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Chef Bun Lai prepares to make fried cicada sushi at Fort Totten Park in Washington, DC.-AFP photosn
Cicada sushi, anyone? US chef serves up sustainable 'Brood X' delicacy
Chef Bun Lai prepares to make fried cicada sushi at Fort Totten Park in Washington, DC. - AFP photosAfter 17 years underground, swarms of cicadas are emerging across the eastern United States-and for one Washington chef, the rare bug invasion was his cue for a cookout, with a side of food ethics. Bun Lai, an advocate for the sustainable food movement, invited locals for an insect hunt in a city park followed by a taste of his fried cicada sushi....
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Fast & Furious star Cena apologizes for calling Taiwan a country
John Cena"Fast & Furious 9" star John Cena made a U-turn yesterday, apologizing to Chinese fans after he called Taiwan a "country" and sparked outrage in the world's largest movie market. Beijing sees democratic, self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory which is to be seized one day, by force if necessary, and rages at any diplomatic attempts to recognize the island as an independent nation.But American wrestling star turned actor Cena left...
AfroGames e-sports team members (from left to right) Joao Barbosa, 17, Daniel de Paula, 19, Ronald Nascimento, 19, Yuri Souza, 20, Gabriela Ferreira, 19, and Thiago Pestana, 21, pose for a picture at the Vigario Geral favela, where the NGO AfroReggae headquarters are located, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.—AFP photosn
Brazil's favela gamers dream big
AfroGames e-sports team members (from left to right) Joao Barbosa, 17, Daniel de Paula, 19, Ronald Nascimento, 19, Yuri Souza, 20, Gabriela Ferreira, 19, and Thiago Pestana, 21, pose for a picture at the Vigario Geral favela, where the NGO AfroReggae headquarters are located, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — AFP photosComing of age in the Brazilian favela of Vigario Geral, Luiz Augusto Jr used to spend his money playing video games. Now, he makes...
View of the super blood moon in Asuncion.—AFP n
Pacific readies for 'Super Blood Moon' celestial show
View of the super blood moon in Asuncion. — AFPStargazers across the Pacific Rim can cast their eyes skyward tonight and behold a "Super Blood Moon", as the heavens align to bring a rare celestial twin treat. The first total lunar eclipse in two years is happening at the same time as the moon is closest to Earth, in what astronomers say will be a once-in-a-decade show. If the skies are clear, anyone living between Australia and the central...
Italy's Maneskin celebrate on stage with the trophy after winning the final of the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, at the Ahoy convention centre in Rotterdam.—AFP n
Italian Eurovision winner returns negative test after drug furor
Italy's Maneskin celebrate on stage with the trophy after winning the final of the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, at the Ahoy convention centre in Rotterdam. — AFPDamiano David, the flamboyant singer for Italy's Eurovision-winning rockers Maneskin, tested negative for drugs, the contest organizers said Monday, following a furor over speculation he snorted cocaine at the final. The red lederhosen-clad vocalist was tested...
In this file photo taken on March 01, 2005 British journalist Martin Bashir arrives at Santa Barbara County Superior Court in Santa Maria to be the first witness to be called at Michael Jackson's child sex abuse trial.—AFP photosn
BBC announces internal probe into Diana interview fiasco
In this file photo taken on March 01, 2005 British journalist Martin Bashir arrives at Santa Barbara County Superior Court in Santa Maria to be the first witness to be called at Michael Jackson's child sex abuse trial. — AFP photosThe BBC said Monday it would review its editorial policies and governance after an independent report found one of its journalists used deception to secure a landmark interview with Princess Diana. The British...
AMRITSAR: A health worker collects a nasal swab sample from a man to test for COVID-19 in a mobile testing van yesterday. - AFP n
UN declares 'war' on COVID; 115,000 medics have died
AMRITSAR: A health worker collects a nasal swab sample from a man to test for COVID-19 in a mobile testing van yesterday. - AFPGENEVA: The UN chief yesterday declared the world "at war" against COVID-19, as India's death toll crossed 300,000 and Japan opened its first mass vaccination centers - just two months before the start of the Olympics. At least 115,000 health and care workers have died from COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic,...
RIYADH: Saudi passengers arrive at King Khaled International Airport on May 17, 2021 after authorities lifted travel restrictions for citizens immunized against COVID-19. – AFP n
Saudi ups pressure on anti-vaxxers
RIYADH: Saudi passengers arrive at King Khaled International Airport on May 17, 2021 after authorities lifted travel restrictions for citizens immunized against COVID-19. – AFPRIYADH: Saudi Arabia is tightening the screws on vaccine sceptics, barring them from pilgrimages and overseas travel and blocking access to universities, malls and offices in a contentious effort to boost inoculations. So-called anti-vaxxers threaten to jeopardize global...
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Assembly session in doubt over premier's grilling
The National AssemblyBy B IzzakKUWAIT: Opposition lawmakers yesterday threatened to prevent the National Assembly session to convene unless the prime minister accepts to be grilled amid lingering disputes with the government and speaker. Opposition MPs have already filed two grillings against HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and a third is expected soon, but Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem and the government say a decision was...
KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives a commemorative coin from CBK Governor Dr Mohammad Al-Hashel. - Amiri Diwan and KUNA photosn
Kuwait's Amir receives coin celebrating 40th GCC anniversary
KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives a commemorative coin from CBK Governor Dr Mohammad Al-Hashel. - Amiri Diwan and KUNA photosKUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem at Seif Palace yesterday. His Highness the Amir also hosted Central Bank of Kuwait Governor Mohammad Al-Hashel who presented to His Highness a coin-like...
KUWAIT: Health Minister Dr Basel Al-Sabah participates in the WHO's 74th World Health Assembly yesterday. - KUNAn
Kuwait follows latest world health updates, strategies: Minister
KUWAIT: Health Minister Dr Basel Al-Sabah participates in the WHO's 74th World Health Assembly yesterday. - KUNAKUWAIT: The WHO's 74th World Health Assembly will provide the State of Kuwait with a chance to keenly follow the latest health updates and best strategies to counter disease, namely the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Health Minister Dr Basel Hamoud Al-Sabah said yesterday. Health Minister Dr Basel, who is heading Kuwait's delegation to...
KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture and State Minister for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi speaks during a ceremony to launch the 2021-2026 strategy of the ministry of information yesterday. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyatnn
Info Ministry eyes official media as 'main knowledge source'
KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture and State Minister for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi speaks during a ceremony to launch the 2021-2026 strategy of the ministry of information yesterday. - Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatBy Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture and State Minister for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi said that the ministry is working on developing the official media to achieve sustainable...
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