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Business confidence wanes among Japan's top major manufacturers

TOKYO: Business confidence fell among Japan's largest manufacturers for the third straight quarter, a closely-watched survey showed Monday, defying analyst expectations for a rise in sentiment. The Bank of Japan's Tankan survey shows major manufacturers are still much more upbeat than during the gloomiest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But inflation, including higher energy prices fuelled by the war in Ukraine, has weighed on business confidence...

Jessie T Usher attends Beyond Fest 2022 for the Los Angeles premiere screening of Paramount Pictures’ ‘SMILE’ at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, California. – AFP

Paramount's gruesome 'Smile' tops North America box office

New psychological horror film "Smile" has Paramount executives beaming after topping the North American box office with an estimated $22 million in weekend ticket sales, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The film is the disturbing tale of a therapist (Sosie Bacon, daughter of actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick) whose grasp on reality begins to slip after she witnesses a shocking and gruesome event involving a patient."This...

KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives the Cabinet's resignation tendered by HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah on Oct 2, 2022. - KUNA

Amir accepts Cabinet resignation, issues Assembly meeting decree

By B IzzakKUWAIT: An Amiri order was issued on Sunday accepting the resignation of HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah and his Cabinet, which submitted its resignation to HH the Amir as a formality following parliamentary elections. Deputizing for HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is expected to start constitutional consultations with former premiers...

KANPUR, India: Villagers weep next to the bodies of their relatives who died in a road accident on Oct 2, 2022. - AFP

26 killed in India tractor trailer crash

LUCKNOW: A tractor pulling a trolley packed with religious pilgrims in India overturned and plunged into a pond, killing 26 and seriously injuring 16, officials said Sunday. The trailer was carrying around 50 people, mostly women and children, when the incident happened in Kanpur in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, senior local official Sudheer Kumar said. "Twenty-six people died in the incident," Kumar said.Traffic accidents are...

Fajer Ahmed

Freedom and rights

By Fajer Ahmed elections closing up this week, a popular topic of discussion among the people of Kuwait has been of the freedom and rights of citizens. It is ironic that some parliament members who restrict rights gained support from voters, while others who support the freedom of the people also got popular support, showing the diversity in opinions and dilemma of the Kuwaiti people. One thing to keep in mind though is that, when...

CAIRO: Egyptian President, Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi with Mohammmed Al-Saqer, Chairman of Industry and Commerce and other representatives at the Kuwait Economic Delegation.

Sisi eyes economic cooperation with Kuwait's business community, firms

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Sunday affirmed his country's aspiration to develop economic and trade cooperation relations with Kuwait, especially the Kuwaiti business community and Kuwaiti companies, and boost their investments in Egypt against the backdrop of diverse investment opportunities in all development sectors. The official spokesman of the Egyptian presidency, Ambassador Bassam Radi, said in a statement that this...

Ali Al-Masoudhi

Large crowds at Suad Al-Sabah booth at Riyadh book fair

KUWAIT: Suad Al-Sabah Publishing and Distribution House said that it was inspired by the interest and leadership of the Saudi government, to consistently develop the Riyadh International Book Exhibition, as was witnessed in this year's session as well. large crowds of people visited the Suad Al-Sabah Publishing booth.Director Ali Al-Masoudhi said that the exhibition showcased work from a huge number of publishing houses, on various subjects such...

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2m Lyrica pills, 7,474 liquor bottles seized

KUWAIT: Kuwait customs has seized 2 million capsules of Lyrica and 7,474 bottles of alcohol from passengers coming in from Asian countries. The seized items were stored in a 20 feet long storage compartment.A report was prepared and handed over to the respective department for further action to be taken. The Customs department also warned that anyone who tries to smuggle in illegal drugs and banned substances into the country will be legally...

KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador Sibi George paying floral tributes at the Gandhi statue on Sunday.

Indian embassy marks Gandhi's birth anniversary

KUWAIT: Indian Embassy, Kuwait observed the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at a solemn function held at the embassy premises on Sunday. In his address, Ambassador Sibi George said he was paying homage to the 'Father of the Nation' on behalf of all fellow citizens. "Gandhi Jayanti is an occasion for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the values of his inspiring life -- peace, equality and communal harmony.Observing it this year...

Mohammad Al-Humaidhi

Vintage trade still shines in the modern era

By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Trade in antiques and vintage goods never gets old due to several reasons, Mohammad Al-Humaidhi, owner of Beit Al-Cedra vintage shop, told Kuwait Times.Kuwait Times: How did you get the idea to open an antique shop?Mohammad Al-Humaidhi: I always had a hobby collecting antiques, and it grew with me. Over time, it transitioned to a shop selling antiques. This place is an old Kuwaiti house that was built in 1920. Twenty years...

KUWAIT: Zain employees were keen on attending the sessions.

Zain hosts 'Health Day' sessions for employees

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, held a 'Health Day' initiative for its staff at the company's main headquarters in Shuwaikh. The event brought in many doctors and medical experts on a weekly basis to take part in awareness programs and medical sessions that covered the most important health topics.The initiative came under the umbrella of Zain's internal communications strategy that closely focuses on catering to all...

Abdullah Al-Mohammad

Kuwait Times concludes summer training program

By Faten OmarKuwait Times, the oldest English-language newspaper in the Gulf region since 1961, concluded its Summer Program for 2022, which hosted 10 students, between the age of 18 and 25 years. The course started on Aug 14, 2022 and ended on Sept 8, 2022. During the four-week course, interns were exposed to different work processes in journalism and they were found diligent, hardworking, and result-oriented.Ahmed AbdelmenemMaytham...

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JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia inaugurated on Wednesday the largest logistics investment by global shipping company Maersk in Jeddah Islamic Port. – AFP file photo

Saudi opens largest logistics investment in Jeddah Port

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LONDON: Mike Lynch, CEO of Autonomy Group, attends The Times CEO summit at the Savoy Hotel in London in this June 21, 2011 file photo. -- AFP

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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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JAKARTA: Demonstrators burn objects amid clashes outside the Parliament building in Jakarta on August 22, 2024. — AFP

After protests, Indonesia cancels discussions to change election rules