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Record-breaking winter temperatures warm Europe

Europe has seen "extreme" warm winter weather in recent days, experts have said, with 2023 already posting record temperatures for January across the region. As temperatures rise globally because of human-caused climate change, scientists say heatwaves and spells of warmer-than-average weather are becoming more common throughout the year.After experiencing searing summer heat and a drought unprecedented in centuries, a wave of warm weather across...

BASRA: Kuwait's defender vies with Qatar's midfielder and goal keeper (C) during the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup currently held in the Iraqi city of Basra.n

Kuwait lose to Qatar in opener

BASRA: Kuwaiti lost its first match in the Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji Zain 25) against Qatar on Saturday, with two clean goals in the first-round match of the second group of the tournament, which is being held in Basra and will continue until Jan 19. Qatar advanced in the first half of the match, which was held at Al Mina Stadium, with goals scored by Amr Abdel Fattah in the 23rd minute through a perfect shot from the edge of the penalty area...

BASRA: Kuwaiti fans wave national flags in support of the Kuwaiti football team as they arrive for The Blues’ first match on Jan 7, 2023. – KUNA

Iraq eyes comeback with Gulf Cup

BASRA: Iraq on Friday welcomed football teams from across the region for the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji Zain 25), ending nearly three decades of repeated bans on international matches in the country. The tournament in the southern city of Basra brings together eight teams. HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Friday a cable of congratulations to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani and Iraqi President Abdul Latif...

WASHINGTON: Newly elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy takes the oath of office after he was elected at the US Capitol on Jan 7, 2023. – AFP

Divided US Reps elect McCarthy House speaker

WASHINGTON: Republican favorite Kevin McCarthy was finally elected speaker of the US House of Representatives on Saturday, ending a paralyzing standoff with rightwing holdouts that raised concerns about his party's ability to exercise power in Congress. McCarthy's victory required an historic 15 rounds of voting and was only secured after a late-night session of high drama that saw Republican members almost come to blows as tempers flared.It also...

An image grab shows Mohammad Karami and Seyyed Hosseini, who were executed on Jan 7, 2023, attending a court hearing in Karaj on Dec 5. – AFP

Iran executes 2 men, replaces police chief

PARIS: Iran drew international condemnation on Saturday as it executed two men for killing a paramilitary force member in November during unprecedented protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in custody. The latest hangings double the number of executions to four over the nationwide unrest, which has escalated since mid-September into calls for an end to Iran's clerical regime. They also come in defiance of a campaign by international rights...

Atyab Al-Shatti

By Atyab Al-Shatti when that big rock hits you, you'll wake up to question how you ended up with the way you're established. Your identity is chosen, your name is chosen, your religion is chosen, your network of communication, allies and enemies are determined and finalized right before you acknowledge your own preferences, ambitions, hopes and aims, and the way you structure your lifestyle and future. The power of the said system comes...

KUWAIT: Students display concepts for Kuwait’s pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025.

Architecture students present concepts for Kuwait pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025

By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Kuwait University College of Architecture organized an exhibition for its third-year students, who were asked to prepare a design for Kuwait's pavilion for the Osaka Expo 2025 in Japan. The students were divided into groups, and each group had a design, from which the winner will be chosen.The students were dedicated and very excited to present their work in the best way possible. "Through a wonderful experiential...

KHARTOUM: International University of Africa officials honor formernKuwaiti Awqaf Minister Dr Muhammad Al-Hamdhan, represented by his son — KUNA

IUA honors former Kuwaiti awqaf minister

KHARTOUM: The International University of Africa in Sudan honored former Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs of Kuwait Dr Muhammad Nasser Al-Hamdhan. This came during the opening ceremony of the meeting of the board of trustees of Africa University in its 26th session. Member of the Sovereignty Council, Minister of Higher Education and University Director Dr Al-Hadi Idris honored Dr Hamdhan in appreciation of his great contributions in...

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PACE: ENCON3 platinum sponsor

KUWAIT: As part of its support to the development plans in Kuwait, the Pan Arab Consulting Engineers (PACE) announced its platinum sponsorship of the 3rd Consulting Services for the Development Plan Forum "ENCON3", which is being held under the patronage of Abdulaziz Al-Mujel, Minister of State for Municipal Affairs.ENCON3 is organized by the Federation of Kuwait Engineering Offices and Consultant Houses (KFEOCH) from Jan 10 to 12. The event...

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High blood pressure biggest burden on healthcare system

By Nebal SnanKUWAIT: High blood pressure is estimated to have the biggest burden on the Kuwaiti healthcare system compared to other chronic noncommunicable diseases, recent research has found. Based on the study, which was published in Dec 2022, people with high blood pressure were 75 percent more likely to be admitted to a hospital in Kuwait compared to those who don't have the disease.The study was conducted by Abdullah Al-Ibrahim, Assistant...

KUNA's anti-drugs campaign 'drugs kill you'

Family supervision key in protecting Kuwait from drugs

KUWAIT: An unexplained money squandering spree might usually be a sign that something is wrong, and most of the time it points towards a case of drug addiction. If this habit remains unchecked, it might grow exponentially with no way to reverse the situation; therefore, to avoid this, families must provide supervision to help their relatives beat addiction.Speaking on the issue to KUNA, Lt Gen Mohammad Al-Ardhi of the interior ministry's drug...

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Digital drugs: Beats with narcotic effects

KUWAIT: Hearing the words "digital drugs" may mislead people into thinking that it is a case of people being addicted online to gaming or pornography; however, this kind of intangible substance is more related to musical beats and forms that sway the mind, leading to a narcotic state of existence. According to the American data-service company TechTarget, digital drugs, more accurately called binaural beats, are "sounds that are thought to be...

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Kuwait-based high school students secure patent for healthcare robot

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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