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MIAMI: A fan is subdued after running on the field during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals between Team Cuba and Team USA on March 19, 2023 in Miami.- AFP

US squad rips Cuba to reach World Baseball Classic final

MIAMI: Trea Turner smashed two home runs and defending champion United States routed political rival Cuba 14-2 on Sunday to reach the World Baseball Classic final. The Americans advanced to Tuesday's championship game against the winner of Monday's other semi-final between undefeated Japan and Mexico, which defeated the US squad in group play.Japan, winner of the first two Classics in 2006 and 2009, will start 21-year-old right-handed ace pitcher...

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West Asia Triathlon Championship ends

KUWAIT: West Asia Triathlon Championship organized by Kuwait Triathlon Club and federation was concluded at the Marina beach with large participation of athletes of various ages. In the Spring Ages group's competition, world champions participated with Lebanon's Lindsey Nader winning; Soria took second position while Tonia Mkari grabbed third. In the men's category Ali Al-Zubi from Lebanon took first; Thomas Beeroka from Argentine (second); Saudi...

LONDON: People use the entrance of the London office of Swiss bank UBS in central London, on March 20, 2023. - AFP

Central banks take coordinated action to keep dollars flowing

FRANKFURT: The US Federal Reserve and other top central banks on Monday kicked off a coordinated effort to keep dollars flowing through the financial system and shore up confidence, as investors reel from turmoil in the banking sector. In a move reminiscent of emergency action taken during the 2008 financial crisis, the Fed and five other central banks announced they were stepping up their so-called swap-line operations, giving foreign banks...

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Boubyan Bank and Mastercard partner on remittance transfers

KUWAIT: Boubyan Bank and Mastercard have partnered to simplify and speed up cross-border remittance payments. Through Mastercard Cross-Border Services, Boubyan Bank customers are now given greater choice and flexibility when sending money to destinations around the world.Through the partnership, Mastercard Cross-Border Services is now available on Boubyan Bank’s mobile application, allowing users to seamlessly transfer money. Through a single...

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Ramadan tourney begins March 28th

KUWAIT: The Ramadan Saad Al-Tamimi Futsal tournament will be launched on March 28th at Martyr Fahad Al-Ahmad Hall in Daeya. 32 teams will participate in the event which is scheduled March 28th- April 6th. Tournament Director Abdelaziz Atiya said the organizing committee has completed its preparations. He congratulated Kuwaitis, the Arabs and Muslim nations for the arrival of the Holy month, adding that the days of the month will witness many...

KUWAIT: Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Affairs Mazen Al-Nahedh delivers his opening speech. - KUNA

Kuwait seeks to draw a roadmap for digital future, says Al-Nahedh

KUWAIT: Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Affairs Mazen Al-Nahedh stressed the importance of supporting the partnership between the government of Kuwait and international information technology companies and adopting applications in line with the requirements of the New Kuwait vision.Delivering a speech at the opening of the second 'Smart Government Summit' in Kuwait hosted by...

HUDDINGE, Sweden: Picture taken on February 10, 2023 shows Evelina Christiansen, 15, posing next to a car in Huddinge, Sweden. - AFP

Sweden’s teens drive Porsches and BMWs, no license needed

STOCKHOLM: Too young for a driver’s license at 15, Evelina Christiansen is already cruising in a sleek BMW in Sweden, where teens can drive any car modified to roll no faster than a golf cart. An almost century-old regulation originally applied to agricultural vehicles allows kids 15 and older to drive without a proper driver’s license, as long as the vehicle has been altered to have a maximum speed of 30 kilometers per hour (18.6 miles per...

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Finland world's happiest country according to UN index

For the sixth year running, Finland was named the world's happiest country in an annual UN-sponsored index Monday. With thousands of lakes and near endless forests, the Nordic country is known for its extensive welfare system, high trust in authorities and low levels of inequality among its 5.5 million inhabitants.Northern Europe once again dominated the top spots -- with Denmark in second place followed by Iceland. Knocking France off the 20th...

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‘Ted Lasso’ cast to visit White House to promote mental health

Actors from the smash-hit comedy series “Ted Lasso” will meet President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday to discuss the importance of mental health, the administration said Sunday. The Apple TV+ series, whose third season premiered March 15, delves into various characters’ mental health, with storylines tackling issues with bullying, anger, relationships and self-esteem, as well as panic attacks.The show stars Jason Sudeikis as Ted...

This illustration picture shows the “cash stuffing” TikTok trend, videos where people put cash in envelopes as a budgeting method, displayed on a smartphone in Washington, DC.— AFP

Spurred by TikTok, some Americans return to cash to curb spending

Manicured fingers meticulously place cash in transparent envelopes marked “food,” “gas” and other categories, demonstrating in a TikTok video a retro technique for controlling what you spend that is newly popular with some money-conscious Americans. Returning to cash to control spending may be old fashioned, but in an era of high inflation, a growing number of consumers find that it works.Judia Griner, 25, started “cash stuffing” two...

Two caddies watch the trajectory of the ball after a player hits the ball at Ouagadougou’s Golf Club.— AFP photos

From greens to browns: Burkina Faso’s eco-friendly golf course

When Burkina Faso makes the headlines these days, it’s usually because of turmoil or suffering—its jihadist insurgency, repeated military coups or grinding poverty. But in one intriguing aspect, the landlocked Sahel country is at the forefront: its sole golf club is a pioneer in bringing water conservation to this thirstiest of sports. Founded in 1975, the Ouagadougou Golf Club boasts an 18-hole and two nine-hole courses—all certified by...

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Indian Embassy hosts 'Festival of India'

A festival of India was organized in Kuwait from 17-18 March 2023 by the Embassy of India, Kuwait under the aegis of ministry of culture, government of India. This was the first 'Festival of India' abroad held by the ministry of culture following the COVID-19 pandemic. India’s Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi inaugurates the event.The inaugural event on March 17, 2023 was virtually inaugurated by India's...

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17th female minister marks significant milestone in Kuwait’s political history

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

Ethiopia says mega-dam on Blue Nile doubles electricity output

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The hidden cost of fast fashion

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TOKYO: Empty shelves of rice are pictured in a supermarket with a notice written: "Due to shortage of resource materials, supply of rice has been unstable. In order for many customers to be able to buy, we ask you to purchase one (bag of rice) a day a family.” -- AFP

Japanese scramble to buy beloved rice as shortages bite