Public Authority for Manpower (520/2020) on the rules and procedures for granting work permits, which included a ban on issuing permits to those who reach the age of 60 and do not hold a university degree. But the Cabinet is strongly behind a humanitarian solution to the problem that was created by the abovementioned decision, according to government sources.The...
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Kuwait sets mechanism to study COVID-19 vaccine exemptions
KUWAIT: The health ministry has prepared a precise mechanism for submitting exemption requests from the COVID-19 vaccination through a specialized technical committee that considers the applications according to specifications to make it easy for citizens and residents whose health conditions prevent them from taking the vaccine.The ministry said in a press release that the committee is a specialized technical committee that includes an elite...
KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador Sibi George addresses the Indian diaspora on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day of India at the Indian embassy.n
Indian embassy celebrates 75th Independence Day
KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador Sibi George addresses the Indian diaspora on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day of India at the Indian embassy.By Sajeev K PeterKUWAIT: Indian Embassy in Kuwait celebrated the 75th Independence Day of India yesterday marking a significant milestone in the history of the country. In view of the prevailing pandemic situation, the celebrations were held in consonance with the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines...
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Kuwait to put up causeway islands for investment
KUWAIT: A circular issued by the Cabinet revealed the project to invest in Jaber Causeway sites (two islands and two banks) that will be offered by the finance ministry. The investment period must be for 35 years, and the municipality should approve the land use and area usage percentages.The project advisor explained the conditions that must be met, including habilitation, private, technical and financial conditions. The bidder must be a Kuwaiti...
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Kuwait trainees urged to build 'diplomatic personality'
KUWAIT: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah poses in a group picture with the 7th batch of trainees at Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute yesterday. - KUNA KUWAIT: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah stressed yesterday the importance of building a comprehensive diplomatic...
TUNIS: A Kuwait Air Force plane carrying 20 tons of oxygen is seen shortly after it arrived in Tunisia yesterday. - KUNAnnn
Tunisia thanks Kuwait for critical COVID aid
TUNIS: A Kuwait Air Force plane carrying 20 tons of oxygen is seen shortly after it arrived in Tunisia yesterday. - KUNATUNIS: Tunisia appreciates continuous flow of Kuwaiti aid, Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi said yesterday. As the North African nation's healthcare system continues to be under severe strain from a surge in COVID-19 cases, "Kuwait was quick to come to our aid during a very critical point," the minister said, thanking His...
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Fire guts trees in Abu Halaifa
KUWAIT: Firemen put out a blaze that broke out in trees in an open area in Abu Halaifa yesterday. Firemen established a barrier to keep flames from spreading due to strong winds, Kuwait Fire Force said. No injuries were reported, it indicated, noting that an investigation was opened to reveal the cause of the fire.
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Kuwait lists 306 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths
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GAZA: People inspect the damage in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood following Zionist bombardment on August 11, 2024. — AFP
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His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah
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KURSK: This handout photograph taken and released by the Government of Kursk region of Russia on August 9, 2024, shows women and children being evacuated from the town of Rylsk in Kursk region. — AFP
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