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Kuwait Embassy to Sudan distributes 1,800 food baskets
KHARTOUM: Kuwait's Embassy distributes food baskets in Khartoum, Sudan. KHARTOUM: Kuwait's Embassy in Khartoum distributed 1,800 food baskets for hundreds of families, orphans and needy to mark Muslims' holy month of Ramadan, Ambassador Bassam Al-Qabandi said Monday. The food baskets, financed by Kuwait Public Waqf Endowment, were distributed through several days in Khartoum and neighboring areas as well as in houses of orphans, senior citizens...
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COVID-19 cases found among co-ops' staff
KUWAIT: Sabahiya Co-op Society announced that an employee has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), while and another is suspected to have contracted the virus. The co-op was closed yesterday as a preventative measurement. Meanwhile, Jabriya Co-op Society announced a suspected case of coronavirus among its staff at Block 5 branch.The branch was closed for two days as a precaution. In the meantime, Ishbiliya Co-op Society...
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Ramadan: When God Spoke
By Teresa LesherWe often offer silent or audible prayers, asking for help from our Creator, for succor from our problems, for blessings on our loved ones, and for forgiveness for our mistakes. We also - likely less often - thank Him for our sustenance and surroundings, our families and abilities.We communicate with God, and we may perceive the conversation as one-sided since we receive no spoken or written response. But what if the Almighty...
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Pandemic Diaries: Coronavirus changing Kuwait
By Jamie Etheridge can now conduct a variety of transactions for social security online via a new website launched by the Public Institution for Social Security this week. Everyone can book appointments to visit the co-ops during the curfew to shop for groceries. The Public Authority for Civil Information has also launched an app to carry your civil ID on your smartphone. And the interior ministry has launched website options for renewing...
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Nature can breathe better
By Abdellatif Sharaahow nature adapts to what is good quickly and obviously. When Mr Corona arrived, it made everyone raise their heads and pay attention to what is around them. Not long after curfews were imposed, the atmosphere began clearing up, and yesterday the air quality indicator was in the green. Really amazing! Fewer engines on streets during night hours gave nature an opportunity to breathe better. I believe this is proof that man...
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Coronavirus in Kuwait: What we know so far
KUWAIT: Kuwait has recorded 3,288 cases infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Monday, in addition to 22 deaths. With the exception of 64 cases in intensive care, all infected cases are in stable condition and are recovering in quarantined locations designated by the government for this purpose, while hundreds have been discharged from quarantine after exhibiting no symptoms during their 14-day quarantine period, the Ministry of...
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Canadian stars join in coronavirus broadcast fundraiser
In this file photo Canadian singer Celine Dion performs on the opening night of her new world tour "Courage" at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Quebec. - AFP photos Celine Dion, Justin Bieber and Margaret Atwood were among the Canadian celebrities who joined for a broadcast event Sunday to honor healthcare workers battling the coronavirus pandemic and raise money for food banks. The "Stronger Together/Tous Ensemble" event, which was...
Jerk@Nite food truck owners Kareem Todd (L) and Denville Myrie pose by their food truck parked in front of their newly acquired brick and mortar restaurant on April 24, 2020 in Washington DC. - The coronavirus epidemic has emptied downtown Washington and the food- trucks clustered near squares or the National Mall have disappeared. In order to survive, the trucks are migrating to the neighborhoods where potential clients are confined. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP)
Washington food trucks head to the suburbs to find customers
Jerk@Nite food truck owners Kareem Todd (left) and Denville Myrie pose by their food truck parked in front of their newly acquired brick and mortar restaurant in Washington DC. The coronavirus epidemic has emptied downtown Washington of its popular food trucks ever since their main customers -- lunchtime office workers -- fled in March the safety of their homes. To survive, the truck operators followed them into the suburbs, taking orders online...
Clouds move over an almost-deserted Times Square in the early morning hours of April 23, 2020, in New York City. - Job losses from the coronavirus pandemic deepened last week with data Thursday showing another 4.4 million US workers filed new claims for jobless benefits, bringing the total to 26.4 million since mid-March. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP)
US economy faces historic shock
NEW YORK: Clouds move over an almost-deserted Times Square in the early morning hours of Friday in New York City. Job losses from the coronavirus pandemic deepened last week with data showing another 4.4 million US workers filed new claims for jobless benefits, bringing the total to 26.4 million since mid-March. – AFP WASHINGTON: The shuttering of the US economy due to the coronavirus pandemic is a shock of historic proportions that will...
A view of the Marathon Petroleum Corp's Los Angeles Refinery in Carson, California, April 25, 2020 after the price for crude plunged into negative territory for the first time in history on April 20. - Although oil prices have stabilized somewhat since the unprecedented dive, the world remains in the throes of a glut of crude oil caused by a precipitous fall in demand due to the global coronavirus pandemic coupled with a lack of storage capacity for crude already in transit or still being produced. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP)
US oil slides below $15 on storage worries
A view of the Marathon Petroleum Corp's Los Angeles Refinery in Carson. - AFP SINGAPORE: US oil prices fell heavily yesterday and slipped below $15 a barrel on renewed storage concerns as the coronavirus throttles demand, even as producers start slashing output to boost markets. American benchmark West Texas Intermediate dropped 15 percent to $14.39 a barrel in Asian afternoon trade, reversing direction after several days of gains last...
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Stars on their sofas compete for fans
GENEVA: In this file photo taken on Sept 20, 2019, Team Europe's Roger Federer (left) and teammate Rafael Nadal watch a match as part of the 2019 Laver Cup tennis tournament in Geneva. - AFP PARIS: Across social media, sports stars denied the chance to play in front of a crowd are increasingly going "live" in sometimes surprising ways to connect with an audience. To the delight of fans, happy to discover some hidden facets of their idols, stars...
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New Zealand sets up committee to review Super Rugby future
NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson. MELBOURNE: New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have formed a committee with the country's five Super Rugby teams to review operating models and plot a way forward for the domestic game amid a shutdown in global sport brought by the coronavirus. Super Rugby, which also includes teams from Australia, South Africa, Japan and Argentina, was suspended in March after seven rounds of the season when travel curbs and border...
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Overstayers, sponsors to be deported
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Kuwait under unsteady northern and northwesterly winds triggering dust. - KUNA
Kuwait weather to remain unstable
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Official commends Kuwait and China military cooperation
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MAJDAL SHAMS: Druze elders and mourners surround the coffins of 10 of the 12 people killed in a rocket strike from Lebanon a day earlier, during a mass funeral in this Druze town in the Zionist-annexed Golan Heights on July 28, 2024. - AFP
Mideast seethes amid carnage
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman endorses Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. - KUNA
Prince Mohammed endorses Saudi FIFA World Cup 2034 bid