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SUVA: Fiji's President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere (R) talks to newly elected Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka (2nd R) and cabinet ministers after an oath-taking ceremony in the capital city Suva on December 24, 2022. – AFP
'Rambo' Rabuka returns as Fiji prime minister
SUVA: Former military commander Sitiveni Rabuka was on Saturday confirmed as Fiji's prime minister, after accusing the outgoing government of stoking "fear and chaos" to derail his return to power. Rabuka replaces the imposing Frank Bainimarama, who toppled the government in a 2006 coup and became prime minister a year later.The 74-year-old Rabuka said he felt "humbled" as he made his way out of parliament to be sworn in by the country's...
NAYPYIDAW: Civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi (L) and detained president Win Myint (R) during their first court appearance in Naypyidaw, since the military detained them in a coup. A Myanmar junta court could hand down the final verdicts in an 18-month trial of Aung San Suu Kyi next week. – AFP
Myanmar's Suu Kyi to hear final verdicts in junta trial
YANGON: A Myanmar junta court could hand down the final verdicts in an 18-month trial of Aung San Suu Kyi next week, closing the latest chapter in the military's decades-long battle with the democracy figurehead.The Nobel laureate, 77, has already been found guilty on 14 charges ranging from corruption to illegally importing walkie-talkies and breaching the official secrets act. Since her trial began she has been seen only once-in grainy state...
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Fed's preferred inflation gauge eases while US spending stalls
WASHINGTON: A key indicator of US inflation edged down in November, according to government data released Friday, in welcome news to households grappling with soaring costs while spending slowed. This extends a downward inflation trend in recent months as officials try to cool the world's biggest economy, though it is unlikely to bring quick relief from a forceful campaign to rein in prices.The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure,...
WASHINGTON: US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, speaks about the government spending bill, during a press conference in the Senate Studio of the US Capitol in Washington, DC. - AFP
US Congress green-lights $1.7tn in annual govt spending package
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers approved a sweeping annual spending package Friday that includes $45 billion in Ukraine aid and reforms to election law aimed at avoiding a repeat of last year's assault on the Capitol. The $1.7 trillion blueprint passed by senators on Thursday was rubber-stamped by the House of Representatives just hours ahead of a midnight deadline to keep the federal government open-although a damaging holiday season shutdown was never...
KUWAIT: Faisal Al-Othman gives the opening speech at the event.
Kamco Invest hosts workshop on global market challenges, inflation
KUWAIT: Kamco Invest, a regional non-banking independent financial powerhouse with one of the largest AUMs in the region, hosted a joint exclusive workshop in collaboration with IQAM Invest, a modern fund manufacturer with more than 30 years of market experience, to share their views on the changing paradigms in economic policy and the threat of persistent inflation. The workshop was attended by qualified investors including institutional, family...
BOSTON: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 23, 2022.- AFP
Boston Celtics return to the top of Eastern Conference standings
MIAMI: Jaylen Brown scored 36 points as the Boston Celtics returned to the top of the Eastern Conference standings with a 121-109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Celtics (23-10) moved above Milwaukee (22-10) into first place after the Bucks fell to a 118-110 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.Brown scored 23 of his 36 in the fourth quarter as Boston picked up just their second win in seven games, outscoring the Timberwolves 33-23 in the...
WASHINGTON: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after scoring career goal #802 in the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena on December 23, 2022. - AFP
Ovechkin becomes the second highest scorer in NHL history
WASHINGTON: Alex Ovechkin surpassed Gordie Howe to become the second-highest scorer in NHL history with his two goals against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, taking his career tally in the league to 802. Ovechkin equaled Howe's total of 801 goals with a wrist shot with 1:28 left in the first period, and was mobbed by his Washington Capitals teammates as he celebrated. The Russian added his second goal late in the third period with another wrist shot...
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Kuwaitis shine at Arab Masters Tournament
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: The 2nd Arab Masters Tennis Tournament’s Singles Groups stage was concluded on Saturday, as first and second (of each group) cruised to the quarter-finals, while the 8th round will take place on Sunday. The tournament will come to a close on Tuesday with the Singles final. In the doubles competition, Walid Ahouda and Yassine Dlimi (Morocco); Abdallah Shelbayeh and Mousa Al-Alkotop (Jordan); Aziz Dougaz and Iskandar...
WASHINGTON: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky presents a Ukrainian military medal to US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec 21, 2022. - AFP
Zelensky on triumphant visit to US
WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday directly appealed for long-term US support on his first foreign trip since Russia's invasion, saying aid was not "charity" and had helped keep his country "alive and kicking". Three hundred days after Russian leader Vladimir Putin attacked Ukraine with hopes of swift conquest, Zelensky enjoyed a hero's welcome on a lightning trip to Washington where President Joe Biden committed...
TAEZ: Yemeni women read at a university in Yemen's third city on Dec 15, 2022. - AFP
Yemen women chafe under restrictions
DUBAI: Yemeni student Abir Al-Maqtari dreamt of studying abroad but amid a tightening of restrictions on women echoing religious regimes in Iran and Afghanistan, Houthi forces blocked her from leaving. The Iran-backed Huthis, who have controlled swathes of the Arab world's poorest country since seizing the Yemeni capital Sanaa in 2014, have increasingly enforced travel restrictions on women over the past eight months, residents and activists...
KUNA's anti-drugs campaign 'drugs kill you'
MPs to strengthen legislative system to tackle illicit drugs
KUWAIT: With the beginning of the 17th legislative term of the National Assembly, members of legislature authority realize responsibilities to combat the spread of drugs by strengthening the legislative system. The Kuwait constitution gave MPs several powers to control and carry out their responsibilities in combating drugs, and provide support for the ministry of interiors and its various sectors and relevant authorities, especially after the...
KUWAIT: Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Thursday receives the visiting UK Minister of the Armed Forces and Member of Parliament James Heappey.- KUNA
Kuwait FM, UK Minister of Armed Forces discuss ties
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Army Chief of the General Staff Lieut-General Khaled Saleh Al-Sabah and UK Minister of the Armed Forces James Heappey held a meeting on Thursday, discussing military cooperation. The Defense Ministry said in a statement that British Ambassador to Kuwait Belinda Lewis was present at the meeting.Also, Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Thursday met with visiting UK Minister of the Armed Forces and Member of...
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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