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CAPE TOWN: Jordan Conroy of Ireland scores a try against England during the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament in Cape Town on September 9, 2022. - AFP
Ireland edge England, Samoa trounce USA in WCup Sevens
CAPE TOWN: Ireland and Samoa eliminated seeded teams to reach the quarter-finals on the first day of the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday. Ireland beat England, runners-up in the two previous World Cups, 17-5, while Samoa trounced the United States 40-12. Although seedings were based on the 2018 World Cup, neither result was a major shock because both Ireland and Samoa were coming off solid results in the World...
President of the Venezia 79 International Jury, US actress Julianne Moore (center), member of the Orizzonti competition jury, Italian director Laura Bispuri (left) hold on September 9, 2022 a poster showing Iranian director Jafar Panahi, as fellow jury members member of the Orizzonti competition jury, US director Antonio Campos (third left), member of the Venezia 79 International Jury, Argentine director Mariano Cohn (third left Rear), member of the Venezia 79 International Jury, Italian director Leonardo Di Costanzo (Rear center) join them, asking for Pahani’s release, during the 79th Venice International Film Festival at Lido di Venezia in Venice, Italy. – AFP
Netflix suspends 'The Crown' filming after death of Queen Elizabeth
Netflix suspended filming of its British royals drama "The Crown" on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the company said. The acclaimed show is currently filming its sixth season, having charted the late monarch's life through multiple decades over the course of its previous seasons. "As a mark of respect, filming on 'The Crown' was suspended today," a Netflix spokeswoman said in a statement to AFP. "Filming will also be suspended...
In this file photo a pink soldier guard is part of the ambiance at Netflix’s “Squid Game” Los Angeles FYSEE Special Event at Netflix FYSEE at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles, California. — AFP
'Squid Game' to compete for Emmys history
Hundreds entered, but only one can triumph: South Korea's "Squid Game" will make a play for Emmys history Monday as it aims to become the first foreign-language television show to win top honors for best drama. The Netflix show-in which misfits and criminals compete for cash in barbaric and fatal versions of schoolyard games-is aiming to follow in the footsteps of Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" with success at TV's top prize gala. It is already...
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Crown Jewels: The royal family's precious gems
The Crown Jewels form the centrepiece of the royal coronation, and symbolize the pomp and history of the British monarchy over the centuries.The Imperial State CrownThe crown was commissioned for king George VI's coronation in 1937. Used for formal events such as the state opening of parliament, Queen Elizabeth II wore it following her coronation ceremony. The crown bears 2,868 diamonds, 269 pearls, 17 sapphires and 11 emeralds. It weighs 1,060...
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Sex Pistols and 'The Simpsons': The queen in pop culture
From a Sex Pistols single to "The Simpsons", "The Crown" and Andy Warhol works, Queen Elizabeth's pop culture cameos were frequent and often unforgettable. Some depictions were affectionate, others more hostile, but the monarch's indelible image in art, music and film cemented her status as one of the most recognizable people in the world. Here are some of her most memorable appearances:'God Save The Queen'With her eyes and mouth covered with...
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OPEC decision mirrors regional uncertainty
KUWAIT: OPEC's decision to reduce production by 100,000 barrels daily and to remove a similar increase announced at the Jeddah meeting on Sept 5, reflected a high degree of uncertainty. This state of sharp fluctuation in oil prices, with a downtrend is the result of variables over which neither OPEC nor others seem to have any control. While the Russian-Ukrainian war and its economic repercussions occurred while the world economy had not yet...
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A detailed study of PACI's population and labor figures
The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) issued the latest detailed statistics on population and employment at the end of June 2022. The data shows that total population in Kuwait, at the end of June 2022, reached to 4.464 million people and the population census recorded a semi-annual growth of 1.8 percent, compared to the end of 2021 at 4.386 million people (4.217 million people according to the Central Statistical Bureau), with an...
RIYADH: Abdurrahman Al-Mutairi at the Islamic Sports Conference in Jeddah. - KUNA
Information Minister heads delegation to Islamic sports conference
JEDDAH: Abdurrahman Al-Mutairi, Kuwait's Minister of Information, Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, headed a delegation to the 5th Islamic conference for Ministers of Youth and Sports in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The conference, which is hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Sports, in cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), will be held from Sept 7 to 9. RIYADH: Officials from member nations at the Islamic Sports...
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GCC FMs backs Kuwait's missing persons archives referral to UNAMI
RIYADH: Foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Member States have renewed their support for the UNSCR N. 2107 of 2013 -the referral of the file of the prisoners, missing persons, Kuwaiti property, and the National Archives to the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).Speaking at the conclusion of the 153rd session of the GCC Ministerial Council which was held in Riyadh, the foreign ministers urged Iraq to continue...
KUWAIT: Health Minister, Dr Khaled Al-Saeed with officials from the Kuwait Nursing Association.
Health Minister addresses nurses' concerns
KUWAIT: Dr Khaled Al-Saeed, Health Minister, discussed the issues of nurses and their needs, during a meeting with a delegation from the Kuwait Nursing Association, which included joint cooperation to create a motivating environment to attract Kuwaitis to the profession, improvement of the quality of nursing services, regulation of the required academic formalities as well as the opening of the academies of higher studies in nursing sciences to...
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New regulations issued for mobile ice cream vendors
KUWAIT: Major General Jamal Al-Sayegh, Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic Affairs and Operations, held a meeting with representatives of dairy companies in the presence of representatives from the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition and Vehicle inspection department, to discuss issues that were raised during security campaigns conducted towards mobile ice cream carts.Violations by those manning the carts were discussed and the risks they...
KUWAIT: Officials of the KFAS 'Innovation Challenge' program.
KFAS announces participants of 'Innovation Challenge' program
KUWAIT: Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) has announced the selection of five companies from the private sector in Kuwait, chosen in coordination with the London Business School (LBS), for its business program, titled 'Innovation Challenge' - to learn more about finding innovative solutions to problems they face in their respective companies. The names of the selected companies were-Burgan Bank, Gulf Bank, Boubyan Bank,...
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Lynn Whyte at Kuwait Cancer Centre, receiving chemo treatment.
Cancer care packages offer gesture of comfort, support
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KUWAIT: Rescuers work at a collapsed building in Jabriya on Aug 21, 2024. - KUNA
Minister vows legal action over Jabriya building collapse
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WARSAW: Polish President Andrzej Duda speaks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Belweder Palace on Aug 22, 2024. - AFP
Modi urges peace ahead of historic visit to Ukraine
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Kuwaiti artist Etaf Redefining music with a fusion of cultures and stories
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Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Humoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah speaks during the visit. - KUNA photos
Shaddadiya project to help drive wheel of industrial development