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Amir congratulates Crown Prince
KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable to His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday, congratulating him on the third anniversary of taking up the Heir Apparent’s position. In the cable, His Highness the Amir lauded His Highness the Crown Prince for his sincere efforts and devotion to the service of the dear homeland, wishing him lasting wellbeing and Kuwait...
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Two journeys, two generations: Stories of Fai and Sulaiman
In the realm of extraordinary journeys, Fai Al-Omran and Sulaiman Alzayed, both in their early twenties, treaded different paths separated by decades and continents. Yet, their tales converge on the themes of adventure, camaraderie and resilience. This summer, Fai spent 126 days conquering the Pacific Crest Trail. She trudged through snowfalls, wildfires and other daunting challenges. She had tools like Google Maps to keep her on track,...
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EU Special Representative lauds Kuwait’s role in regional security
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: During his visit to Kuwait, Luigi Di Maio, EU Special Representative (EUSR) for the Gulf region, emphasized the importance of diplomacy and adherence to international law as the primary means to address the ongoing issue of the Khor Abdullah maritime dispute. Di Maio told Kuwait Times that in a world where the political landscape in the region has seen significant changes, it is crucial to maintain regional security and...
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What makes going to school so toxic and frustrating in Kuwait?
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: School is an integral part of young individuals’ daily life. Imagine if you were to experience the challenges and the toxicity of this experience for most days of your childhood and the beginning years of your life. This is what high school student Awrad Al-Haddad, Zainab Dashti and AlKawther Ghloum complained to Kuwait Times about their experience in public schools in Kuwait, shedding light on the factors that...
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CBK, IBS honor ‘Cybersecurity Leaders Program’ graduates
KUWAIT: Under the patronage of the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the Chairman of the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS), IBS honored the graduates of the 3rd cohort of the “Cybersecurity Leaders Program,” held from July 16 to October 5, 2023. It is part of the strategic cooperation between the SANS Academy (Cybersecurity Training Institute) and the Bank of International Settlements (BIS).This program is part of the...
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September was hottest month yet on record
PARIS: Last month was the hottest September on record by an “extraordinary” margin as the world flirts dangerously with breaching a key warming limit, the EU climate monitor said on Thursday. Much of the world sweltered through unseasonably warm weather in September, in a year expected to be the hottest in human history and after the warmest-ever global temperatures during the Northern Hemisphere summer. September’s average surface air...
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More than 100 killed in Syria drone attack
QAMISHLI, Syria: A drone attack Thursday on a Syrian military academy in government-held Homs killed more than 100 people including at least 14 civilians, a war monitor said, revising up a previous toll. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based group with a vast network of sources in the war-torn country, reported "more than 100 dead, around half of them military graduates, and including 14 civilians", with more than 125 others...
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Iraqis marvel at ancient Iraq in ‘Assassin’s Creed’
BAGHDAD: Iraqi gamers celebrated the release Thursday of the latest instalment of the “Assassin’s Creed” action-adventure saga, set in ninth century Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate. In the game, the hooded and stealthy hero fights his way through an ancient maze of alleyways, souks and rooftops, rendered in loving detail with what its creators say is the help of historical sources. The central character, pickpocket turned master...
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Norway playwright Jon Fosse wins literature Nobel
STOCKHOLM: Norway’s Jon Fosse, whose plays are among the most widely staged of any contemporary playwright in the world, won the Nobel prize in literature on Thursday. Sometimes compared to Samuel Beckett — another Nobel-winning playwright — his work is minimalistic, relying on simple language which delivers its message through rhythm, melody and silence. The Swedish Academy said the 64-year-old was honored “for his innovative plays and...
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Handballers, karateka win bronze
KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti national handball team won a bronze medal on Thursday by defeating Japan with a score of 31-30 in the third-place match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. The national team played the third-place match after losing to Qatar in the semifinals, while Japan lost to Bahrain. Kuwait's national handball team had not reached the semifinals of the Asian Games since 2006, when they grabbed the gold medal after winning the final match...
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Russian strike kills 51 in Ukraine
GROZA: A Russian strike on Thursday killed at least 51 people gathered for a wake in an eastern Ukrainian village in what a UN official called a "horrifying" attack. Footage published by the Ukrainian police showed a large area of smoking rubble and several bodies being taken away by emergency workers in the village of Groza. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted an image of a woman kneeling over the body of someone apparently killed in...
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Turkey, Azerbaijan snub European summit over Karabakh tensions
GRANADA: Europe’s quest to build a common geopolitical purpose suffered a new blow on Thursday when Turkey and Azerbaijan skipped a major summit, as tensions mounted over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Four dozen European leaders — from European Union and NATO member states, as well as their neighbors — have gathered in Granada for the third summit of the European Political Community (EPC). But two invitees, Turkey’s President Recep...
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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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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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US ambassador Karen Sasahara
US media roundtable: Spotlight on US-Kuwait military, economic ties
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TRIPOLI: Libya's Central Bank headquarters in Tripoli. -- AFP
Libya central bank head flees country over ‘threats’