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In this file photo a customer carries a Ted Baker-branded shopping bag after leaving a store in London.

Reebok-owner ABG agrees to buy fashion group Ted Baker

Authentic Brands Group, the US owner of sports clothes marque Reebok and leisure wear maker Juicy Couture, has agreed to buy struggling British fashion group Ted Baker, the pair announced Tuesday. ABG has struck a deal to buy the 35-year-old company for £211 million ($254 million).Like other bricks-and-mortar businesses, Ted Baker has struggled in the face of fierce online competition before and during the Covid pandemic. “Ted Baker is a...

In this file photo US rapper A$AP Rocky arrives for the 2021 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.— AFP

US rapper A$AP Rocky charged over shooting

US rapper A$AP Rocky was charged Monday over an alleged shooting in Hollywood last year. The 33-year-old, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office said. Mayers is alleged to have pointed the gun at a one-time friend during an argument in November. In a later confrontation between the two, he is said to have drawn the weapon and fired it twice, leaving the...

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Amazon's Bezos attends premiere for $1bn 'Lord of the Rings' prequel

It has been dubbed the most expensive show ever made, but producers of Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" described its $1 billion price tag as a "bargain" at a lavish world premiere in Los Angeles Monday. The highly anticipated TV series, launching September 2 on Amazon's streaming platform, is said to be a personal obsession of Jeff Bezos, multi-billionaire founder of the online shopping giant-turned-streamer.Set in the world...

Attorney Fajer Ahmad

Calculating end of service benefits

Kuwait labor law has been set for the benefit of the employee and is one of the best laws internationally when it comes to end of service benefits. With that said, many details may be involved in the calculation of end of service benefits, so today I would like to go over some basic information regarding end of service benefits. Question: If I am getting a basic salary, plus a yearly ticket, and monthly allowance for my rent and phone...

The National Assembly.

Election schedule delays council of ministers meeting

KUWAIT: A meeting of the Cabinet on Monday to discuss issues including preparations for the National Assembly elections has been delayed most likely till Wednesday. "The meeting yesterday was postponed because the government has yet to agree on a final decision on the election schedule, as law consultants and ex-members of the parliament, among other authorities, found the government's process to set these schedules will open the door for...

Mohammad Ramadan

Economist believes Kuwait gov't fails to realize expats' full potential

By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: The topic of amending the demographics of Kuwait through reducing the number of expats has been a long-time issue that turned into a popular demand for some citizens in Kuwait, while others look at it as an economic opportunity that will contribute to boosting the economic growth of the country. There have also been many demands in the past years calling to take advantage of financially-secure expats, similar to other GCC...

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Kuwait University to admit certain foreign students

KUWAIT: Kuwait University announced on Monday it will start receiving applications for admission from Aug 21 to 27 from certain foreign high school graduates residing in Kuwait and students from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries desiring to study at the university at their own expense. Acting Secretary General of Kuwait University and its spokesperson Dr Mohammed Zainal said in a press statement that the submission of applications for...

NEW DELHI: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets participants after addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the celebrations to mark country's Independence Day on Aug 15, 2022. - AFP

Elephants and howitzers as India turns 75

NEW DELHI: India marked the 75th anniversary of independence on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving a speech from Delhi's historic Red Fort, which was decorated with portraits of freedom fighters and guarded by mechanical elephants. Following a 21-gun salute, reportedly executed using howitzers made domestically for the first time under Modi's "Make In India" industrial strategy, the prime minister said Indians should shed...

KABUL: Taleban fighters hold weapons as they ride on a humvee to celebrate their victory day near the US embassy on Aug 15, 2022. - AFP

Taleban mark turbulent first year in power

KABUL: Taleban fighters chanted victory slogans next to the US embassy in Kabul Monday as they marked the first anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan following a turbulent year that saw women's rights crushed and a humanitarian crisis worsen. Exactly a year ago, the hardline Islamists captured Kabul after a nationwide lightning offensive against government forces just as US-led troops were ending two decades of intervention in a...

ELDORET, Kenya: Supporters of Kenya's President-elect William Ruto celebrate on Aug 15, 2022. - AFP

Ruto declared president amid results chaos

NAIROBI: Deputy President William Ruto was Monday declared winner of Kenya's hard-fought presidential poll but the announcement was mired in controversy after several members of the election commission rejected the results. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati said Ruto had won almost 7.18 million votes (50.49 percent) in the Aug 9 vote, against 6.94 million (48.85 percent) for his rival Raila Odinga."I...

KUWAIT: Drew Binsky with Kuwaiti traveler Sulaiman Al-Roudan.

World traveler Drew Binsky lands in Kuwait

By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Exploring all the countries of the world was a dream that came true for American traveler Drew Binsky. He left his homeland in 2012 for adventures that go beyond just a vacation for an authentic travel experience. He explored the unseen culture and hidden gems that regular tourists cannot access. Binsky shows people around the globe the hidden beauty of 197 countries. He currently has an online community of over 11 million...

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Indian Embassy celebrates 76th Independence Day

By Sajeev K PeterKUWAIT: The Indian Embassy in Kuwait celebrated the 76th Independence Day of India on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the history of the country. Thousands of Indians joined the celebrations virtually as the ceremony was held in accordance with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. The event was livestreamed on the embassy's social media accounts.The official celebration titled #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav got off to a...

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