author

desk search
close
Latest News
arrow2 Kuwait Times
No Image
Minister encourages youths to search for private sector jobs
KUWAIT: Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr Adel Al-Mane on Thursday encouraged youths to look for job opportunities in the private sector, as they are varied. This came as a remark to reporters on the sidelines of opening the sixth exhibition of job and study opportunities organized by the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) in cooperation with the “my job” fair, with the...
No Image
Death toll mounts in West bank
RAMALLAH/HEBRON: Zionist forces killed nine Palestinians Thursday in multiple incidents across the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said. At least 73 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank by Zionist forces or settlers since the ongoing escalation in the decades-long Zionist occupation of Palestine October 7, according to the ministry. The latest fatalities were seven Palestinians killed during an attack on Nur Shams...
No Image
Pakistan court grants bail to ex-PM Sharif
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan court granted bail Thursday to former prime minister and graft convict Nawaz Sharif, removing the threat of arrest when he returns to the country from self-imposed exile this weekend, his lawyer said. After nearly four years in the United Kingdom, Sharif is hoping to lead his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party through elections scheduled for January 2024.The court’s decision allows him to return to his political...
No Image
Washington in limbo as House marks 15th day without speaker
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers rejected hardline conservative Jim Jordan’s bid for speaker of the House of Representatives for a second time on Wednesday, as the leadership vacuum paralyzed Washington for a 15th day with no clear resolution in sight. The lower chamber of Congress has been in a tailspin since Republican speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by his party’s far right on October 3 — leaving it unable to address a looming government...
No Image
Venezuelan migrants deported on first charter plane from US
MAIQUETIA: Some 130 Venezuelan migrants arrived in Venezuela Wednesday on a chartered plane from the United States on the first such deportation flight following an agreement between the two non-friendly governments. The flight from Texas arrived at the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas, bearing adult men and women traveling alone, no families.“The individuals on this flight ... range from those who have just entered our borders...
No Image
NBK revolutionizes career fairs in Kuwait by introducing AR technology
KUWAIT: In line with its firm conviction that building a dynamic and agile workforce is pivotal for driving future business growth as well as promoting a sustainable economy, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) continues to actively participate in different local career fairs, the most recent of which was the “Watheefti Career Fair”, which is the biggest career fair in Kuwait. NBK has also made great strides throughout the year to establish a...
No Image
Nokia to cut up to 14,000 jobs
HELSINKI: Finnish telecom giant Nokia said Thursday it would cut up to 14,000 job as profits fell on weakening demand for its 5G equipment in North America. The announcement adds to a series of layoffs in the tech industry following a boom during Covid pandemic lockdowns. “In the third quarter we saw an increased impact on our business from the macroeconomic challenges,” CEO Pekka Lundmark said in a statement. Nokia’s savings programme is...
No Image
Honda, GM plan driverless taxis in Tokyo in 2026
TOKYO: Japan’s Honda and US auto titan General Motors announced on Thursday that they planned to launch a driverless taxi service in Tokyo in 2026, helping tackle labour shortages in an ageing society. Co-developed by San Francisco-based self-driving car operator Cruise, the project will offer “an entirely new kind of mobility experience” in Japan, Honda said in a statement. “This will be a major step toward the realization of an advanced...
No Image
EU opens disinformation probes into Meta, TikTok
BRUSSELS: The EU announced probes Thursday into Facebook owner Meta and TikTok, seeking more details on the measures they have taken to stop the spread of “illegal content and disinformation” after the Hamas attack on Zionist entity. The European Commission said it had sent formal requests for information to Meta and TikTok respectively in what is a first procedure launched under the EU’s new law on digital content. The EU launched a...
No Image
US to ease Venezuela oil, gas sanctions after election deal
WASHINGTON: The United States will ease some oil and gas sanctions against Venezuela after the South American country’s government and opposition agreed to hold elections next year. In response to those “democratic developments,” the US Treasury Department “has issued General Licenses authorizing transactions involving Venezuela’s oil and gas sector and gold sector,” and is “removing the ban on secondary trading” in debt...
No Image
Benzema and French minister clash over ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ claim
PARIS: The lawyer of Karim Benzema has hit back at France’s interior minister after he accused the French football star who plays for Saudi team Al-Ittihad of links to the Muslim Brotherhood Islamist group. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin made the accusations after the reigning Ballon d’Or winner and former Real Madrid forward posted a message on social media about the conflict between Zionisty entity and Palestinian militant group Hamas....
No Image
Clinical New Zealand rout Afghanistan at World Cup
CHENNAI: New Zealand handed giant-killing Afghanistan a brutal reality check on Wednesday when they exploited a disastrous fielding performance to romp to a 149-run victory at the Cricket World Cup. Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham and Will Young all scored half centuries and benefitted from dropped catches to score a fighting 288-6. The Black Caps then ran through Afghanistan, who had shocked defending champions England last time out, for just 139 in...
arrow
most read
1
KUWAIT: Photo shows a view of Kuwait streets. There are numerous reasons why people may choose to reside in a particular location. These reasons can be influenced by personal preferences, lifestyle choices, opportunities, family considerations, and more. – Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Why expats, Kuwaitis live in certain areas
2
Sadiq Khan
Sadiq Khan wins record third term as London mayor
3
VANCOUVER, Canada: This combination of handout pictures shows the booking pictures of (from left) Karanpreet Singh, Kamalpreet Singh and Karan Brar, charged in relation to the homicide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. -- AFP
Canada arrests three Indians over killing of Sikh activist
4
Kuwaiti Permanent Representative to the UNESCO Ambassador Dr. Adam Al-Mulla participates in the event. – KUNA
Kuwait urges protecting cultural heritage from climate change impacts
5
Canadian actor Ryan Gosling (left) and US-British actress Emily Blunt attend the premiere of "The Fall Guy" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.--AFP photos
Hollywood stunt performers rev up ‘Fall Guy’ premiere