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Zionists end Jenin raid that left 13 dead
JENIN: The Zionist army on Wednesday declared the end of a large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank that killed 12 Palestinians and one Zionist soldier over the previous two days. The raid, involving hundreds of forces, drone strikes and armored bulldozers, targeted the northern West Bank city of Jenin, a center for multiple armed Palestinian groups. Thousands of Palestinian mourners joined a Jenin funeral procession for those...
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Temperature breaks record for second day
PARIS: Tuesday was the hottest day ever recorded as the global average temperature leaped to a record high for the second day in a row, according to preliminary readings by US meteorologists published Wednesday. The average daily air temperature on the Earth’s surface reached 17.18 degrees Celsius (62.92 Fahrenheit), according to data compiled by an organization attached to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). That far...
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KISR to support biodegradable bag factory
KUWAIT: The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) has signed a cooperation agreement with a factory specialized in manufacturing plastic products, with the purpose of improving the factory’s capabilities in producing biodegradable bags. The move comes following several suggestions from officials on how to best deal with the country’s growing waste problem, with an emphasis on recycling. According to KUNA, KISR’s initiative will...
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Expert urges fines, legislation to curb widespread scams
KUWAIT: Online fraud and scam methods are being professionally devised and developed by individuals, networks and suspicious groups, a thing that necessitates fast-track response through a national strategy, cautioned a Kuwaiti expert. Such constantly changing methods mainly embrace electronic fraud, fake links and accounts and use of ads in piracy as well as the use of celebrities' accounts and images, Head of Kuwait Society for Information...
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Teenagers speak on negative aspects of AI
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Experts have warned of social media platforms that use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, which are very popular among users in the Middle East, especially Kuwait. The experts revealed that exposure to these platforms may lead to an increase in diagnoses of symptoms of schizophrenia and hallucinations among adolescents and children. It was believed that adolescents will be the most affected in the future as a result...
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Kuwait calls for ramping up efforts to fight Islamophobia
BAKU: Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah headed the delegation of the state of Kuwait participating in the the ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement held on Wednesday in the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku. The meeting, hosted by the Republic of Azerbaijan by virtue of its current chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement, is being held under the title (the Non-Aligned Movement is united and resolute in...
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Foreign minister meets Iraqi, Iranian and Turkish counterparts
BAKU: Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, which is being held today, Wednesday, in the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku. Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah renewed congratulations to the Turkish minister on assuming his new post as foreign minister of the friendly Republic of...
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Kuwaiti researcher recognized for work on clean energy
LONDON: Kuwaiti Researcher Dr Abdullah Al-Khaldi was awarded the Arthur Lefebvre Prize for his work on renewable energy and hydrogen fuel by British specialist postgraduate university Cranfield. Khaldi's thesis, proposing a new innovative design for large hydrogen carrier ship, contributes to global carbon neutrality objectives as it employs the use of clean hydrogen fuel rather than regular fuel thus eliminating harmful carbon emissions.Speaking...
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UN calls for renewed action for sustainable development goals
NEW YORK: The United Nations, today, is kicking off a communications campaign to rally for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the roadmap for people and planet adopted by world leaders in 2015. Ahead of a critical UN Summit in September, the campaign aims to amplify an urgent call for ambitious new action, showcase the Goals as the blueprint for sustainable progress globally and stimulate the global public around this shared agenda for our...
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Crown Prince receives Saudi state minister, discusses boosting relations
KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Wednesday, at Bayan Palace, Saudi State Minister and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammad Al-Saud and his accompanying delegation. Prince Turki conveyed the greetings of Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman to His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber...
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Swiatek breezes into 3rd round
LONDON: Iga Swiatek eased through at Wimbledon on Wednesday while Novak Djokovic prepared to take another step towards a record-equalling eighth men’s title as the All England Club reeled from rain delays and climate protests. World number two Djokovic will claim a 350th Grand Slam match win if he defeats Australia’s Jordan Thompson on Centre Court. Only the retired Roger Federer, an eight-time Wimbledon champion, and Serena Williams, have...
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Expert weighs in on what it takes to be a good leader
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: In a competitive era where every leader wants to reach the top, they have to discover the keys to succeed and shine among others. Today, leadership is barely defined by titles or positions held. It is the ability to inspire, influence and guide others towards a clear and aspiring vision. Kuwait Times interviewed management consultant and trainer Ahmad Ndoom to unravel the secrets of successful leadership and provide...
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