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TikTok moms nurture ‘detox for kids’ misinformation
WASHINGTON: A TikTok army of American moms claiming to be “detox” specialists is pushing unproven treatments for childhood behavioral disorders — while hiding that their misinformation is actually a marketing campaign aimed at making money. Influencers with a large following, these mothers typically cite personal testimonies to passionately endorse detox sprays or bath treatments, claiming without evidence that they help rid children of...
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Gaza and the neutrals who have conscience
Individuals with political opinions can be likened to human beings encircled by a group of powerful wrestlers. Presently, many neutral intellectuals remain silent. The situation in Gaza is marked by the disregard for rules of engagement and the existence of an oppressive system reliant on excessive power. In 1990, when Iraq invaded Kuwait, Saddam Hussein employed various justifications for the occupation. He initially claimed that Kuwait...
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Chinese 44th naval fleet docks at Shuwaikh port
KUWAIT: The Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait, Liu Xiang, on Wednesday hailed the deep-rooted ties between China and Kuwait, which was the first Gulf country to establish diplomatic relations with Beijing. In a statement to KUNA upon the arrival of the 44th naval fleet of the Chinese Navy at Shuwaikh port on Wednesday, Liu mentioned that China must make every effort to implement the outcomes of the visit of His Highness the...
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Kuwaiti, Omani leaders exchange greetings; FMs condemn Gaza massacre
KUWAIT: Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the Kuwaiti government and people to the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq and the Omani people.This came during...
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Minister enhancing investment climate
ABU DHABI: Kuwait Finance Minister Fahad Al-Jarallah has stressed the importance of concerted efforts between the public and private sectors in various regional and international forums in order to highlight the promising investment climate in Kuwait. This came in remarks to KUNA during his visit to the pavilion of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) and the Kuwaiti Public-Private Partnership Authority at the Eighth World...
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Boursa Kuwait organizes breast cancer awareness session, lights building in pink
KUWAIT: Boursa Kuwait continued its Breast Cancer Awareness campaign with an awareness session presented by Dr Mervat Saud Al-Saleh, a General and Breast Cancer Consultant and Professor at Kuwait University as well as the first female surgeon member of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons to be licensed in Saudi Arabia, for its female employees as well as those of the KCC and brokerage firms located in the Boursa Kuwait building. The...
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Overcoming anxiety amid Gaza genocide
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Since October 7, the Middle East has been shaken by horrific news of attacks on Gaza civilians. This deeply affects people abroad who have loved ones and family members living in Palestine/Gaza, subjected to ethnic cleansing and genocide by the Zionist entity. These attacks involve targeted airstrikes on civilian homes, resulting in the deaths of over 3,500 Palestinians, the majority of them were children and women....
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Burgan Bank participates in 2nd Watheefti National Career Fair
KUWAIT: Building on its comprehensive strategy for human capital development, Burgan Bank announced its participation in the upcoming Watheefti event, Kuwait’s largest employment fair, set to take place on October 19-21 at The Arena Kuwait – 360 Mall, with the participation of over 100 companies. Burgan Bank’s renewed participation in Watheefti comes to reaffirm its steadfast commitment to the development of Kuwait’s national...
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Should 17-year-olds be allowed to drive?
By Jarah Al-SheblyKUWAIT: Imagine you’ve just turned 17 and live in Fahaheel. You have to commute to Kuwait University in Shadadiya, which is a 35-minute journey, every day. Unfortunately, your family can’t drop you off because they work in the oil sector, and their schedules don’t align with yours. As a result, you rely on taxis, which is financially draining, costing you a substantial KD 465. In this day and age, a significant percentage...
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‘Haifi’ puts Kuwait on international map
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti farmer Mubarak Al-Haifi was able to grow a unique palm tree that put Kuwait on the international production map. The fruits of this palm tree, named Haifi Kuwait, are distinguished by their delicious taste and large size.‘Haifi Kuwait’ palm treeKuwaiti farmer Mubarak Al-HaifiAl-Haifi said in a statement to KUNA that he was able to cooperate with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) to reproduce more similar...
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US tightens curbs on AI chip exports to China
WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday said it was tightening curbs on exports of state-of-the-art AI chips to China, sending the share price of Nvidia and other semiconductor companies plummeting on Wall Street. The measures are the latest chapter in the policy started under the Trump administration to limit Beijing’s ability to gain ground and become a leading tech economy. “Today’s updated rules will increase the effectiveness of our...
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Musk’s X starts charging users in 2 countries
WASHINGTON: The social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, said Tuesday it has started charging new users in New Zealand and the Philippines for basic features such as posting messages in a trial aimed at reducing spam. Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who bought Twitter last year for $44 billion, has long complained about fake accounts, bots and spam on the platform, introducing a number of controversial changes that have been sharply criticized...
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KUWAIT: Photo shows a view of Kuwait streets. There are numerous reasons why people may choose to reside in a particular location. These reasons can be influenced by personal preferences, lifestyle choices, opportunities, family considerations, and more. – Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Why expats, Kuwaitis live in certain areas
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Amir’s visit to Turkey
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Sadiq Khan
Sadiq Khan wins record third term as London mayor
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VANCOUVER, Canada: This combination of handout pictures shows the booking pictures of (from left) Karanpreet Singh, Kamalpreet Singh and Karan Brar, charged in relation to the homicide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. -- AFP
Canada arrests three Indians over killing of Sikh activist
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Kuwaiti Permanent Representative to the UNESCO Ambassador Dr. Adam Al-Mulla participates in the event. – KUNA
Kuwait urges protecting cultural heritage from climate change impacts