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Irani activist wins peace Nobel
OSLO: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday to imprisoned activist Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran. Mohammadi's award comes after a wave of protests swept Iran following the death in custody a year ago of a young Iranian Kurd, Mahsa Amini, arrested for violating Iran's strict dress rules for women. A 51-year-old journalist and activist, Mohammadi has spent much of the past two decades in and out of...
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Top seeds make strong start Shanghai Masters
SHANGHAI: Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev made strong starts to the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, both winning in straight sets to sail through to the third round. Italy's Jannik Sinner is also through after battling out an intense first set - saving four set points - against the United States' Marcos Giron. Alcaraz dominated his first set against 73rd-ranked Gregoire Barrere, winning it 6-2. But the Frenchman regained ground in the...
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Gymnastics' all-around queen Biles claims the 21st world title
ANTWERP: US superstar Simone Biles continued her spectacular return from a two-year break by claiming her 21st world title with all-around gold at the world gymnastics championships on Friday. Already a winner of team gold on Wednesday, the American produced a dominant display to score 58.399 points and secure the title ahead of defending champion Rebeca Andrade of Brazil (56.766), with American teammate Shilese Jones taking bronze (56.332)....
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Watching IPL on TV helps Pakistan get into India groove
HYDERABAD: Pakistan players may be banned from competing in the Indian Premier League but TV footage of the lucrative tournament played a part in the team's opening World Cup win. Of the 15-man Pakistan squad, only all-rounders Mohammad Nawaz and Agha Salman had ever visited the country before this World Cup. Nawaz was part of the team which played at the 2016 World Twenty20 while Salman turned out for the Lahore Lions in the 2014 T20 Champions...
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Kuwait trade mission seeks to open new horizons in Canada
TORONTO: Canada-Kuwait Business Summit was held in Toronto on Oct 4, 2023 in the presence of Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Vic Fedeli, Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board Member Dherar Al-Ghanem, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Canada Reem Al-Khaled, Canadian Ambassador to Kuwait Aliya Mawani and Deputy Chairperson of Arab Canadian Business Council Ruba Al-Sayegh, in addition to nearly 100 individuals from...
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Developing Kuwait’s industrial scene part of state’s vision
KUWAIT: Kuwait, through its development vision, had set a course towards cultivating talents and developing the industrial sector in the country. The various challenges that the world went through made Kuwaitis realize that expanding non-oil income was a necessity to seek progress and bolster the economy. The Kuwaiti industrial sector, throughout the years, has achieved strategic security for the country, covering the national need for a variety...
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EU’s richest country Luxembourg grapples with severe housing crisis
LUXEMBOURG: Luxembourg’s residents may be classified as the wealthiest in the European Union, but the sky-high cost of buying or renting a home in the country has made living there nearly impossible for some. The crisis has become the number one concern in the Grand Duchy of 660,000 people—smaller than Rhode Island, the smallest US state—as it goes to the polls on Sunday. Pascale Zaourou, a teacher and mother of three children, had to wait...
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NBK to attend annual meetings of IMF, World Bank Group
KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) will participate in the annual meetings of the board of governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank scheduled to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, between Oct 9 and October 15. NBK’s delegation will be led by Isam Al-Sager, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of National Bank of Kuwait Group, Salah Al-Fulaij, CEO of National Bank of Kuwait - Kuwait, Sulaiman Al-Marzouq, NBK-Kuwait Deputy...
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Africa will get a ‘stronger voice’ at IMF: Georgieva
ABIDJAN: Sub-Saharan Africa will have a “stronger voice” at the International Monetary Fund as it will get a third seat on the global lender’s executive board, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva told AFP. Georgieva delivered the news ahead of next week’s IMF and World Bank meetings in Marrakesh, Morocco—the first gathering on the continent since 1973. The IMF executive board, which is chaired by Georgieva, is responsible for conducting the...
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ABK announces Abdelaal as winner of Alfouz draw
KUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its highly-anticipated Alfouz draw account annual grand draw event, held at The Avenues on Friday, Oct 6. The event, which witnessed an overwhelming response from the public, showcased a range of exciting activities and the reveal of the distinguished winner of the KD 5,000 monthly salary for 10 years. The highlight of the event was the announcement of the grand...
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In tune: Classical concert-goers’ hearts, breathing synchronize
People who listen to music together often report feeling a powerful connection to each other as a result of their collective experience. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports on Thursday now finds that physical responses—including heart rate, breathing and the electrical conductivity of skin—synchronize between audience members at classical concerts. Individuals who rated more highly for personality traits such as openness...
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Rapper Drake says taking break from music over health issue
Canadian rapper Drake said Friday he is taking a break from music, just hours after dropping his latest album, in order to focus on recurring stomach issues. “I probably won’t make music for a little bit, I’m gonna be honest,” he said on his SiriusXM radio show Table For One, adding: “I need to focus on my health first and foremost... I need to get right.”“I’ve been having the craziest problems for years with my stomach,” he...
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KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Noura Al-Mashaan and a Chinese delegation visit the site of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project on Boubyan Island on Aug 31, 2024. – KUNA
Minister, Chinese delegation visit Mubarak Port
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Guests and dignitaries gather at Marina Hotel to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of Turkey's Victory Day.
Kuwait-Turkey defense partnership bolsters regional peace and security
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US ambassador Karen Sasahara
US media roundtable: Spotlight on US-Kuwait military, economic ties
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Kuwait Times Summer Program students pose for a group photo with Kuwait Times/Kuwait News and Gulf Bank teams. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Gulf Bank and Kuwait Times successfully conclude 3rd edition of Summer Program
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TRIPOLI: Libya's Central Bank headquarters in Tripoli. -- AFP
Libya central bank head flees country over ‘threats’