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Asteroid to come 'extraordinarily close' to Earth: NASA

A truck-sized asteroid will pass near Earth on Thursday in one of the closest approaches to our planet ever recorded, NASA said, emphasizing that it poses no danger. Asteroid 2023 BU, which was recently discovered by an amateur astronomer, will zoom by the southern tip of South America at around 4:27 pm PST on Thursday (0027 GMT Friday), according to NASA.It will pass just 2,200 miles (3,600 kilometers) from Earth's surface, much closer than many...

KUWAIT: MPs arrive for a session at the National Assembly on Jan 24, 2023. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

MPs call to punish exam leakers

By B IzzakKUWAIT: MP Abdulkarim Al-Kandari submitted a draft legislation which stipulates a jail term of between two and seven years for those who print, publish or publicize questions of school exams or their answers with the intention of helping students to cheat. The draft legislation was filed after authorities uncovered a large network of teachers who distributed questions of higher secondary exams to thousands of students for money. The...

KUWAIT: People visit Winter Wonderland Kuwait on its opening day in December. – Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

10K visitors to Wonderland on weekends

KUWAIT: CEO of Touristic Enterprises Company Fadhel Al-Dawsari announced the number of visitors to Winter Wonderland Kuwait will be increased to 10,000 from Thursday to Saturday, while 6,000 tickets will be available during weekdays."The number of visitors to Winter Wonderland Kuwait, which includes around 40 rides, has nearly exceeded 100,000 visitors since it opened at Al-Shaab Park on December 11, 2022. The project is directed towards serving...

WELLINGTON: New Zealand's new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins smiles as he is sworn in by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro at the Government House on Jan 25, 2023. - AFP

Hipkins replaces Ardern as New Zealand premier

WELLINGTON: Hundreds gathered to applaud Jacinda Ardern as she left New Zealand's parliament to resign as prime minister on Wednesday, before Chris Hipkins was swiftly sworn in as her replacement. Ardern said last week she no longer had "enough in the tank" after steering the country through natural disasters, its worst-ever terror attack and the COVID-19 pandemic.Hipkins was sworn in by Governor-General Cindy Kiro during a ceremony in the...

KUWAIT: A woman activist demonstrates in this file photo.

Why women's movements in Kuwait are still struggling?

By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Kuwait recently witnessed political obstacles that have affected the trajectory of basic women's rights that many in the local society are calling for, whether men or women. These demands, such as empowering women in leadership positions, giving citizenship to children of Kuwaiti women married to non-Kuwaitis or the quota system and many other rights, all rely on a supportive sovereign decision by the leadership, according...

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Time to elevate India-Kuwait relations to strategic partnership

By Ambassador Satish MehtaI was taken by surprise when India's new envoy to Kuwait Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika suggested that I write a piece for the Indian Republic Day 2023. Notwithstanding my demanding travel schedule for my philanthropic work, this was a request that had to be honored. Republic Day is a special occasion in every Indian's life and Kuwait holds a very special place in my heart. The very warm memories of unfurling our beloved...

KUWAIT: Dr Fatma Al-Salem with Abdoulkader Houssein Omar.

KUNA chief discusses boosting cooperation with Djibouti envoy

KUWAIT: Director General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Dr Fatma Al-Salem received on Wednesday Ambassador of the friendly Republic of Djibouti to the State of Kuwait, Abdoulkader Houssein Omar. They discussed means of boosting bilateral relations and establishing cooperation in diverse fields namely the media.Dr Al-Salem affirmed, during her reception of the ambassador in her office, necessity of maintaining the mutual cooperation and reciprocal...

KUWAIT: Mazen Al-Nahedh, the Minister of Commerce and Industry.

Industry awards raise the bar for Kuwaiti factories

By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Granting awards to distinguished factories by the Public Authority for Industry has achieved good success during the past five sessions, Minister of Commerce and Industry Mazen Al-Nahedh said Wednesday at the His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Award for Distinguished Factories ceremony. This has become the most important award in Kuwait for industrial establishments, he added. It has created a spirit of competition between...

Meshaal Al-Qurayfah during the festival

PAAAFR assures full support to Kuwaiti farmers

KUWAIT: The acting director of the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR), Meshaal Al-Qurayfah has said that the support of local farmers and their produce is a governmental priority.Al-Qurayfah has called to institute a public contributing company to market local agriculture produce and organize more exhibitions to support local food security and reduce prices."The agriculture authority attaches great importance to...

KUWAIT: Saud Al-Dabbous attends the GCC Green City and Building Conference on Wednesday.- KUNA photos

Kuwait Municipality keen on raising awareness of green culture: Official

KUWAIT: Deputy Director of Municipality Affairs in Hawally and Ahmadi governorates Saud Al-Dabbous underlined the importance of creating awareness about green culture which aims to preserve the environment, cut down the use of water and electricity in buildings and recycle waste.Addressing the GCC Green City and Building Conference on Wednesday, Al-Dabbous said: "Kuwait Municipality aims to increase the awareness about green building as it is a...

Jenan Behzad speaks during the workshop.

Behzad stresses role of civil institutions in fighting climate change

KUWAIT: Jenan Behzad, program and activities director as well as member of the Kuwait Environment Protection Society's administrative council underlined the importance of combating climate change and the role of civil institutions in reducing carbon emissions.She made these remarks during a workshop organized by Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS). "The best way to rope in individuals into the program is through environmental awareness programs,"...

KUWAIT: People play football in Salmiya garden on a chilly morning. – Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikh

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KUWAIT: H the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs and Managing Director and CEO of QatarEnergy Saad Al-Kaabi on Aug 26, 2024.

Kuwait signs 15-year Qatar gas deal

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KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in the attendance of HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, receives HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah and four newly appointed ministers on Aug 26, 2024. – KUNA

Amir calls for good governance

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QUETTA: A man mourns the death of his father, who died in a separatist militant attack, at a hospital on Aug 26, 2024. - AFP

73 killed after militant attacks in Balochistan

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Cooperate and prioritize national interest, Amir tells new ministers