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In this file photo taken on June 12, 2014, Sobhraj is escorted by Nepalese police at a district court for a hearing on a case related to the murder of Canadian backpacker Laurent Ormond Carriere in Bhaktapur. - AFPn

'The Serpent' still haunting lives four decades on

In this file photo taken on June 12, 2014, Sobhraj is escorted by Nepalese police at a district court for a hearing on a case related to the murder of Canadian backpacker Laurent Ormond Carriere in Bhaktapur. - AFPNearly half a century after he sowed fear along the 1970s "hippie trail", French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, the "Serpent" of the hit TV drama series, still haunts the lives of those who crossed his path. Now 77 and jailed in...

ROME: Italy's defender Alessandro Bastoni vies for a header with Wales' forward Gareth Bale during a UEFA Euro 2020 Group A football match at the Olympic Stadium yesterday. - AFP nnn

Wales qualify as Swiss made to wait

ROME: Italy's defender Alessandro Bastoni vies for a header with Wales' forward Gareth Bale during a UEFA Euro 2020 Group A football match at the Olympic Stadium yesterday. - AFPOME/BAKU: Matteo Pessina scored as Italy made it three wins out of three at Euro 2020 by beating 10-man Wales 1-0 to finish top of Group A yesterday with both teams advancing to the last 16. Pessina's goal means Italy will play the runner-up from Group C in the next...

This handout photo released by Kuwait Red Crescent Society shows refugees collecting aid during a campaign organized by KRCS.n

Kuwait calls for supporting refugees around the world

This handout photo released by Kuwait Red Crescent Society shows refugees collecting aid during a campaign organized by KRCS.KUWAIT: Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) called yesterday for supporting refugees around the world, providing them with protection, health, educational and social care. In a statement to the press marking World Refugee Day, KRCS Chairman Dr Hilal Al-Sayer, said Kuwait's contribution to helping refugees around the world...

KUWAIT: Ambassadors of the V4 (Visegrad Group) countries are seen during a ceremony at the Polish embassy in Kuwait to mark the 30th anniversary of the foundation of the grouping.n

V4 integration an example of successful cooperation

KUWAIT: Ambassadors of the V4 (Visegrad Group) countries are seen during a ceremony at the Polish embassy in Kuwait to mark the 30th anniversary of the foundation of the grouping.KUWAIT: Ambassador of Poland to Kuwait Pawel Lechowicz held a gathering of V4 (Visegrad Group) ambassadors at the Polish embassy in Kuwait last week to mark the 30th anniversary of the foundation of the grouping. On February 15, 1991, the presidents of Czechoslovakia...

Kuwait Airways resumes flights to Paris, Malaga, Sarajevo

KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) announced yesterday resuming flights to Paris, Malaga and Sarajevo as part of a strategy for gradual restoration of regular operations. The KAC said in a press statement it would organize three flights to Paris per week on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays as of July 7. There will be two flights per week to Malaga on Sundays and Thursdays effective July 4 and two flights per week to Sarajevo on Saturdays and...

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Kuwait reports 25 COVID deaths in three days

Dr Abdullah Al-SanadKUWAIT: Kuwait has announced 25 deaths related to the novel coronavirus over a three-day period, while the daily infected cases' rate continued to register high numbers. The Ministry of Health on Saturday reported 11 new COVID-19 deaths and 1,497 infections over the previous 24 hours, putting total fatalities at 1,862 and the caseload at 337,371. Kuwait had reported nine and five deaths, in addition to 1,658 and 1,646 new...

BEIRUT: Dr Hilal Al-Sayer (left) and Tareq Al-Mutawa cut a cake during a ceremony to celebrate the reopening of wards at Wardieh Hospital in Beirut. - KUNA photosnn

KRCS opens wards at Hospital Wardieh in Beirut

BEIRUT: Dr Hilal Al-Sayer (left) and Tareq Al-Mutawa cut a cake during a ceremony to celebrate the reopening of wards at Wardieh Hospital in Beirut. - KUNABEIRUT: Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Chairman Dr Hilal Al-Sayer opened yesterday wards at Wardieh Hospital in Beirut, which KRCS helped restore after it was damaged by a massive explosion of Beirut Port in August 2020. Sayer opened three wards 10 months after the start of renovation...

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Increasing refugee numbers require international support: GCC

Secretary General Dr Nayef Al-HajrfRIAYDH: The unusual increase in the number of refugees due to wars and conflicts requires support of the international community, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Dr Nayef Al-Hajrf said. The GCC countries' distinguished stances are always supportive to the regional and international peace, he added in a speech marking World Refugee Day, which falls on June 20 every year.He emphasized GCC's...

KUWAIT: Chief Executive Officer of stc Maziad Al-Harbi honors the Tarahom Volunteer Team.n

stc recognizes Tarahom Volunteer Team for their goodwill contributions

KUWAIT: Chief Executive Officer of stc Maziad Al-Harbi honors the Tarahom Volunteer Team.KUWAIT: Chief Executive Officer of stc Maziad Al-Harbi on behalf of stc, honored the members of the Tarahom Volunteer Team in appreciation of their vital role and continuous contribution to the community. The recognition came in a message of gratitude during a recognition ceremony, highlighting the team's successful achievements over different initiatives...

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Drugs found in rice container

KUWAIT: Customs officers at Shuwaikh Port foiled an attempt to smuggle nearly 17 kilograms of shabu (methamphetamine) hidden in rice sacks in a food supplies' container arriving from Iran yesterday. The operation came less than 24 hours after a similar case in which customs officers foiled an attempt to smuggle 5.4 kilograms of shabu in a shipment of candy bars.

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Flames spread to five houses in Jaber Al-Ahmad

KUWAIT: Four fire teams battled a blaze that erupted in a house under construction in Jaber Al-Ahmad yesterday. Strong winds also helped flames spread to four other nearby homes, Kuwait Fire Force said. No injuries were reported as firemen managed to evacuate the buildings before successfully extinguishing the fire, KFF explained. An investigation was opened to reveal the cause of the fire.

KUWAIT: A picture showing Al-Maqsab Gate, one of five remaining gates of Kuwait's old 'Soor' or wall, in Kuwait City. - Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikhn

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KUWAIT: A picture showing Al-Maqsab Gate, one of five remaining gates of Kuwait's old 'Soor' or wall, in Kuwait City. - Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikh

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