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In this file photo, the seats of the delegation of Yemen is seen prior to the opening of a high-level conference to raise funds for war-ravaged Yemen on April 25, 2017 at the Unites Nations Office in Geneva.- AFPn

Yemen conference seeks $3.85 billion to prevent famine

In this file photo, the seats of the delegation of Yemen is seen prior to the opening of a high-level conference to raise funds for war-ravaged Yemen on April 25, 2017 at the Unites Nations Office in Geneva.- AFPDUBAI: The United Nations said it hopes to raise $3.85 billion yesterday to prevent large-scale famine in Yemen, warning that life in the war-ravaged nation was unbearable, with children enduring a "special kind of hell". More than 100...

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'Nomadland' makes Globes history, as virtual gala honors late Boseman

This handout photo courtesy of NBCUniversal shows Chloe Zhao (on screen) accepting the Best Director - Motion Picture award for "Nomadland" via video from Bryce Dallas Howard onstage at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Rainbow Room.-AFP photos"Nomadland" made Golden Globes history Sunday as Chloe Zhao became the first female director to win the awards' top prize for best drama, putting her film about marginalized Americans roaming...

This handout screen grab courtesy of NBCUniversal shows hosts, Tina Fey (left) and Amy Poehler (right) during the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony simultaneously in Beverly Hills, California and in New York .-AFP n

Five takeaways from the Golden Globes

This handout screen grab courtesy of NBCUniversal shows hosts, Tina Fey (left) and Amy Poehler (right) during the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony simultaneously in Beverly Hills, California and in New York .-AFPThe Golden Globes on Sunday experimented with a virtual format and cemented "Nomadland" as the film to beat this Hollywood awards season. Here are five key takeaways from the night:Netflix arrives (sort of...)When it lost the...

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Smoking and COVID-19

By Abdellatif Sharaa will not prevent you from contracting COVID-19. Despite fake claims and rumors claiming otherwise, be they from the southernmost tip of Latin America, or up north in Europe! Man seems to have known tobacco from early on in history, including some who gave it respect and sacredness. The indigenous people of the Americas used it for spiritual rituals and medicinal purposes. Yes, smoking tobacco among them reflected the...

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One year on, COVID fears still linger in Kuwait

By Ben GarciaKUWAIT: While the first waves of panic over the coronavirus pandemic have generally subsided, people remain fearful of contracting the virus. Despite the slow rollout of the vaccine, cases in Kuwait are climbing and the number of serious cases worsens daily. The virus has been with us for more than a year now, but cases of people contracting the virus are still increasing.In the US alone, more than half a million people have been...

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500,000+ students start second semester tomorrow

KUWAIT: More than 500,000 students will start the second school term today following a break of a month and a half. The education ministry has adjusted the teaching plan for the first three elementary grades, after a decision was made to have real-time classes and not recorded classes, as the case was in the first term, so there can be interaction between teachers and students.The ministry decided school timings from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm for the...

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Mahboula gambling den busted

KUWAIT: Detectives raided a flat where gambling was taking place in Mahboula and arrested 29 suspects, including 19 Arab and Asian women, the largest gambling den busted in the country. A security source said the mastermind and main suspect is a Filipino, adding that based on tips, a warrant was obtained and the flat was raided. The source said detectives found KD 5,000, in addition to display screens and other tools used in this international...

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Amir congratulates citizens, residents on national days

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahKUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday congratulated nationals and residents on the 60th anniversary of National Day and the 30th anniversary of Liberation Day. HH the Amir appreciated the atmosphere of joy shown by citizens on these two dear occasions. The Amir also expressed gratitude to the high national spirit that embodied loyalty of the citizens to...

DUBAI: This picture taken yesterday shows the Israeli-owned Bahamian-flagged MV Helios Ray cargo ship docked at Mina Rashid cruise terminal. - AFP n

Iran seen behind Israel ship blast

DUBAI: This picture taken yesterday shows the Israeli-owned Bahamian-flagged MV Helios Ray cargo ship docked at Mina Rashid cruise terminal. - AFPTEHRAN: The "resistance axis" of Tehran and its regional allies may have been behind an explosion that hit an Israeli-owned "spy" vessel four days ago, an ultraconservative Iranian newspaper said yesterday. The MV Helios Ray, a vehicle carrier, was travelling from the Saudi port of Dammam to Singapore...

TEHRAN: Iranians wearing masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic walk on a market street in the capital in this Dec 30, 2020 photo. – AFP n

Iran COVID deaths cross 60,000 mark

TEHRAN: Iranians wearing masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic walk on a market street in the capital in this Dec 30, 2020 photo. – AFPTEHRAN: Iran's coronavirus fatalities broke the 60,000 mark yesterday, official figures showed, as the Islamic republic battles the Middle East's worst outbreak of the illness. The grim milestone comes after several Iranian officials, including President Hassan Rouhani, warned of a COVID-19 "fourth wave" with cases...

YANGON: Protesters run after police fired tear gas to disperse them during a demonstration against the military coup yesterday. - AFP n

Bloodiest day of protests in Myanmar

YANGON: Protesters run after police fired tear gas to disperse them during a demonstration against the military coup yesterday. - AFPYANGON: Myanmar security forces opened fire on protestors yesterday, killing at least eight in the bloodiest action so far to smother opposition to the military coup four weeks ago. The junta is battling to contain a massive street movement demanding it yield power and release ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu...

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Ban on importing cars older than 10 years

KUWAIT: Commerce ministry amended decision 59/2010 with regards to importing vehicles, which said after the amendment that "vehicles with 10 years elapsed from their manufacture are banned from import. The commerce and industry minister can disregard the time condition according to public interest. The minister can also delegate this authority to who he sees fit." The decision will be in effect from the date of its issuance and will be published...

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MUMBAI: A vendor counts a wad of Indian rupees. - AFP

Indian rupee hits record low amid geopolitical jitters

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Flag of Kuwait, visa application form and passport on table

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KUWAIT: Kuwaitis walk inside the Avenues Mall, the country’s largest shopping centre. The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) issued the latest detailed statistics on population and employment at the end of June 2024. The data shows that total population in Kuwait reached 4.919 million people. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Kuwait population hits 4.919 million

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DHAKA: Anti-government protestors display Bangladesh's national flag as they storm Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace on Aug 5, 2024. - AFP

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Al-Sawaber Complex

Kuwait’s historic buildings should be preserved