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Kuwait: Arbitrary use of veto compromises UNSC credibility

NEW YORK: Kuwait has brought to the spotlight reforming the United Nations Security Council affirming that "arbitrary usage of the veto right" has compromised the UNSC credibility in some cases over the past years. "The usage of the veto led in some cases to preventing the council from shouldering responsibilities and taking the necessary precautions to preserve international peace and security," said Fahad Mohammad Al-Hajji, the First Secretary...

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Kuwait 'spares no effort' in supporting protection of civilians

GENEVA: Kuwait's membership of a declaration to enhance the protection of civilians from the humanitarian consequences of explosives in populated areas is the latest addition to its efforts in support of global peace and security, a diplomat said on Friday. Kuwait's permanent representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva Nasser Al-Hain made the remarks to KUNA upon his return from attending two-day discussions on...

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KFF controls fire at Jahra reserve

KUWAIT: Firefighters from Jahra, Istiqlal and Sulaibikhat stations controlled a fire in Jahra Nature Reserve late Thursday. The squads were able to surround the fire and halt its spread. No injuries were reported.In other news, head of the public relations department at Kuwait Fire Force Mohammed Al-Ghuraib attended a book signing ceremony on behalf of the KFF chief Khaled Al-Mekrad. The book, 'Firefighting between the past and present', was...

IZEH, Iran: Iranians mourn in front of the coffins of people killed in a shooting attack, during their funeral in the city of Izeh in Iran's Khuzestan province, on November 18, 2022. - AFP

Iran forces kill 3 more protesters

PARIS: Iranian security forces killed at least three protesters Saturday in the latest violence against demonstrations sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a rights group said. The country's clerical leadership under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is facing its biggest challenge since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, in the two months of civil unrest following Amini's death in custody on September 16.The state has responded with a crackdown that...

BANGKOK: US Vice President Kamala Harris greets Chinese President Xi Jinping during a brief meeting on Saturday. - AFP

Xi, Harris call for open channels in latest US-China meeting

BANGKOK: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US Vice President Kamala Harris called for open communication during a brief meeting on Saturday, days after his extensive talks with President Joe Biden aimed at keeping tensions in check. Harris and Xi met during an Asia-Pacific summit in Bangkok where another US rival, Russia, saw itself isolated, with no top leader attending and a statement issued showing wide condemnation of its war in...

KUWAIT CITY: Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah (L) and Belgium's midfielder Yannick Carrasco vie for the ball during the friendly football match between Belgium and Egypt at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait City.

Pharaohs beat Belgium 2-1 in friendly

KUWAIT: Egypt produced a near flawless display to down the European heavyweights, whose form will be alarming before they open their World Cup campaign against Canada on Wednesday. The Pharaohs, who missed out on a World Cup place following a bitter shootout defeat by Senegal in a two-legged qualifying playoff last March, looked composed throughout, keeping the likes of Eden Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne shackled for much of the game.They relied on...

DOHA, Qatar: A woman takes a selfie with her mobile phone beside a giant replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy in front of the Stadium 974 in Doha on November 19, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. - AFP

Qatar faces acid test in World Cup opener after 12 years of spending

DOHA, Qatar: Qatar will finally get their home World Cup under way on Sunday, 12 years after the nation's successful bid put into motion wide-ranging preparations which cost billions of dollars. It is widely accepted the Gulf state has spent $200 billion on hosting football's biggest event and Qatar will get its first glimpse at the final product at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor when the hosts take on Ecuador.Organisers say that 2.9 million of...

SYDNEY: England's Sam Billings (L) dives to gain his ground against an run-out attempt by Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey during the second one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground. – AFP

England implode to hand second ODI, series to Australia

SYDNEY: Australia wrapped up the three-match one-day international series with a comprehensive 72-run win over England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Chasing 281 to level the series after Australia won the first match in Adelaide on Thursday, England appeared well on track as Sam Billings and James Vince shared a 122-run partnership for the fourth wicket.But once Vince was trapped lbw by stand-in Australian captain Josh Hazlewood for...

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Bowling Club Open Tournament 2022

By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: As part of the bowling club administration's efforts to improve the game and enhance the technical and physical level of male and female players and expand participation base, the club organized the Bowling Club Open Tournament 2022 with the knock out system.The tournament was under the patronage of club Chairman Sheikh Talal Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, with 110 players participating from Kuwait, GCC, Arab and Asian...

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Bandar Jumaa wins horse jumping champion

By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Hunting and Equestrian Club rider Bandar Jumaa won the Kuwait Equestrian Center Horse Jumping Championship, which is the fifth local tournament for the current season 2022-2023, as he competed with other riders in the main run for the 130 cm height in 37.39 second without faults.Bandar Jumaa was happy for winning first place in the main run-off following a tough competition from other riders who were ready following...

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Egg shortage lays UK low

LONDON: A "full English breakfast" is not full without eggs. Whether fried or scrambled, they round out the calorific mainstay of traditional British cafes. But on top of inflationary pressures which have sent the price of ingredients soaring-including bacon, sausages and baked beans-Britain is also contending with a devastating outbreak of avian influenza. The result is a shortage of eggs, which has forced two cut-price supermarket chains-Asda...

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Musk reveals his new vision for hate content amid Twitter chaos

SAN FRANCISCO: After turning Twitter upside down, Elon Musk tried to clarify his plans for content moderation, a key issue for the future of the influential platform after the departure of advertisers and top executives. Musk on Friday said he had reinstated certain banned accounts on his site, but added that no decision had been made on welcoming back former US president Donald Trump.Twitter watchers have been tracking closely to see whether...

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