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This handout picture shows a Sumatran tiger locked up in a cage at the Ragunan Zoo in Jakarta, after Indonesian officials announced it was one of two tigers recovering from the COVID-19 coronavirus. — AFPn
Sumatran tigers infected with coronavirus at Indonesian zoo
This handout picture shows a Sumatran tiger locked up in a cage at the Ragunan Zoo in Jakarta, after Indonesian officials announced it was one of two tigers recovering from the COVID-19 coronavirus. — AFPTwo Sumatran tigers were recovering at a Jakarta zoo after being infected with coronavirus, Indonesian officials said yesterday, as they probed how the critically endangered animals got sick. Nine-year-old Tino and 12-year-old Hari tested...
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Chinese pop star Kris Wu detained on suspicion of rape
This file photo shows actor Kris Wu attending the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "xXx: Return Of Xander Cage" in Los Angeles, California. — AFPChinese-Canadian pop megastar Kris Wu has been detained on suspicion of rape, Beijing police said Saturday. Wu was accused last week by 19-year-old student Du Meizhu of date-raping her when she was 17, drawing widespread condemnation of the singer on Chinese social media and leading to several luxury...
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UN hails Kuwait's efforts in combating human trafficking
KUWAIT: The UN office in Kuwait praised the cooperation with the Kuwaiti ministries and public and private bodies in combating human trafficking and preventing the exploitation of human rights. In a press statement Friday, the UN Secretary-General Representative and Resident Coordinator in the country Dr Tariq Al-Sheikh on the occasion of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which was marked on Friday, said that international migration...
KUWAIT: Zain and MOH officials during the campaign.nn
Zain holds second COVID vaccination campaign for staff
KUWAIT: Zain and MoH officials during the campaign.KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, organized a second COVID-19 vaccination campaign for its staff at its main headquarters in Shuwaikh in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The company vaccinated a new group of its employees with the aim of supporting the efforts exerted by the authorities in immunizing the community during the pandemic.Zain considers itself an...
KUWAIT: A group photo of officials participating in the event.n
Indian embassy holds event on fight against COVID
KUWAIT: A group photo of officials participating in the event.KUWAIT: Embassy of India in Kuwait organized an event titled 'India-Kuwait Joint Fight Against COVID-19' recently to reaffirm the commitment from both the sides to continue to remain steadfastly united in the collective fight against the deadly pandemic, a press release issued by the embassy said.Kuwaiti dignitaries representing various ministries and departments of the government of...
KUWAIT: This file photo shows people donating blood in Kuwait. - KUNAn
Health Ministry launches blood donation campaign
KUWAIT: This file photo shows people donating blood in Kuwait. - KUNAKUWAIT: Kuwait's Health Ministry launched yesterday a blood donation campaign entitled 'Together Forever' for the sixth year in a row coinciding with the Iraqi invasion's anniversary, sponsored by Health Minister Dr Basel Al-Sabah. Dr Hanan Al-Awadhi, Acting Director of Blood Transfusion and Administration Services, said the campaign will start at 9 am tomorrow at the Central...
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50 years of Kuwait-China strategic partnership
Xue ChuanlaiKUWAIT: Xue Chuanlai, defense attache of the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait, made a statement yesterday during an online celebration of the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) held by the embassy. The following are excerpts from the statement:"Today we are gathering online to celebrate the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. First of all, as the Defense...
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Intisar Al-Sharrah passes away
Intisar Al-SharrahKUWAIT: The Ministry of Information mourned the late Kuwaiti actress Intisar Al-Sharrah who passed away at age of 59. In a statement yesterday, the ministry' spokesperson Anwar Murad conveyed the Minister of Information Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi's condolences to the deceased's family and colleagues in Kuwait and Gulf countries.The spokeswoman said that the late actress had starred in much viewed television series, plays and...
TOKYO: A group photo during a ceremony to honor Kuwaiti shooter Abdullah Al-Rashidi at Kuwait's embassy in Tokyo. - KUNAn
Kuwait's embassy honors Rashidi for Olympic medal
TOKYO: A group photo during a ceremony to honor Kuwaiti shooter Abdullah Al-Rashidi at Kuwait's embassy in Tokyo. - KUNATOKYO: Kuwait's embassy in Tokyo honored shooter Abdullah Al-Rashidi for winning the bronze medal in the men's skeet shooting in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Kuwait's Ambassador Hassan Zaman organized the honoring ceremony in the presence of Chairman of Kuwait Olympic Committee Sheikh Fahad Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the...
KUWAIT: The 'Forsah' program graduates in a group photo after their honoring.n
KFH honors 'Forsah' delegates to Silicon Valley
KUWAIT: The 'Forsah' program graduates in a group photo after their honoring.KUWAIT: KFH Group Chief Human Resources Officer Zeyad Al-Omar emphasized the significance of investment in human resources and unleashing of youth powers by empowering them to cope with the global standards of expertise, skills, and knowledge. The statement was made during the honoring ceremony of KFH employees who have graduated from 'Forsah' academy which comprised a...
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Man hid drugs in fire extinguishers
KUWAIT: Police arrested a man with possession of 10 kilograms of Captagon powder hidden in fire extinguishers, the Interior Ministry announced yesterday. The Kuwaiti man admitted during investigation to possession of drugs with intend to sell, the ministry said in a press statement. The suspect was taken to the proper authorities for further action.
KUWAIT: Passengers queue at the check-in counters prior to their departure at Kuwait International Airport in this July 15, 2021 photo. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyatn
Kuwait prepares to receive fully vaccinated residents
KUWAIT: Passengers queue at the check-in counters prior to their departure at Kuwait International Airport in this July 15, 2021 photo. - Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: Kuwait is preparing to receive vaccinated residents from today, the health ministry announced on Friday. Abdullah Al-Sanad, spokesman of the ministry, said in a press statement that Kuwait airport will allow the return of fully vaccinated expats starting today according to the...
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His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah
Sheikh Salem Al-Ali passes away
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BELFAST: Protestors attend a "unity over division" protest called to oppose an anti immigration demonstration in Northern Ireland on Aug 9, 2024. - AFP
N Ireland violence shocks Muslims amid sectarianism
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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
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DHAKA: A Hindu shopkeeper (left) helps a woman put on a traditional conch shell bangle at a shop selling traditional prayer items in Shakhari Bazar, a Hindu majority area, in Dhaka on August 9, 2024. — AFP
Misinformation from India, vandalism frighten Hindus in Bangladesh
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His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah
Kuwait mourns Al-Sabah Family patriarch, KNG Chief Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah