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MINSK: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (L) greets Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival at the Minsk National Airport on December 19, 2022. – AFP
Putin visits Belarus as drones hit Kyiv
KYIV: Russia launched a swarm of attack drones at critical infrastructure in Kyiv on Monday in strikes that Ukraine said provoked emergency blackouts in a dozen regions. The attacks came as Russia said it had shot down several US-made missiles over its airspace near Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin was due to visit neighbouring Belarus, used as a staging ground the invasion of Ukraine."I first heard the air raid siren howling from the...
NEW YORK: People protest against executions and detentions in Iran, in front of the Iranian Permanent Mission to the UN in New York City on December 17, 2022. – AFP
Parents 'beg' Iran judiciary to spare their son's life over his involvement in protests
PARIS: The parents of a young man who rights group warn is at imminent risk of execution over his involvement in Iran's protest movement issued a video pleading with the judiciary to spare their son's life. Their appeal for the life of Mehdi Mohammad Karami comes as Amnesty International warns that at last 26 people are at risk of execution over the protests, the biggest challenge to the authorities since Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution.Iran...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (C) waves as he leaves the lower house of parliament after receiving a vote of confidence, in Kuala Lumpur on December 19, 2022. – AFP
Malaysia's premier Anwar Ibrahim wins confidence vote in parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim won a confidence vote in parliament Monday, cementing his mandate a month after an inconclusive election result forced him to ally with the graft-tainted party of his former political rivals.The affirmation of support was done via voice vote late in the day, with those in favour of Anwar's leadership drowning out those opposed, said Johari Abdul, speaker of the lower house of parliament. Anwar...
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EU members in last-minute push to compromise on gas price cap
BRUSSELS: EU energy ministers sought a breakthrough Monday on plans to cap natural gas prices, weighing the danger of allowing prices to soar against the fear of driving exporters elsewhere. Some entering the meeting in Brussels said an accord appeared to be within reach, with discussions revolving around what price level a cap should kick in. The issue is urgent, with Europe facing tight energy supplies as it endures winter, because Russia has...
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TikTok owner denies setting up 'illegal operations' in Taiwan
TAIPEI: TikTok's Chinese owner denied on Monday setting up a subsidiary company in Taiwan after the island's authorities said they were investigating the social media app for running "illegal operations". The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), Taiwan's top China policy-making body, said the cabinet had requested a multi-agency investigation during a meeting on security issues posed by TikTok earlier this month. The case was also forwarded to...
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (third left) meets with Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo (second right) during the US-Africa Leaders Summit at the Walter E Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. – AFP
Ghana suspends part of foreign debt payments in line with deal
ACCRA: Ghana suspended payments on part of its foreign debt on Monday as the country undertakes debt restructuring in line with a bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The West African state is facing an economic crisis with inflation at more than 50 percent and its cedi currency down sharply, hit by the adverse effects of the global pandemic and Ukraine crisis. "That is why we are announcing today a suspension of all debt...
DOHA: France's coach Didier Deschamps looks away as he walks past the FIFA World Cup trophy during the trophy ceremony after France lost the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina on December 18, 2022.- AFP
Deschamps to decide on future but outlook bright for Mbappe
DOHA: Didier Deschamps said he would wait before deciding whether to remain as coach of France in the wake of their World Cup final defeat, but the future prospects remain bright for a side brimming with young talent and led by Kylian Mbappe. Deschamps was hoping to lead the 2018 world champions to back-to-back titles in Qatar, and they came agonizingly close, losing the final to Argentina on penalties following a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra...
TORONTO: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the net against Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on December 18, 2022.- AFP
Nuggets beat Hornets as Nets, Warriors win
LOS ANGELES: Nikola Jokic joined rare NBA company on Sunday with a 40-point, 27-rebound, 10-assist triple-double for the Denver Nuggets in a 119-115 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Jokic showed all the skills that saw him scoop the last two NBA Most Valuable Player awards, and became the first player to record at least 40 points, 25 rebounds and 10 assists in a game since the great Wilt Chamberlain in 1968. "What he does is just amazing every...
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Second tennis masters tournament kicks off
By Abdellatif Al-SharaaKUWAIT: The second Arab Masters Tennis Tournament at Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah International Tennis Court Complex begins on Tuesday. The draw for the tournament's second edition was completed at the Kuwait Tennis Association with the attendance of the best 24 Arab tennis players, according to ATP ratings."The elite Arabs will pave the way for Arab champions to reach global heights, through the direct participation...
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Mercedes-Benz Kuwait concludes participation in 'Gulf Run GP' event
KUWAIT: Al Mulla Automobiles Co, a member of the Al Mulla Group and the sole authorized distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Kuwait, recently concluded its participation in the 2022 "Gulf Run GP" event, which was held at Kuwait Motor Town. Al Mulla Automobiles Co took this opportunity to showcase the Mercedes-AMG GT 43 four door Coupe, Mercedes-AMG G 63, Mercedes-AMG A 35, Mercedes-AMG GLA 45, Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe and the highly anticipated all...
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'Avatar' sequel dominates N.America movie screens
Sci-fi epic "Avatar: The Way of Water," the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster, swamped the competition at North American theaters, taking in an estimated $134 million, industry estimates showed Sunday. That big number-roughly 10 times the total take of the next four films on the top 10 -- was nevertheless below analysts' expectations for the Friday-through-Sunday period. Still, international ticket sales of an additional...
In this file photo the original first mechatronic E.T. character from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 film “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial” is on display at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills, California ahead of the ‘Julien’s Auctions and TCM Present: Icons & Idols: Hollywood.’ – AFP
E.T. model sells for $2.6 million at massive movie prop auction
The original animatronic model used to bring big-eyed alien E.T. to life in Steven Spielberg's classic sci-fi film sold this weekend for a whopping $2.6 million, according to auction organizers. The item was sold as part of a two-day mega-sale put on by Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies that included over 1,300 props ranging from Robert DeNiro's Raging Bull boxing gloves to Chris Hemsworth's Thor hammer.But the highest ticket item was...
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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