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A woman looks at a screen displaying a video of an international climbing competition is Seoul, South Korea, during which Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi competes without a hijab, in the Cypriot capital Nicosia on October 18, 2022. – AFP

Iranian greeted as hero after competing without hijab

An Iranian climber who caused a sensation by competing at an event abroad without a hijab was on Wednesday given a hero's welcome on her return to Tehran by supporters who raucously applauded her action. With Iran still shaken by women-led protests over the death of Mahsa Amini one month ago, Elnaz Rekabi flew back to a Tehran airport after the competition in South Korea.In an Instagram post and comments at the airport, Rekabi has apologized over...

Inuit tattoo artist Kyra Kilabuk tatoos Micheline Kilabuk-Cote’s temples in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. – AFP photos

Inuit women's facial tattoos make a comeback in Arctic

Inuit women in Canada's far north are bringing back a lost ancient tradition of facial tattooing that missionaries once declared "evil." Time-honored tattoos for Inuit women include V-shapes on temples, dots on cheeks and lines on chins. A tattoo artist uses a shiny needle to dot ink on the temple of Micheline Kilabuk-Cote, 37, a symbol depicting the close bond she has with her two sisters. Kilanuk-Cote is a civil servant in Iqaluit, the capital...

In this file photo, Cody Wilson, owner of Defense Distributed company, holds a 3D printed gun, called the ‘Liberator’, in his factory in Austin, Texas. – AFP photos

Europe police keep wary eye on threat from 3D-printed guns

A growing number of seizures of guns made at home from 3D-printed parts are raising alarm bells for European police over an emerging threat. For now, interest among far-right activists may be limited, say analysts - and fears of a society awash with print-it-yourself weapons remain far-fetched. But homemade guns have become more widespread since 2013, when a US weapons enthusiast first showed off a mostly 3D-printed pistol and shared its design...

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a Democratic National Committee (DNC) event at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC, on October 18, 2022 - AFP

Biden to release 15m barrels from US oil reserves: Official

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will announce Wednesday he's putting the final 15 million barrels on the market from a record release of US strategic oil reserves, with more releases possible if energy prices spike, a senior US official said. The new tranche of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve will be "completing the 180 million barrel release authorized in the spring," in response to price hikes linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a...

MEXICO CITY: FIFA trophy souvenirs are being sold in a street near the exhibition of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, in Iztapalapa neighborhood in Mexico City. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be held from November 20 to December 18, 2022, in Doha. – AFP

Female referees set for WCup history in Qatar

PARIS: The approaching men's World Cup will be the first to feature female referees, with three women set to make history in Qatar while hoping that the focus remains on their job rather than their gender. France's Stephanie Frappart, Rwanda's Salima Mukansanga and Japan's Yoshimi Yamashita were included in the list of 36 referees selected by FIFA, while three more women will head to Qatar as assistant referees.The trio of referees, as well as...

BRIGHTON: Nottingham Forest's English midfielder Ryan Yates controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest on October 18, 2022. - AFP

Forest off bottom of Premier League, Zaha tames Wolves

LONDON: Nottingham Forest edged off the bottom of the Premier League by holding out for a 0-0 draw at Brighton as Wilfried Zaha gave Crystal Palace a 2-1 win over Wolves on Tuesday. Forest still have only one win on their return to the top flight for the first time in 23 years, but were grateful to escape the Amex with a point after Brighton dominated throughout. The Seagulls are still waiting for their first win under new boss Roberto de Zerbi...

Alzarri Joseph of West Indies

West Indies stay alive at T20 WCup as Ireland celebrate

HOBART: A fiery four-wicket spell from pace bowler Alzarri Joseph helped the two-time champion West Indies storm past Zimbabwe by 31 runs to keep their Twenty20 World Cup dreams alive on Wednesday, while Ireland upset Scotland. After being shocked by Scotland in their opening match on Monday, the West Indies had no margin for error if they wanted to stay in the hunt for a place in the Super 12 stage.And they accomplished the feat at Bellerive...

CALIFORNIA: Luis Garcia #66 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the National League Championship Series on October 18, 2022.- AFP

Harper, Schwarber power Phillies over Padres as Yankees advance

NEW YORK: Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber crushed home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres 2-0 on the road in their National League Championship Series opener on Tuesday. Harper blasted a 368-foot shot into leftfield off Padres pitcher Yu Darvish to open the scoring in the top of the fourth inning at Petco Park. Schwarber then obliterated an inviting Darvish cutter in the top of the sixth inning to give the Phillies a...

HONG KONG, China: Diners have lunch as Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee is seen on a tv delivering his first policy address in Hong Kong on October 19, 2022. – AFP

Hong Kong to 'trawl world for talent' in reboot attempt

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's leader unveiled plans to resuscitate the business hub's fortunes on Wednesday, hoping to lure back international expertise after an exodus of talent-but he vowed no let-up in a political crackdown that has transformed the city. John Lee, a Beijing-anointed former security chief, gave a debut policy speech that prioritized the revival of an economy mired in recession and maintaining security while recognizing that many had...

Boubyan Bank’s new building

Boubyan Bank records net profit of KD 49m for period ended Sept 2022

KUWAIT: Boubyan Bank has announced operating profits of approximately KD 79 million during the period ended September 2022, while continuing to allocate provisions amounting to KD 31 million, thereby recording net profits of KD 49 million; approximately at a growth rate of 52 percent compared with last year, with an earnings per share of11.8 fils.Adel Al-Majed, Boubyan Bank's Vice-Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer stated: "With the...

KUWAIT: HH the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah poses for a group photo with National Assembly Speaker Ahmad Al-Saadoun, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah and members of the Cabinet and parliament during the opening session of the National Assembly on Oct 18, 2022. – Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat and Amiri Diwan

New beginning and development

By B IzzakKUWAIT: It was an inauguration like no other. HH the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah gave yet another historic address at the opening session of the National Assembly, as he passionately called for cooperation, end to disputes and development, to thunderous applause from the jam-packed chamber and gallery.Later, HH Sheikh Mishal turned the official ceremony into an almost informal event as he shook hands...

KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah addresses the inaugural National Assembly session. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat and KUNA

Prime Minister: New era needs a new vision of national work

KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said in a speech, delivered during the opening session of parliament on Tuesday, that "we are living in a new era that needs a new vision of national work based on the foundations of reform, commitment to wisdom and the effective participation and joint work to achieve the aspirations of the people." Addressing the first session of the 17th legislative term of the National...

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