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Taiwan's newest party wants to make mahjong great again
As Taiwan hurtles towards becoming a "super-aged" society, a new political party has emerged with an unusual and somewhat singular platform-making mahjong great again. The centuries-old Chinese tile game is popular in Taiwan, especially among the elderly, but thanks to a quirk of legal history from the island's martial law era, it inhabits something of a grey space. While playing mahjong is legal, the game is treated with suspicion by authorities...
Interactive play gives Spain teens insight into gender violence
The row started with something minor: 'Edu' was laughing at something on his phone but refused to show it to his girlfriend 'Ali'. She got upset and they started arguing. Angry words turned into shouting and insults and suddenly a furious 'Edu' grabs her phone and hurls it to the classroom floor where it shatters, the violent gesture shocking the group of watching teenagers. The confrontation between the two characters, played by actors, is part...
Minister, MPs, KES, residents discuss solutions to Kuwait housing crisis
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: The Volunteer Committee of the People of South Saad Al-Abdullah held on Wednesday its third seminar in cooperation with Kuwait Economic Society titled “Housing crisis, challenges and solutions”, in the presence of the housing minister and a number of Kuwaiti personalities. Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs and the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Ammar Al-Ajmi stressed the housing issue...
PM: Iraq 'serious' in pursuing true partnership with Kuwait
KUWAIT: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed Wednesday his country's seriousness in pursuing a true partnership with Kuwait; a clear and tangible relationship that benefits both nations. Speaking to KUNA, Sudani said the Kuwait visit reflects deep-rooted and historic ties between the two countries. "We listened and sensed the Kuwaiti leadership's real desire to further communication, cooperation and coordination across various...
Top court endorses elections; MPs call for Kuwaitization
By B IzzakKUWAIT: The constitutional court on Wednesday turned down several petitions challenging the legality of the general elections held on Sept 29. The petitions called on the court, whose rulings are final, to nullify the entire election process, claiming that two Amiri decrees issued ahead of the polls to regulate the elections violated the constitution.The first decree authorized the use of civil IDs as proof of identity of voters and...
Saudi win sparks rare Arab unity
DOHA: Saudi Arabia's unexpected World Cup victory over giants Argentina triggered a rare moment of joint celebration across the fractured Arab world including among Qataris - less than two years after a seething regional dispute. A caravan of Qatari cars, horns honking, paraded through the streets of Doha after the Saudis' famous 2-1 win over the South American champions, one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.Such scenes would have been...
Morocco frustrate Modric's Croatia at Qatar World Cup
AL KHOR: Morocco held Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their opening game of the World Cup on Wednesday, producing a spirited display against the 2018 runners-up led by Luka Modric. Backed by Qatar's large Moroccan community at the Al Bayt Stadium, the Atlas Lions followed up north African rivals Tunisia's strong performance against dark horses Denmark a day earlier to frustrate Croatia. "This was an extremely difficult game," said Croatia captain...
Kuwait PM holds discussions with Iraqi PM
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held official talks with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani on Wednesday at Bayan Palace. They looked into bilateral relations and ways to boost them in several fields to serve the common interests of both countries.The two sides also discussed the latest regional and international developments and the importance of continued coordination on issues...
KUNA DG, Austrian envoy discuss media role in promoting ties
KUWAIT: Director-General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Dr Fatima Al-Salem discussed Wednesday with Austrian Ambassador to the country, Marian Alexander Wrba, role of media in promoting bilateral ties between the two nations and supporting diplomatic efforts. Dr Al-Salem, during the meeting in her office, affirmed KUNA's keenness on boosting Kuwaiti-Austrian relations across various fields, and hoped for more development and progress especially in...
Municipality shuts fitness centers, arrests workers
KUWIAT: The Kuwait Municipality sent an emergency team for field inspections on several fitness and wellness centers in Jabriya and Salmiya areas in Hawalli governorate. The inspection resulted in the arrest of a number of workers who were taken into custody for engaging in immoral activities. The team also issued violations on three stores in addition to shutting down two others.Head of the emergency in Hawalli Municipality branch, Ibrahim...
Scientific research
By Dr Khalid Al-Saleh soon as some people spot the words "scientific research", they stop reading the column. There is a lack of awareness among many citizens of our countries on the importance of scientific research and its relation to the improvement of their lives. Last week, a special meeting was held in the presence of Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al-Qasimi and ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council member countries,...
GCC reference center for cancer research sought
KUWAIT: Following the 5th joint Gulf conference on cancer in Sharjah under the patronage and attendance of Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al-Qasimi, in which more than 50 international and Gulf speakers participated, as well as the Gulf Center for Cancer Control and Prevention, the drafting committee met and put down the conference’s recommendations.Secretary General of the Gulf Federation for Cancer Control Dr Khalid Ahmad...
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