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Real estate agent Aracelis Bonet, 50, home schools her son Adam Martinez, 14, who is affected by severe autism, in their Orlando home on October 1, 2020. - As the pandemic rages in the United States, Aracelis Bonet has had to make a choice between her job and caring for her autistic son. The Orlando, Florida, woman decided to largely put on hold her job as a real estate agent to make sure her 14-year-old son had the constant care he needs. She now works at most 15 hours a week, resulting in a big drop in income. (Photo by Gianrigo MARLETTA / AFP)
Pandemic forces more US women back into home
ORLANDO: Real estate agent Aracelis Bonet, 50, home schools her son Adam Martinez, 14, who is affected by severe autism, in their home on Oct 1, 2020. - AFP WASHINGTON: As the pandemic rages in the United States, Aracelis Bonet has had to make a choice between her job and caring for her autistic son. The Orlando, Florida, woman decided to largely put on hold her job as a real estate agent to make sure her 14-year-old son had the constant care he...
In this photograph taken on September 10, 2019, American philanthropist Maggie Doyne (C) poses for pictures along with children from the Kopila Valley Children's Home, at Surkhet District, some 600 km west of Kathmandu. - Kopila Valley Children's Home in west Nepal's Surkhet, founded by Doyne in 2008, now shelters 54 children. Her school is attended by 450 students who would otherwise have little chance at getting an education. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP) / TO GO WITH Nepal-US-women-charity-education,INTERVIEW by Paavan MATHEMA
Educating Hima: Doyne on battling poverty in Nepal
KATHMANDU: In this photograph taken on September 10, 2019, American philanthropist Maggie Doyne (center) poses for pictures along with children from the Kopila Valley Children's Home, at Surkhet District, some 600 km west of Kathmandu. – AFP SURKHET, Nepal: Maggie Doyne still remembers the moment that changed her life forever. A chance encounter with six-year-old Hima, a little girl forced into manual labor to help her impoverished family,...
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Amir extends gratitude over condolences for late Amir
KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday expressed appreciation and gratitude to world leaders, including of Gulf Cooperation Council and Arab states, along with heads of regional and international organizations for their heartfelt condolences extended to Kuwait by letter or through attendance on the demise of HH the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf also expressed...
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Presidents, heads of states commend Sheikh Nawaf as Kuwait's new Amir
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received cables from several presidents and heads of states on Sunday, congratulating him on taking the oath as Kuwait's new ruler.RussiaHis Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a cable of congratulations from Russian President Vladimir Putin on his taking of the helm of power. The...
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Assembly-govt meeting on population law postponed
By B IzzakKUWAIT: A meeting between the National Assembly's human resources committee with the government to study amendments to the population law has been postponed for next week because the Cabinet weekly meeting was delayed. The assembly approved the law in the first reading last week with all Cabinet's 12 members present voting against the law after the government objected to a number of points.The law calls on the government to set a cap...
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Indian embassy pays respects to late Amir
KUWAIT: The Indian national flag flew half-mast at the Embassy of India in Kuwait on Sunday. All officials of the mission and that of the Indian public sector undertakings observed two minutes silence at 11 am on Sunday.Indian nationals in Kuwait from all walks of life, including school students, teachers, academicians, scientists, doctors, businessmen, professionals, skilled and unskilled workers, joined their 1.3 billion brothers and sisters...
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Shuwaikh Industrial engulfed in darkness
KUWAIT: Street lights turned off in Shuwaikh Industrial. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: For almost a month, a great part of Shuwaikh Industrial goes dark as night falls. Streetlights have been out of service since last month in almost the entire block, including many streets. Packs of stray dogs roam in this area, and it can be dangerous at night without lights.Kuwait Times called the emergency line of the Ministry of...
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Kuwait COVID-19 cases rise by 567, deaths by four
KUWAIT: Kuwait's confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 567 to 107,592 with four people having succumbed to the disease, raising the death toll to 628 in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said yesterday. The figures include people who have come into contact with infected individuals, and others whose source of infection is currently being investigated, read a ministry statement.In terms of health zones, 135 cases were reported in...
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MP asks about measures to protect Kuwait from drones
By B IzzakKUWAIT: MP Osama Al-Shaheen asked Interior Minister Anas Al-Saleh about Kuwait's readiness to face the danger of drones. The lawmaker was referring to a statement by a Pentagon official saying Kuwait needs a comprehensive assessment to its system of countering drones.Shaheen asked the minister about Kuwait's military and technical preparedness against the dangers of drones and in protecting vital installations, and if Kuwait has...
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: John Brown #15 of the Buffalo Bills rolls out of bounds after catching a 14-yard pass at the 1-yard line against Erik Harris #25 of the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on October 4, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Buffalo challenged the call on the field of no touchdown but the play was upheld. The Bills defeated the Raiders 30-23. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP
Browns in rare territory after wild win
LAS VEGAS: John Brown #15 of the Buffalo Bills rolls out of bounds after catching a 14-yard pass at the 1-yard line against Erik Harris #25 of the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half of the NFL game on October 4, 2020.- AFP NEW YORK: Odell Beckham Jr caught two touchdown passes and ran for a third that helped stave off a furious Dallas Cowboys comeback in the fourth quarter Sunday as the Cleveland Browns held on for a 49-38 win at AT&T Stadium...
Hertha Berlin's Colombian forward Jhon Cordoba (R) and Bayern Munich's German defender Jerome Boateng vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Bayern Munich vs Hertha Berlin on October 4, 2020 in Munich, southern Germany. (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO
Lewandowski hits 4; Bayern Munich win 7-goal thriller
MUNICH: Hertha Berlin's Colombian forward Jhon Cordoba (right) and Bayern Munich's German defender Jerome Boateng vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Bayern Munich vs Hertha Berlin on October 4, 2020. - AFP BERLIN: Robert Lewandowski netted four goals - including the decisive added-time penalty - as defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich survived a fight-back by Hertha Berlin to seal a nervy 4-3...
A farmer loads cattle onto a boat for the transport on their return from the mountain pastures during the so-called 'Almabtrieb' (cattle drive) near the village of Schoenau on Lake Koenigssee in the German Alps, southern Germany, on October 2, 2020. - During the traditional 'Almabtrieb' event, cattle herds are brought from alpine pastures, where they stay during summer, to their stables in the valley. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP)
Eurozone economic recovery falters
A farmer loads cattle onto a boat for the transport on their return from the mountain pastures during the so-called 'Almabtrieb' (cattle drive) near the village of Schoenau on Lake Koenigssee in the German Alps, southern Germany. The eurozone's economic recovery faltered in September.-- AFP LONDON: The eurozone's economic recovery faltered in September as the reimposition of some restrictions on activity to halt a resurgence in the coronavirus...
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A helicopter flied over burning oil fields which were set on fire by Iraqi soldiers before they retreated from Kuwait.
How Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait upended lives of expatriates
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ADDIS ABABA: Pedestrians walk on the newly built walkway in Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian birr weakened by 28 percent against the dollar this week after the central bank adopted a market-determined foreign exchange rate. – AFP
Ethiopian authorities crack down on price hikes after currency float
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KUWAIT: Oil wells were set ablaze by Iraqi troops. – KUNA
Kuwait marks 34th invasion anniversary, remembers support
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(Left) Iranians take part in a funeral procession for late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Aug 1, 2024, ahead of his burial in Qatar. (Right) Hezbollah fighters and mourners carry the casket of slain top commander Fuad Shukr during his funeral in Beirut's southern suburbs on Aug 1, 2024. - AFP photos
Hamas, Hezbollah vow revenge
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Being in Kuwait during invasion: Soldier’s sister shares story