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This file photo shows the state-owned Tunisian Chemical Group (GCT)'s phosphate processing plant close to the Chott Essalem beach and in front of a rare coastal oasis in Gabes. Tunisia's state-owned firms are in dire straits, pushed to the edge of ruin by a perfect storm of debt, mismanagement, the coronavirus-led downturn and a decade of political instability. - AFPn
Tunisia's debt-laden public companies edge toward ruin
This file photo shows the state-owned Tunisian Chemical Group (GCT)'s phosphate processing plant close to the Chott Essalem beach and in front of a rare coastal oasis in Gabes. Tunisia's state-owned firms are in dire straits, pushed to the edge of ruin by a perfect storm of debt, mismanagement, the coronavirus-led downturn and a decade of political instability. - AFPTUNIS: Tunisia's state-owned firms are in dire straits, facing a perfect storm...
SINGAPORE: A worker pulling a cable along a floating solar power farm at sea, off Singapore's northern coast just across the Malaysian state of Johor. - AFPn
Space-starved Singapore builds floating solar farms
SINGAPORE: A worker pulling a cable along a floating solar power farm at sea, off Singapore's northern coast just across the Malaysian state of Johor. - AFPSINGAPORE: Thousands of panels glinting in the sun stretch into the sea off Singapore, part of the land-scarce city-state's push to build floating solar farms to cut greenhouse gas emissions. It may be one of the world's smallest countries, but the prosperous financial hub is among the...
TEHRAN: A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency yesterday shows Iran's President Hassan Rouhani (right) receiving Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney in the capital Tehran. - AFPn
Iran to Europe: Avoid 'threats or pressure'
TEHRAN: A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency yesterday shows Iran's President Hassan Rouhani (right) receiving Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney in the capital Tehran. - AFPTEHRAN: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani yesterday urged Europe to avoid "threats or pressure" in any negotiations with Tehran, as he received Ireland's foreign minister amid diplomatic efforts to revive a landmark nuclear deal. Ireland is...
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden speaks about the American Rescue Plan from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The US House passed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, hailed by Democrats as a critical step in funneling new funding toward vaccinations, overburdened local governments, and millions of families devastated by the pandemic. - AFPn
'Giant step' as Biden COVID rescue plan clears US Senate
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden speaks about the American Rescue Plan from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The US House passed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, hailed by Democrats as a critical step in funneling new funding toward vaccinations, overburdened local governments, and millions of families devastated by the pandemic. - AFPWASHINGTON: The US Senate on Saturday voted to approve a $1.9 trillion...
YANGON: Protesters gather behind shields during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon yesterday.-AFP n
Myanmar protesters defy troops after raids on opposition figures
YANGON: Protesters gather behind shields during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon yesterday.-AFPYANGON: Thousands of Myanmar anti-coup demonstrators defied a continued military crackdown yesterday, following overnight raids in Yangon in which an official from Aung San Suu Kyi's party was beaten to death and several others were detained. Myanmar has been in chaos since a February 1 coup which ousted civilian leader Suu Kyi from...
In this file photo taken on October 14, 2020 Paris Stevens (left) and Angela Harrelson (right), George Floyd's cousin and aunt, hold their fists as people gather in celebration of George Floyd's 47th birthday in Minneapolis, Minnesota. - AFPn
Trial to begin for policeman charged with Floyd death
In this file photo taken on October 14, 2020 Paris Stevens (left) and Angela Harrelson (right), George Floyd's cousin and aunt, hold their fists as people gather in celebration of George Floyd's 47th birthday in Minneapolis, Minnesota. - AFPMINNEAPOLIS, US: Nine months after George Floyd's death laid bare the racial wounds in the United States, the white policeman charged with murdering the 46-year-old Black man is going on trial. Jury selection...
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka's top Catholic priest Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith (front second right) with other Catholics and Buddhist monks take part in a 'Black Sunday' demonstration outside the Saint Anthony's church in Colombo yesterday.-AFP n
Lanka's top Catholic demands action on Easter bombings probe
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka's top Catholic priest Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith (front second right) with other Catholics and Buddhist monks take part in a 'Black Sunday' demonstration outside the Saint Anthony's church in Colombo yesterday.-AFPCOLOMBO: The leader of Sri Lanka's Catholics demanded that the government find the perpetrators of deadly Easter attacks two years ago, as black-clad worshippers held silent protests outside the capital's churches...
NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar: Photo shows 21-year-old Hein Yar Zar getting a tattoo of his late girlfriend Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing on his chest.-AFPn
Myanmar martyr's boyfriend vows resistance
NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar: Photo shows 21-year-old Hein Yar Zar getting a tattoo of his late girlfriend Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing on his chest.-AFPNAYPYIDAW, Myanmar: Hein Yar Zar grimaced as a tattoo artist etched onto his chest the features of his first love, a young protester whose death has become a symbol of resistance against Myanmar's junta. Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing was shot in the head during a demonstration in the capital Naypyidaw, becoming...
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PACI activates curfew permit website
KUWAIT: Director General of Public Authority for Civil Information Musaed Al-Asousi said yesterday that PACI reactivated the permits' link, which enables the public to leave houses during the curfew (from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am) for a period not exceeding two hours.He explained the permits would be granted for specific reasons like medical treatment, patient's aid, blood donation, COVID-19 swab and vaccine. Asousi explained that these permits, in...
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Kuwait making progress in women empowerment: EU delegation chief
Dr Cristian TudorKUWAIT: Kuwait has been making steps of progress in empowering women and protecting their rights, a senior European official said yesterday. "I welcome the 2020 adoption of the Law on the Protection against domestic violence," Head of Delegation of the European Union to the State of Kuwait Dr Cristian Tudor said in a statement marking the International Women's Day. "I also welcome the appointment of eight female judges for the...
The commemorative shield of the Sabah Al-Ahmad Corridor project. - KUNA photosn
Sabah Al-Ahmad Corridor reflects depth of Qatar-Kuwait historic ties
The commemorative shield of the Sabah Al-Ahmad Corridor project. - KUNA photosDOHA: A commemorative shield of Sabah Al-Ahmad Corridor project reflects the civilization of Qatar and the architectural renaissance it is witnessing, as well as depth of historical relations between the two countries. The shield includes a picture of the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Kuwait and Qatar flags in addition to the cable-stayed bridge,...
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DWC celebrates women on their int'l day
KUWAIT: Members of the Diplomatic Women's Committee (DWC), in presence of the Honorary President Sheikha Halah Badr Muhammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, held a symbolic stand marking International Women's Day, to honor and congratulate the women of the world for the great efforts made by women to achieve gender and workplace equality. 
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KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior and Defense Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah holds talks with senior defense ministry officials on Aug 7, 2024. - KUNA
Kuwait army alert, govt prepared
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GAZA: In this March 25, 2017 photo, Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar (right) and Ismail Haniyeh attend the funeral of slain Hamas official Mazen Faqha in Gaza City. - AFP
Hamas names Sinwar new chief
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WEYMOUTH: A police officer restrains a protester during a 'Enough is Enough' demonstration called by far-right activists in Weymouth, on the southwest coast of England where the Bibby Stockholm migrant accommodation barge is moored, on August 4, 2024. — AFP
No end in sight for UK riots
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ALDERSHOT: Protesters hold placards during a 'Enough is Enough' demonstration called by far-right activists near a hotel housing asylum seekers in Aldershot on August 4, 2024. — AFP
Musk fans flames of anti-Muslim riots, spars with UK govt
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Senior military officers discuss security issues