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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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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