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An Israeli soldier walks towards parked Merkava Mark IV battle tanks near Moshav Alonei HaBashan in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights during heavy fog on March 1, 2021. - AFP
ICC opens Israeli war crimes probe
An Israeli soldier walks towards parked Merkava Mark IV battle tanks near Moshav Alonei HaBashan in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights during heavy fog. - AFPTHE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court opened a war crimes probe yesterday into the situation in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories, a move that risks further inflaming one of the world's most bitter conflicts. The controversial investigation launched by the Hague-based...
Ali Boumendjeln
France admits killing Algerian freedom fighter
Ali BoumendjelPARIS: President Emmanuel Macron has admitted for the first time that French soldiers murdered a top Algerian independence figure then covered up his death in the latest acknowledgement by Paris of its colonial-era crimes. Macron met four of the grandchildren of Ali Boumendjel and admitted "in the name of France" that the lawyer had been detained, tortured and killed in Algiers on March 23, 1957, his office said Tuesday.French...
Neera Tandenn
Biden cabinet defeat signals hazards ahead
Neera TandenWASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden suffered his first cabinet defeat Tuesday as he pulled an ill-fated nomination, the clearest signal yet that immensely powerful moderates in the deadlocked Senate can imperil his administration's ambitious agenda. Biden was forced to abandon his push to make Neera Tanden the White House budget director after centrists on both sides of the political aisle made it clear they would not support her.The...
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Manpower authority eases most visa transfer restrictions
By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: The Public Authority for Manpower yesterday eased most restrictions on the transfer of workers in certain sectors. The new decision allows expat government employees and those on dependent visas to transfer to work in the private sector, a statement said.The new decree 142/2021 allows locally-employed expats to transfer to all sectors with the approval of the previous employer and without the condition of period (one...
Dr Abdullah Al-Sanad
Health measures still necessary to combat COVID-19: Ministry
Dr Abdullah Al-SanadKUWAIT: The Ministry of Health Spokesperson Dr Abdullah Al-Sanad affirmed necessity of adhering to basic health procedures so as to confront the novel coronavirus. Speaking at a news conference on Monday, Dr Sanad confirmed that "coronavirus is still existing and its risks are high." The World Health Organization has affirmed that public health measures have been basic to combat COVID-19, he said, noting that the virus curve...
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IWG hosts event to celebrate national holidays
Sheikha Hanouf Bader Al-Muhamad Al-SabahKUWAIT: Under the patronage of Sheikha Hanouf Bader Al-Muhamad Al-Sabah, spouse to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Honorary President of the International Women's Group - Kuwait, the IWG celebrated the 60th anniversary of Independence and the 30th anniversary of Liberation Day. Laila Boulos, master of ceremonies, eloquently and seamlessly managed the virtual program.Ambreen Mustafa, spouse of the...
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Eight missing Kuwaitis' remains identified
KUWAIT: The Cabinet held its first weekly meeting after swearing in before His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday. In light of the Committee of Prisoners and Missing Persons' announcement that they identified the remains of eight missing Kuwaiti persons since the 1990/91 Iraqi Invasion through DNA tests, the Cabinet expressed condolences to the martyrs' families.The Cabinet was then briefed about the situation...
KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. - Amiri Diwan photosn
Amir receives top state officials at Bayan Palace
KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. - Amiri Diwan photosKUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yesterday at Bayan Palace His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His Highness also received,...
KUWAIT: Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait Mohd Noordin Pendosina N Lomondot honors Shafi Al-Hajri, Chairman of the Board of the Kuwait Disabled Sport Club.n
Philippine Embassy thanks Kuwait Disabled Sport Club
KUWAIT: Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait Mohd Noordin Pendosina N Lomondot honors Shafi Al-Hajri, Chairman of the Board of the Kuwait Disabled Sport Club.KUWAIT: Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait Mohd Noordin Pendosina N Lomondot on Tuesday honored Shafi Al-Hajri, Chairman of the Board of the Kuwait Disabled Sport Club, for his unwavering support to the programs of the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait. This includes the ongoing mobile passport service...
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Burgan Bank sponsors Ahmadi's art competition
KUWAIT: As part of Burgan Bank's long-standing partnership with Al-Ahmadi Governorate, Burgan Bank sponsors 'Nabeek Salem,' the governorate's school art competition. The competition has launched in cooperation with Al-Ahmadi Supervision of Art Education. Burgan Bank's support comes as part of its long-term commitment to supporting different communities and educational causes.The competition targets a wide range of students of Ahmadi Governorate...
Sir Philip Bartonn
UK Secretary visits Kuwait for virtual meetings
Sir Philip BartonKUWAIT: The Permanent Secretary for the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Sir Philip Barton, visited Kuwait for a series of virtual meetings. Sir Philip, the UK's most senior diplomat, met with Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials, hosted a roundtable on climate change and launched a year-long campaign focusing on UK expertise in innovation, research and technology. After engaging with British Embassy staff, Sir...
KUWAIT: A wasp rests on a flower in a park in Kuwait City yesterday. – Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
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KUWAIT: A wasp rests on a flower in a park in Kuwait City yesterday. – Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
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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