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US talk show host Jay Leno in hospital with burns

US comedian Jay Leno said Monday he has suffered serious burns from a gasoline fire after an accident involving one of his cars. Leno, the former host of "The Tonight Show" and a renowned motoring enthusiast, suffered injuries to his face after one of his vehicles burst into flames in his private garage Sunday, entertainment news outlet TMZ reported.Leno, who has been admitted to a Los Angeles burns clinic, confirmed in a statement to AFP he...

Macedonian luthier Svetozar Bogdanoski works on his latest violin in his workshop in Veles on Oct 14, 2022. – AFP photos

North Macedonia violin maker pursues the perfect pitch

Unable to afford a violin for his then young son, Svetozar Bogdanoski took matters into his own hands and painstakingly crafted the instrument on his own. Nearly 40 years later, Bogdanoski’s son is now an acclaimed violinist performing in Barcelona, and his line of handcrafted, award-winning violins are sought out by top musicians around the world. “The talent that my son showed at an early age had to be accompanied by a good instrument....

ISTANBUL: People carry coffins of Yagmur Ucar and Arzu Ozsoy during funeral ceremonies of people who lost their lives after the explosion on Istiklal Street, in Istanbul on November 14, 2022. – AFP

Kuwaitis in Turkey 'safe'; Syrian woman arrested

KUWAIT: Kuwait's Consulate General in Istanbul has assured that the Kuwaiti nationals in the city are safe and were not affected by the blast. The consulate said that it contacted Turkish authorities as soon as the blast happened to reassure about Kuwaitis. The Turkish authorities affirmed that there was not any Kuwaiti national amongst the casualties. The consulate appealed to its nationals in Istanbul to be vigilant and cautious, and stay away...

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Cabinet praises COP27 summit; KU director quits

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Cabinet praised the efforts of the Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and the world leaders during the COP27, lauding the summit's result that may help face climate change and protect the earth and nature.This came during the Cabinet's weekly meeting chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad...

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MoH identifies a rare blood type

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health (MoH) on Monday announced the discovery of a rare blood type, in the Er group, used for saving lives of some newly born infants. Dr Reem Al-Radhwan, the director of the department of blood transfusion that contributed to the discovery, said in remarks to KUNA that the discovery would be helpful to specify and treat some unique cases where blood types are not compatible; for example among pregnant women and...

Dr. Khalid Al-Saleh

House in the hearts of others

By Dr Khalid Al-Saleh his illness reached the point of death I asked him, "It is been three months you have been in the hospital, why didn't anyone come to visit you?" This is a story many people - and I learnt unforgettable lessons from it. Two months after being admitted to hospital, I noticed his loneliness - which was the secret behind his constant sadness. Day after day, he moves away from life and become closer to the hereafter. Day...

COLOMBO: Anti-government demonstrators and university students speak with UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Hanaa Singer-Hamdy (right) before protesting to demand the release of their leaders outside the United Nations (UN) office in Colombo. - AFP

Sri Lanka government takes over $1.7bn in debt owed to China

COLOMBO: Crisis-hit Sri Lanka said Monday it would take responsibility for $1.7 billion owed to China by state enterprises as it seeks to sell them off and restructure its foreign debt to secure an IMF bailout. The government of President Ranil Wickremesinghe is in talks with the Washington-based lender as it seeks funding to enable the island to recover from its worst-ever financial crisis.His predecessor Gotabaya Rajapaksa was forced to flee...

Hamad Al-Adwani and Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal at the exhibition “Talal, A History Read by Generations.”

AOU celebrates 20th anniversary

By Khaled Al-AbdulhadiKUWAIT: The Arab Open University celebrated its 20th anniversary at its headquarters in Kuwait on Sunday, November 13, with the inclusion of its other campuses in different Arab countries on a web call. The AOU was founded by Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. The anniversary celebration was sponsored by Minister of Higher Education Hamad Al-Adwani as a representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber...

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Dasman Institute holds annual World Diabetes Day

KUWAIT: Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI), founded by Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), held their annual informative event to commemorate World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2022, at Al-Hamra Tower and Shopping Center. The event allowed visitors to consult with diabetes specialists and dietitians, as well as gather medical information from booths that explained various facts of diabetes and promoted healthy lifestyle...

KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister hosts deputy chief of the National Guard.

PM hosts Deputy Chief of the National Guard

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received on Sunday Deputy Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Faisal Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the occasion of his appointment.Meanwhile, Sheikh Faisal Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah has expressed his appreciation to the political leadership by assigning him as Vice President of the National Guard. "Joining the National Guard is a priceless honor that is exceptional in line...

The Kuwaiti Information Minister and the Saudi Tourism Minister sign a MoU for boosting tourism cooperation

Kuwait and Saudi ink MoU for boosting tourism cooperation

RIYADH: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Information and the Saudi Ministry of Tourism signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for boosting tourism cooperation. The MoU, inked by the Kuwaiti Minister of Information, Culture Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi and the Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmad Al-Khatib, stipulated that the two sides would bolster cooperation in the tourism sector, namely regarding relevant...

KUWAIT: British Ambassador to Kuwait Belinda Lewis delivers her speech.

British Embassy holds Remembrance Day to pay respects to lost soldiers

By Khaled Al-AbdulhadiKUWAIT: The British Embassy, Kuwait marked the annual Remembrance Day event on Monday commemorating the soldiers who have lost their lives in wars. Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honor armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.The event included mourning, prayers, and reciting of verses from the holy Quran, along with moments of...

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