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Oscar-winning actress Louise Fletcher dies at 88

Louise Fletcher, the US actress who won an Oscar in 1976 for her performance as villain Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," has died, her family said in a statement to AFP Saturday. While she was best known for her portrayal of Mildred Ratched, Fletcher had an acting career that spanned more than six decades, including numerous appearances in television shows.Fletcher, who was 88, "died peacefully at her home in France surrounded...

KUWAIT: This file photo shows heavy traffic on a main highway in Kuwait. - Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikh

Motorists told to leave home early, use GPS to avoid jams

KUWAIT: The General Traffic Department urged people who are dropping children to school to leave home early in the morning and use GPS to find alternative routes to avoid being stuck in traffic jams. Around 204,091 students start the new academic year at public and Arab private schools on Sunday, including an estimated 43,346 kindergarten students and 160,745 elementary school students. Around 129,832 middle school students and 91,578 high school...

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Kuwait Times emerges stronger

By Abdullah Boftain, Deputy Editor-in-Chief celebration of the 60th anniversary of Kuwait Times, the first English daily in the Gulf, in September 2021, was not just a celebration of the first issue that was published on September 24, 1961, and not just a revival of the efforts of our founding father - the late Yousuf Saleh Al-Alyan. We celebrated while being aware that we are a continuation of the legacy of our pioneers, and we shoulder...

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Courts to rule on controversial law, disqualified candidates

B IzzakKUWAIT: The constitutional court is scheduled today to issue its ruling on whether a highly controversial law is in line with the constitution as the court of cassation is expected to decide if 10 candidates can run in the election. The rulings of the two top courts are final. The law under challenge was passed by the 2013 assembly and amended by the 2016 assembly and stipulates to bar for life from running for public office people who...

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Kuwait Foreign Minister partakes in Saudi national day reception

NEW YORK: The Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Dr Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah took part, late on Friday in New York, in a reception marking the 92nd anniversary of Saudi Arabia's national day. Dr Sheikh Ahmad expressed his deep congratulations to the Saudi leadership, government and people on the dear occasion, wishing the brotherly kingdom further progress, prosperity, lasting security and stability. - KUNA

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Why eating out regularly may not be a good idea

By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Spending money on eating out has become a routine for many families in Kuwait. Despite the inflation affecting the food sector, which led to an increase in the prices of food, people are still eating at restaurants, with some families dining at restaurants and ordering food on a daily basis.While this behavior supports restaurants, especially small businesses, it affects the health of the family and their children, while...

KUWAIT: Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture, Minister of Youth Affairs, sends a congratulatory bouquet and his wishes on the occasion of Kuwait Times' 61st anniversary celebrations.

Ambassadors greet Kuwait Times on 61st anniversary

KUWAIT: On the occasion of its 61st anniversary, Kuwait Times has received diplomatic letters from ambassadors to Kuwait, congratulating Editor-in-Chief Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan, on the newspaper's achievements and its milestones as the country's leading English daily. The congratulatory letters from the respective embassies are as follows:Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan, Editor-in-Chief, Kuwait TimesDear Mr Alyan,The United States Embassy in Kuwait...

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Six decades of dedication and professionalism in journalism

By Chidi Emmanuel and Sajeev K PeterKUWAIT: Kuwait Times has marked a significant milestone on September 24, 2022 as it celebrated its 61st anniversary. The late president of Kuwait Journalists Association (KJA) Yusuf S. Al-Alyan established Kuwait Times on September 24, 1961, the first English-language daily in the Arabian Gulf region. The first issue of Kuwait Times was printed at Muqahwi press and it consisted of four pages only. The first...

Kuwait Times Deputy Editor-in-Chief Abdullah Boftain highlights the milestones of the newspaper to Minister of Information and Culture Hamad Rouh El-Din during his visit to the newspaper.

Kuwait Times and Kuwait News: Moving together with the times

By Shakir ReshamwalaKuwait Times and Kuwait News have forged an inseparable bond since coming together at the beginning of the year. With a shared vision to provide the latest news and analyses truthfully and accurately, Kuwait News and Kuwait Times have become leaders in their respective fields. Kuwait Times' English-language print and digital services have melded seamlessly with Kuwait News' Arabic-language digital-only outlook, creating a...

LONDON: Switzerland’s Roger Federer of Team Europe is introduced ahead of play on Day 2 of the 2022 Laver Cup at the O2 Arena in London on September 24, 2022. – AFP

Tearful Federer bows out of tennis with Laver Cup defeat

LONDON: Roger Federer described his tennis career as a "perfect journey" despite being denied a fairytale ending with a doubles defeat at the Laver Cup early on Saturday alongside Rafael Nadal. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not played since the 2021 Wimbledon quarter-finals because of a knee injury and last week announced his retirement aged 41.The Swiss showed glimpses of his old silky self in the match against Team World's Frances Tiafoe...

MOTEGI: Repsol Honda's Spanish rider Marc Marquez leads Ducati Pramac Racing's Spanish rider Jorge Martin during a MotoGP practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix on September 23, 2022. - AFP

Marquez takes first pole in three years at storm-hit Japan MotoGP

MOTEGI: Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez grabbed pole position for the first time in three years as he defied wild weather in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday. On a badly disrupted day of heavy rain and lightning at Motegi, the world title contenders struggled to master the conditions. Spanish great Marquez had no such trouble however on his Honda with his leading time of one minute and 55.214 seconds, ahead of...

LEIPZIG: Germany’s goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen (5th left) watches the ball flying into the back of the net as Hungary’s forward Adam Szalai (not in picture) scored the 0-1 goal during the UEFA Nations League football match between Germany and Hungary in Leipzig on September 23, 2022. – AFP

Stunning Szalai strike gives Hungary win over Germany

LEIPZIG: A superb first-half stiletto kick from striker Adam Szalai gave Hungary a 1-0 away win over Germany at Leipzig's Red Bull Arena on Friday. The win cemented Hungary's position on top of the group standings, with the unbeaten side only needing a draw in their final match away against Italy to secure top spot. Hungary's Italian coach Marco Rossi said after the game: "Adam Szalai deserves all the praise" for the team's victory. "We can put a...

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