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Saudi eyes ‘world-class players’
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is hoping to lure a swathe of world-famous footballers including Luka Modric and Hugo Lloris, a source close to the negotiations has told AFP, after snagging Cristiano Ronaldo and launching bids for Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema. "More than 10" seasoned players including N'Golo Kante and Roberto Firmino have been approached, the source said, by the oil-rich kingdom which has ambitions of hosting the World Cup and is betting...
MADRID: Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema is tossed in the air by teammates at the end of the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid.- AFP
Legendary Benzema strikes on Madrid farewell; Champions Barcelona beaten
BARCELONA: Real Madrid's departing great Karim Benzema struck from the penalty spot to earn his side a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday in La Liga as he said goodbye to fans at the Santiago Bernabeu. Elsewhere Real Valladolid were relegated after a 0-0 draw with Getafe, while five other sides near the bottom were able to breathe a sigh of relief after a gripping conclusion to the season. Champions Barcelona were beaten 2-1 at Celta...
Club Leon celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating LAFC 1-0 in the CONCACAF Champions League final leg 2 of 2 match between Los Angeles Football Club and Club Leon at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, June 4, 2023. - AFP
Late Wydad goal dents Ahly hopes of CAF glory
OHANNESBURG: Al Ahly hopes of a record-extending 11th CAF Champions League title hang in the balance after conceding a late goal in a 2-1 final, first-leg win over Wydad Casablanca on Sunday. The Egyptians will face the Moroccans again, in Casablanca next Sunday, desperate to avoid a third final loss to their rivals in seven seasons. Ahly built a two-goal lead after 59 minutes through goals from South African Percy Tau and Mahmoud Kahraba before...
BELGOROD: Residents evacuated from the Belgorod region's zones bordering Ukraine, including those from the town of Shebekino, are seen settled in a temporary shelter set up at the Belgorod Arena in the regional capital of Belgorod. – AFP
Russia says repelled Ukraine offensive
MOSCOW: Russia said Monday it had repelled “a large-scale offensive” by Ukrainian forces in the Moscow occupied Donetsk region as Kyiv was silent about plans to claw back lost territory. Ukrainian officials meanwhile were expected to hold talks with Pope Francis’ peace envoy, Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, who headed to Kiev Monday for two days of negotiations. Ukraine says it has been preparing a major offensive after months of stalemate...
DOVER: Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during a press conference at Western Jet Foil in Dover, on June 5, 2023, as he gives an update on the progress made in the six months since he introduced the 'Illegal Migration Bill' under his plans to 'stop the boats'. – AFP
Britain to house more asylum seekers on accommodation barges
LONDON: Britain has ordered two more accommodation barges to house asylum-seekers, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Monday. Sunak has pledged to stop crossings of the Channel from northern Europe made in small boats, after record numbers of people arrived last year. But huge backlogs in the processing of applications have put the government under pressure, particularly over housing people while their claims are dealt with. On a visit to...
BALASORE: Railway attendants look out from the carriages of a long-distance train as it runs on the newly restored track at the accident site of a recent three-train collision near Balasore. – AFP
Passenger trains resume service 51 hours after deadly India crash
BALASORE: Passenger and freight trains were running again on Monday at the site of India’s deadliest train disaster in decades, which officials said was caused by failures linked to signal systems. Trains rumbled past the debris of smashed carriages from Friday night’s crash near Balasore in the eastern state of Odisha, where at least 275 people were killed and hundreds injured. Officials had initially reported 288 deaths, but the Odisha...
KUWAIT: This aerial photo shows the Marina Hotel and Marina Crescent beach overlooking the Arabian Gulf in Salmiya. -- Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
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AUSTIN: Southwest Airlines planes are seen at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, Texas.- AFP
Air travel to soar near record: Industry group
ISTANBUL: Airlines will return to profit and fly a near-record 4.35 billion passengers this year, but the sector’s post-pandemic recovery remains fragile, an industry group said on Monday. The industry is forecast to post net profits totally $9.8 billion in 2023, or double previous estimates, boosted by the end of China’s COVID restrictions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association added that its 2022...
SINDELFINGEN: Factory 56 is seen at the plant of German car maker Mercedes-Benz in Sindelfingen, southern Germany.- AFP
Car sales in Germany rise as supply chain problems ease
FRANKFURT: New car sales in Germany rose strongly again in May as supply chain problems eased, official figures showed Monday, but analysts warned the weakening economy may weigh on the sector. A total of 246,966 new cars were registered in Europe's top economy last month, up 19.2 percent on a year earlier, according to the KBA federal transport authority. This followed a rise of 12.6 percent in April and a 16.6 percent improvement in March. "The...
STOCKHOLM: Members of the ‘Scientist Rebellion’ organization demonstrate outside the Finance Ministry of Sweden, in central Stockholm, to warn against the effects of global warming and urge the government to stop supporting fossil energies.- AFP
Fossil fuelled: UN Climate talks begin amid criticisms
PARIS: The future of fossil fuels - the leading source of planet-heating emissions - faced scrutiny at UN climate negotiations on Monday with an under-fire Emirati oil chief poised to step into the driver's seat. As the world struggles to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, pressure is on the UAE to arrive in Germany with ambitious plans for its presidency of Dubai's December COP28 climate summit. The choice of Sultan...
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Kuwait consumer spending ‘strong’
KUWAIT: The underlying drivers of consumer activity in Kuwait remain solid, including sustained job gains, government measures, and favorable demographics, with spending registering another firm rise in 1Q23. Nevertheless, growth has eased from previous quarters, as the effects of previous government stimulus and the post-pandemic demand rebound fade. Overall consumer spending is likely to continue to benefit from the government’s intention to...
Ultra-realistic AI robot Ai-Da poses in front of a painting she made during the press preview of the London Design Biennale 2023 at Somerset House, central London.
London Design Biennale explores design-led collaboration
The fourth edition of the London Design Biennale opened in the British capital on Thursday, bringing together exhibitors from around the globe, invited to explore new forms of collaboration through design. “What you’re seeing is how to make the world a better place through the lens of design,” director Victoria Broackes told AFP at the opening of the international exhibition. “There’s often a belief that design is sort of like, you...
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Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Meshaan is pictured during a meeting in the presence of a number of representatives of the concerned authorities. - KUNA
New airport project to support Kuwait’s economic growth
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Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassim Al-Budaiwi and President of the European Council Charles Michel. - KUNA
European Council strengthens GCC ties, seeks to prevent Middle East escalation
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The sun sets behind electricity pylons in this file photo. -- Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Kuwait’s electricity crisis persists amid power cuts