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Swiss master Francois Junod posing with his tools and some heads used for the molding of parts of moving mechanical artworks, in his workshop in Sainte-Croix. -AFP photosn
Switzerland's timeless art mechanics embraces 3D future
  Swiss master Francois Junod posing with his tools and some heads used for the molding of parts of moving mechanical artworks, in his workshop in Sainte-Croix. -AFP photosIn his snow-bound workshop, Swiss master Francois Junod's moving mechanical artworks whir into action: birds whistle, historical luminaries write poetry-traditional craftsmanship newly recognized as being among the world's cultural heritage. In the Jura Mountains running along...
In this file photo US actor/musician Jared Leto arrives for the 2019 LACMA Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles.-AFP n
Washington, Malek and Leto revisit 1990s noir in detective thriller
In this file photo US actor Rami Malek arrives on the red carpet for the Time 100 Gala at the Lincoln Center in New York.-AFP photosWhen "The Little Things" was written, Denzel Washington had just won his first Oscar, Jared Leto was an unknown actor fresh off the bus in Hollywood, and Rami Malek had barely finished elementary school. Now each an Academy Award-winning star in their own right, the trio have combined to finally bring the...
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XD Fusion HDR Video: Huawei Mate 40 Pro's powerful processing capabilities
KUWAIT: Throughout its short history, the visual art we know today as 'motion picture' has had many names - films, movies, moving pictures and so on. In essence, films comprise many frames of still images, played sequentially at a relatively high rate to 'fool' our eyes into believing the objects in frame are in motion. For a better part of their existence, motion pictures were captured on actual, physical films, and for a long time, the movie...
WASHINGTON, DC: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC. - AFPn
Amid challenges, Fed holds first meeting of Biden administration
WASHINGTON, DC: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC. - AFPWASHINGTON: With a new year and a new administration in the White House, the US central bank nonetheless faces an unprecedented challenge in guiding the post-pandemic economic recovery. One thing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is unlikely to face from President Joe Biden is...
MIAMI: In this file photo, a sign urging people to wear masks is seen in Miami amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The city of Miami, with a growing reputation as a financial services center enhanced by its balmy climate and low taxes, is now making a concerted and increasingly successful push to attract hi-tech firms from Silicon Valley and New York. - AFPn
Miami's successful pitch to tech companies: How can we help?
MIAMI: In this file photo, a sign urging people to wear masks is seen in Miami amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The city of Miami, with a growing reputation as a financial services center enhanced by its balmy climate and low taxes, is now making a concerted and increasingly successful push to attract hi-tech firms from Silicon Valley and New York. - AFPMIAMI: The city of Miami, with a growing reputation as a financial services center enhanced by...
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LSE facing blockbuster IPO year
LONDON: London will enjoy a very strong year for stock market flotations, analysts say, arguing that both Brexit and coronavirus offer firms a unique opportunity to expand. Various big-name businesses that have seen booming online demand from home-bound customers during COVID-19 lockdowns have revealed eye-catching plans for initial public offerings (IPOs) in recent weeks.Clarity over Britain's final departure from the European Union on January 1...
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For much of world, Biden means continuity
WASHINGTON, DC: Saying, "The Biden's are a National Guard family," first lady Jill Biden greets members of the National Guard with chocolate chip cookies outside the Capitol on Saturday in Washington, DC. - AFPWASHINGTON: Joe Biden has begun his presidency with sharp breaks from Donald Trump in both substance and tone, from climate change to immigration to a general openness to working with the rest of the world. But on several key international...
MOSCOW: Protesters clash with riot police during a rally in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny in downtown Moscow .-AFP n
Russia police violence in spotlight after 3,500 protesters detained
MOSCOW: Protesters clash with riot police during a rally in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny in downtown Moscow .-AFPMOSCOW: Nearly 3,500 protesters were arrested at demonstrations in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, a monitor reported yesterday, as authorities probed violence on the part of both protesters and police. Police clashed with demonstrators in Moscow as tens of thousands took to the streets across...
HYDERABAD: A member of medical staff reacts as a health worker inoculates her with a Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine at a government hospital in Hyderabad.-AFP n
Tears and fears as India's huge coronavirus vaccine push falters
HYDERABAD: A member of medical staff reacts as a health worker inoculates her with a Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine at a government hospital in Hyderabad.-AFPGREATER NOIDA, India: India's huge coronavirus vaccination drive is behind schedule, with a third of recipients not showing up for appointments because of safety fears, technical glitches and a belief that the pandemic is ending. After one week, India has vaccinated 1.4 million people, or...
WASHINGTON: In this file photo supporters of US President Donald Trump, including member of the QAnon conspiracy group Jake Angeli, aka Yellowstone Wolf (center), enter the US Capitol, in Washington, DC.-AFP n
Trump's backers angry and not going anywhere
WASHINGTON: In this file photo supporters of US President Donald Trump, including member of the QAnon conspiracy group Jake Angeli, aka Yellowstone Wolf (center), enter the US Capitol, in Washington, DC.-AFPWASHINGTON: The American far right is angry: Angry at Joe Biden, angry at Donald Trump, angry at the enigmatic "Q" and angry with themselves. The online postings and chatrooms of extremists have been brimming with disappointment and dissent...
YANGON: This photo shows Chin people working in Bethel village in Hmawbi, on the outskirts of Yangon.-AFP n
Myanmar's displaced Christians rebuild lives on Yangon's outskirts
YANGON: This photo shows Chin people working in Bethel village in Hmawbi, on the outskirts of Yangon.-AFPYANGON: Hammering at bamboo poles to erect a stilt house, minority Christians who have fled conflict in northern Myanmar are building a sanctuary on the outskirts of Yangon. The small Christian community in the Buddhist-majority nation is part of 200,000 people displaced since 2018 by fierce fighting in northern Rakhine state.The conflict...
LONDON: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends a virtual press conference on the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, at 10 Downing Street in central London.-AFP n
Johnson, Biden to deepen ties, work on climate
LONDON: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends a virtual press conference on the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, at 10 Downing Street in central London.-AFPLONDON: Boris Johnson and Joe Biden on Saturday vowed to deepen ties and cooperate on tackling climate change in their first conversation since the US president's inauguration, the British prime minister's office said. Johnson congratulated Biden on his inauguration and "the two...
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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
Why small-scale project visas can be problematic
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NOTTINGHAM: Protesters are detained on Aug 3, 2024 during an 'Enough is Enough' demonstration. - AFP
Britain hit by worst rioting in 13 years
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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
People power rocks Bangladesh