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KUWAIT: The Bilal bin Rabah Mosque is one of the most important holy places in the country. – KUNA

Worshippers observe qiyam at Bilal Mosque

KUWAIT: In a spiritual atmosphere that has filled the alleys of the Bilal bin Rabah Mosque, worshippers continue observing the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan accompanied by a number of officials and volunteer organizations, giving the mosque a special aesthetic as it is one of the most important holy places in the country.The medical team present at the mosque pose for a photo.Volunteers help with directing traffic at the mosque.It is...

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Reconnecting with oneself and reality through art

By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: In this era, digital devices occupy a huge part of people’s lives. Overusing digital devices overwhelms humans’ minds with an artificial reality that can have a serious impact on their mental wellness. To protect oneself from the negative impact of digital devices, many people believe art can be a source of cleansing one’s mind, as it provides a chance to focus on one’s connection to natural reality. To further...

JERUSALEM: A Palestinian family waits outside as Zionist security forces search for suspects following a shooting attack in the neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah in annexed east Jerusalem, on April 18, 2023. – AFP

Gunman wounds two near Jewish site in east Jerusalem: Police

JERUSALEM: A suspected Palestinian gunman wounded two Zionist men near a Jewish site in annexed east Jerusalem on Tuesday, Zionist authorities said, with security forces conducting a manhunt for the perpetrator. The shooting comes amid a period of deadly attacks and military raids across the occupied West Bank, along with killings in Zionist entity. Zionist police announced a suspected “shooting terror attack” in the Sheikh Jarrah...

BRASILIA: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira at Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia on April 17, 2023. – AFP

Brazil rejects US criticism, defends Russia ties and Chinese propaganda on Ukraine war

BRASILIA: Brazil pushed back against US criticism that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is parroting Russian and Chinese propaganda on the Ukraine war as he held talks with Moscow’s top diplomat. Lula’s meeting Monday with Sergei Lavrov in Brasilia follows state visits to China and the Middle East, during which Lula said the United States should “stop encouraging war and start talking about peace” in Ukraine. He also claimed Kyiv...

Antonio Coelho

Ramadan experience

By Antonio Coelho the holy month when the Noble Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammed (PBUH), falls in the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Kuwait has many beautiful Ramadan traditions that one can look forward to, like exchanging ideas at ghabqas and diwaniyas, giving out sweets to children in their traditional dress for Girgian, and trying out traditional Kuwaiti dishes for futoor and suhoor. Muslims look forward to welcoming...

KUWAIT: The crescent moon rises behind clouds during sunrise above Kuwait City, on April 17, 2023. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

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Yousuf Awadh Al-Azmi

Saudi, Iran and Chinese honey

By Yousuf Awadh Al-Azmi in support of fundamentals, with flexibility in tactics and methods, is the key to any hope of progress in negotiation.” — Dwight D Eisenhower. Recently, a Saudi/Iranian agreement was announced in Beijing, as Chinese efforts succeeded, which surprised many. In fact, the Chinese efforts are complementary to previous Omani diplomatic efforts. The Chinese mediation crowned the Omani efforts and resulted in an...

MUMBAI, India: Chief Executive Officer of Apple Tim Cook (center right) waves during the opening of Apple's first retail store in India, in Mumbai on April 18, 2023. -- AFP

Apple opens first India store in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Apple opened its first retail store in India on Tuesday, underscoring the US tech titan’s increasing focus on the South Asian nation as a key sales market and alternative manufacturing hub to China. Apple CEO Tim Cook personally opened the doors to welcome customers as staff cheered. Hundreds of admirers of the iPhone giant queued around the store in a swanky shopping mall in the financial capital Mumbai, some of them waiting overnight....

SHANGHAI: People visit a Nio booth during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai on April 18, 2023. - AFP

Electric vehicles are key battleground at Shanghai Auto Show

SHANGHAI: China was the road to the future for foreign brands at the Shanghai Auto Show on Tuesday who are racing to catch up with Chinese competitors in the crucial electric vehicle market. EVs now make up one out of four car sales in China, the world’s largest car market, and dozens of new models from domestic and Western brands were unveiled at the first auto show since the end of China’s COVID restrictions.Local brands command 81 percent...

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Local sporting roundup

KUWAIT: Kuwait Sports Club volleyball team were crowned champion of the 56th edition of the local federation’s cup championship for the 2022-2023 season after they defeated Qadisiya 3-0 in the final match. Kuwait won 28/26 25/22 27/25. Kuwait has won this championship 18 times, Qadisiya 17, Kazma 13, Arabi 7 and Jahra once.Kuwait Bowling Club organized its Ramadan championship under the patronage of Chairman Sheikh Talal Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah,...

LAHORE: New Zealand's Mark Chapman plays a shot during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium on April 15, 2023. – AFP

N Zealand survive Iftikhar onslaught to win 3rd Pak T20

LAHORE: All-rounder James Neesham held his nerve in the final over to give New Zealand a dramatic four-run win over Pakistan in the third T20 international in Lahore on Monday despite Iftikhar Ahmed’s brilliant innings. Ahmed brought Pakistan back into the contest from 88-7 with a whirlwind 24-ball 60 as they attempted to chase down New Zealand’s 163-5. Needing 15 to win from Neesham’s final over, he hit a six and a four to reduce the...

MANCHESTER: Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland attends a team training session at Manchester City training ground on April 18, 2023, on the eve of their match against Bayern Munich. – AFP

On-fire Haaland shows Bayern Munich what they are missing

BERLIN: When Erling Haaland takes the field for Manchester City on Wednesday in Munich, the Norwegian will face the club who tried to sell the farm to buy him but failed. Bayern’s late first-leg capitulation in Manchester means the six-time winners need to overcome a 3-0 deficit to make it through to the semis. Not only must Bayern do so against Europe’s form team, but they need to somehow find the goals that the toothless front-line have...

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GUBA, Ethiopia: This general view shows the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Guba, Ethiopia.--AFP

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Officials pose for a group photo. - KUNA

Kuwait, Turkey charities ink $2.105m agreement