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First transgender woman to compete for Miss USA title

Kataluna EnriquezAn openly transgender woman will compete in the Miss USA pageant for the first time this year after being crowned Miss Nevada last weekend. Kataluna Enriquez, 27, will represent the western US state at the national competition in November after her groundbreaking regional win in Las Vegas on Sunday. "My community, you are always in my heart. My win is our win. We just made history," wrote Enriquez on Instagram. Enriquez, who is...

In this photograph a taxi drives past the office building of the Mumbai Samachar newspaper, Asia’s oldest newspaper still in print, in Mumbai. — AFPn

Wars, bankruptcy, pandemics: Asia's oldest paper still going strong

In this photograph a taxi drives past the office building of the Mumbai Samachar newspaper, Asia’s oldest newspaper still in print, in Mumbai. — AFPIt has survived two world wars, the fight against colonialism, global financial slumps and on Thursday, Mumbai Samachar, Asia's oldest newspaper still in print, entered its 200th year confident of beating the pandemic-driven decline that has hit many rivals. Printed in a British-era building in...

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Russia races Tom Cruise and Musk for first movie in space

This picture shows Russian actress Yulia Peresild posing during an interview with AFP in Moscow. - AFP photosSix decades after Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit Earth, earning Moscow a key win in the Cold War, Russia is again in a space race with Washington. This time though the stakes are somewhat glitzier. On October 5, one of Russia's most celebrated actresses, 36-year-old Yulia Peresild is blasting off to the...

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Singer The Weeknd to co-write, produce and star in HBO show

In this file photo The Weeknd performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. - AFPCanadian singer The Weeknd will co-write, produce and star in a fiction series for HBO, the cable channel told AFP on Wednesday. The series will be titled "The Idol" and portrays the relationship between a female pop singer and the owner of a nightclub in Los Angeles, who turns out to be the leader of a secret...

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S. Korea prosecutors seek 5 years jail for former K-pop star Seungri

Former K-pop star SeungriSouth Korean military prosecution demanded a five-year prison term for disgraced former K-pop star Seungri over charges stemming from a sex and drug scandal, reports said yesterday. The 30-year-old singer from popular boyband BIGBANG has been indicted on accusations including arranging prostitution, embezzlement and illicit gambling.He enlisted as an army conscript last year, with the military court hearing his trial....

LONDON: England fans cheer before the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in London on Tuesday. - AFPn

England keep Euro 2020 dream alive

LONDON: England fans cheer before the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in London on Tuesday. - AFPPARIS: England's defeat of Germany sent a nation's expectations of silverware after a 55-year wait skyrocketing as Gareth Southgate's side joined heavyweights Spain, Italy and Belgium in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals. England's cathartic last-16 win over the Germans at raucous Wembley on Tuesday...

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Humidity to subside, but temperatures rise in Kuwait

KUWAIT: Kuwait weather forecast for today and the next three days, as posted on Kuwait Meteorological Center's website.By Ben GarciaKUWAIT: Kuwait's temperature that is ranging between 45 and 52 degrees Celsius will continue until mid-August, says meteorologist Adel Saadoun. The Fintas Astronomical Observatory Director said the prevailing weather condition with humidity will continue for some time, and that people should brace for a longer...

KUWAIT: Minister of Interior Sheikh Thamer Ali Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah meets the UK senior defense adviser for the Middle East Affairs, Major General Joi Martin Simpson. - KUNA photosn

Kuwait's interior minister, UK official discuss cooperation

KUWAIT: Minister of Interior Sheikh Thamer Ali Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah meets the UK senior defense adviser for the Middle East Affairs, Major General Joi Martin Simpson. - KUNA photosKUWAIT: Minister of Interior Sheikh Thamer Ali Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah yesterday held talks on mutual cooperation with the UK senior defense adviser for the Middle East Affairs, Major General Joi Martin Simpson. The Ministry of Interior quoted minister Sheikh Thamer...

KUWAIT: Zain's Eaman Al-Roudhan and Waleed Al-Khashti with a group of the honored students.n

Zain celebrates Kuwait's top graduates

KUWAIT: Zain's Eaman Al-Roudhan and Waleed Al-Khashti with a group of the honored students.KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, hosted a special ceremony to recognize the outstanding achievements of Kuwait's top high school graduates. The ceremony was held at Zain's main headquarters in Shuwaikh under strict health precautions, and witnessed the presence of the students' parents and the company's Chief Executive Officer...

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Fiftieth anniversary of China-Kuwait diplomatic ties

Javaid AhmadBy Javaid AhmadThis year, China and Kuwait are going to celebrate their 50th year of strong bilateral diplomatic relations. The history of their successful mutual and strong diplomatic relations has far-reaching success stories in the areas of politics, economics, and cultural diplomacy. Kuwait was the first Gulf country who has recognized and established diplomatic relationships with China back in 1971.Since then, both China and...

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Kuwaiti humanitarian aid convoy arrives in Gaza

GAZA: Kuwaiti aid convoy arrived yesterday in the Gaza Strip, carrying food and medical supplies for those affected by the recent Zionist attack. The president of Weaam charitable organization Mohammad Sami said that the convoy, which arrived through Beit Hanon, carried three shipments loaded with foodstuffs, in addition to four others carrying medicines and medical equipment, and two were carrying blankets and mattresses.He praised Kuwait's role...

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ABCK-AmCham Kuwait hosts panel discussion on Cybersecurity

KUWAIT: The ABCK-AmCham Kuwait held a 'Data Loss Protection (DLP), Cybersecurity, and Best Practices in Kuwait' panel discussion, with the support of the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) and the US-Kuwait Business Council.The panelists for this discussion included Mohammad Altura - Chief, Market Regulations and Competition at CITRA, Vivek Joshi - Deputy Counselor for Economic Affairs at the US Embassy in...

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People walk past a poster of slain Palestinian Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran's capital Tehran on August 10, 2024, amid regional tensions during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. - AFP

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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

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VINHEDO, Brazil: An aerial view of the wreckage of an airplane that crashed with 62 people on board on Aug 10, 2024. - AFP

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