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A view of the Kuwait City from Subia. – Photo by Zahra Abbas Bakrawala
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This file picture provided by the Iranian Army office shows the launch of a military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV or drone) during a two-day drone drill at an undisclosed location in Iran. Iran has developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all defense systems, General Amirali Hajizadeh, the commander of its Revolutionary Guards aerospace unit, claimed on Thursday. - AFP
Iran develops hypersonic missile
TEHRAN: Iran has developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all defense systems, General Amirali Hajizadeh, the commander of its Revolutionary Guards aerospace unit, claimed on Thursday. Hypersonic missiles, like traditional ballistic missiles which can deliver nuclear weapons, can fly more than five times the speed of sound. "This hypersonic ballistic missile was developed to counter air defence shields," Hajizadeh said, quoted by...
LONDON: Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L), Britain's Home Secretary Suella Braverman (C) and Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt laughing during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons in London. – AFP
UK defends treatment of asylum seekers, migrants before UN
GENEVA: Britain Thursday pushed back against criticism at the United Nations of its treatment of migrants and asylum seekers, insisting it was striving to better protect people in "genuine need of asylum". During a review of Britain's human rights record at the United Nations in Geneva, a number of countries raised concerns about recent changes to the country's migration system, including its agreement to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda."The...
BEIJING: People wait in line to be tested for COVID-19 coronavirus at a nucleic acid testing station in Beijing on November 10, 2022.— AFP
China's leaders recommit to 'unswerving' zero-COVID policy
BEIJING, China: China's leaders said they would not waver from their zero-COVID policy, state media reported Thursday, echoing a vow last week to "unswervingly" stick to the strategy. China is the last major economy wedded to a policy of extinguishing outbreaks as they emerge, imposing snap lockdowns, mass testing and lengthy quarantines despite the widespread disruption to businesses and international supply chains.President Xi Jinping presided...
TAIPEI: The production delays at Foxconn have come just ahead of the crucial Christmas holiday season for Western markets and the lunar new year in late January. - AFP
Foxconn working 'at fastest speed' to restore China plant
TAIPEI: Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, a principal Apple subcontractor, said Thursday it was working quickly to resume full production at its giant factory in central China before the crucial holiday season. Foxconn, also known by its official name Hon Hai Precision Industry, is the world's biggest contract electronics manufacturer assembling gadgets for many international brands.Most of its factories are in China, particularly the eastern city of...
LONDON: A handout photograph released by the UK Parliament shows Britain's Home Secretary Suella Braverman (left), Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt (second left) and Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly (third right) listening as Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stands and speaks at the Despatch box during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons in London on November 9, 2022. – AFP
British and Irish leaders bid to end post-Brexit trade dispute
LONDON: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday hosts his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin, as they bid to end a dispute over post-Brexit trade in Northern Ireland that has stymied power-sharing. The two leaders meet in Blackpool, northwest England, with signs that frosty ties are thawing over the issue that has paralyzed Northern Irish politics and put London at loggerheads with Brussels and Dublin. In a sign of renewed commitment to...
ADELAIDE: England's Captain Jos Buttler jumps over the India's Axar Patel as he runs between the wickets during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2022 semi-final cricket match between England and India on November 10, 2022.- AFP
England humiliate India, set up T20 WCup final with Pakistan
ADELAIDE: Alex Hales and Jos Buttler hammered brilliant unbeaten half-centuries as England crushed India by 10 wickets on Thursday to set up a Twenty20 World Cup final with Pakistan. Chasing 169 for victory in the second semi-final in Adelaide, Hales smashed seven sixes in his 86 and Buttler, who made 80, hit three in a spellbinding batting performance to cruise into Sunday's final in Melbourne with four overs to spare.It was a far cry from...
Zain joined in awarding the winners.
Zain the 'Platinum Sponsor' of Kuwait Track Challenge
KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, successfully concluded its platinum sponsorship of the Kuwait Track Challenge (KTC), held at Kuwait Motor Town in Araifjan. The event was attended by crowds of families and motorsports enthusiasts. Zain is a strong believer in the vital role played by private sector institutions in developing the local youth and sports sectors.The company makes this belief a reality by supporting and...
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Arab Badminton Championship begins
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: The Arab Badminton Championship has kicked off under the patronage of Kuwait Olympic Committee President Sheikh Fahad Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah - in the presence of OC board member Sheikh Thamer Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Sheikh Jaber welcomed Kuwait's the guests. The first day of competition saw strong competitions by all teams from North Africa and West Asia - particularly the Jordanian team.Egyptian Ambassador to...
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Women Futsal League kicks off
KUWAIT: The fifth edition of Kuwait Women Futsal League will kick off on Friday with two matches. The first match will be (at 4:00 pm) between Kuwait and Tadhamon clubs, while the second match will be between the current champions Al-Fatat Club against Fatayat Al-Oyoun (at 6:00 pm).Both matches will be played at Kuwait Club Hall. Meanwhile, the women committee has completed all preparation to launch the fifth edition successfully. Women Futsal...
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Kuwait Embassy in Doha calls on nationals to follow World Cup entry rules
Kuwait’s Embassy in Qatar, on Thursday, called all citizens wishing to travel to Qatar to follow entry rules and regulations during World Cup events, in effect since November 1st.In a statement received by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the embassy clarified that the regulations are:1. Only Hayya cardholders, activated via barcode, are permitted to enter Qatar.2. Kuwaiti and Gulf vehicles, with no prior permits issued after paying fees and declared...
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Qatar completes airport expansion ahead of World Cup
Qatar on Thursday opened a huge expansion of its main international airport, just 10 days from the start of the World Cup, which is expected to draw more than one million visitors to the Gulf state.After the multi-billion dollar overhaul, Hamad International Airport will take its capacity from 40 million passengers a year to 58 million, Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker told a news conference. The expansion adds 39 airport gates to the...
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Rockets fired from southern Lebanon are intercepted by the Zionist entity's Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee region on August 23, 2024. — AFP
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TARIM, Yemen: The Terkait Medical Center includes eight medical clinics and related departments. - KUNA photos
Kuwait opens medical center in Hadhramaut
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Palestinian senior medical students attend to patients. – KUNA photos
Kuwait to send Palestinian med students to Gaza
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Kuwait Fire Force closes 20 shops