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Kim meets Putin, says Russia will win ‘great victory’
MOSCOW: Kim Jong Un told President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday he was sure Russia would win a “great victory” over its enemies, as Ukraine’s Western allies warned of a possible Russian arms agreement with North Korea. Russia became a pariah in the West after launching full-scale hostilities in Ukraine last year and has looked to strengthen alliances with other hardline leaders ostracized by democratic countries. “We are confident that the...
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Warmer seas, political chaos drive Libya flood toll: Experts
PARIS: Warmer seas, political chaos and inadequate infrastructure combined with devastating effect in the flooding that has killed more than 2,300 people in Libya, experts said on Tuesday. Riverside buildings in the eastern Mediterranean coastal city of Derna collapsed after Storm Daniel brought heavy rainfall that broke river dams and engulfed entire neighborhoods. Daniel formed around September 4, bringing death and destruction to Bulgaria,...
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‘Everything comes back’: Quake leaves mental scars
ASNI: When Khadija Temera, a survivor of Morocco’s devastating earthquake, was sent to a psychiatrist on Tuesday, she was just one of a hundred newly traumatized patients who would be seen within 24 hours. The powerful quake last Friday killed more than 2,900 people, most of them in remote villages of the High Atlas Mountains. Beyond the physical devastation, soldiers and aid workers say it is becoming increasingly clear that many of the...
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Trump’s allegations at heart of Biden impeachment push
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump was impeached by Congress in late 2019 for extorting Ukraine in an unsuccessful effort to get up dirt on his reelection rival Joe Biden. Four years later, Republicans are moving to impeach now-President Biden, claiming they have the dirt Trump sought: that while vice president, Biden personally benefitted from his son Hunter’s business dealings.Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday announced he was ordering...
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Argentina triumph without Messi
LA PAZ: World champions Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still shined in a 3-0 victory over 10-man Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday to maintain their winning start to South American World Cup qualifying. Brazil also have the maximum six points from two games after a superb 90th-minute winner from Marquinhos against Peru in Lima for the only goal of the match. But Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay suffered a setback, giving up the lead to end with a 2-1...
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France off to a flyer as Davis Cup group stage finals begin
PARIS: France swept aside Switzerland and Chile crushed Sweden as the Davis Cup group stage finals got underway on Tuesday. Serbia, with Sunday’s US Open champion Novak Djokovic taking a well-earned breather, were equally emphatic winners over South Korea while the Netherlands felled Finland 2-1. The top two from each of the 16-team four group round robin will move into the knockout phase in Spain in November. And 10-time previous titleholders...
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Wellalage effort in vain as India beat Sri Lanka to reach Asia Cup final
COLOMBO: Kuldeep Yadav starred as India overcame a brilliant all-round effort from Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage to win a tense Asia Cup clash by 41 runs on Tuesday and book a place in the final. Kuldeep took four wickets including the final two as India defended 213, bowling out Sri Lanka for 172 to silence a large home crowd at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. India recorded their second straight Super Four win in the 50-over tournament, a...
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Kuwait, UAE affirm depth of historical, brotherly relations
KUWAIT: Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates affirmed the depth of the historical and brotherly relations that unite the two countries and the continuous development and growth they are witnessing. This is reflected in joint efforts and continuous work in an effort to achieve a comprehensive renaissance and open prospects for cooperation, consultation, and mutual coordination.This was stated in a press release issued by the Kuwait Ministry of...
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Zain supports academic forums and highlights role of digital transformation and emerging technologies
KUWAIT: Zain announces that it will sponsor the National Leadership Institute (NLI)’s Breaking Barriers conference next October. The anticipated event is set to feature a group of inspiring speakers and notable experts from local, regional, and international levels, covering key topics like digital transformation, emerging technologies, and diversity & inclusion. The conference comes under the patronage of Minister of Finance Fahad...
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Chinese envoy highlights importance of Crown Prince's upcoming visit to China
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Zhang Jianwei described the upcoming visit of HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the opening of the Asian Games as a historic event for China that will play a crucial role in advancing their strategic partnership. During a press conference held on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, Ambassador Zhang affirmed that HH the...
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Media plays significant role in promoting food security: KUNA Chief
SHARJAH: Director General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Dr. Fatima AlSalem, stressed Wednesday the importance of the role played by news agencies and media in promoting the concept of food security and to discuss and address all challenges facing it. This came during her participation in a discussion session within the World Media Forum held on the sidelines of Expo Sharjah 2023 within the theme (Media, Food Security, Opportunities, and...
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First KRCS planeload of supplies arrives in Libya
CAIRO: Kuwait's plane arrived in Libya carrying 40 tons of equipment, food, medical supplies, power generators and tents on board, in addition to rescue boats provided by Kuwait Fire Force. In remarks to KUNA, Libyan Foreign Minister Dr Abdul Hadi Al-Hawaij expressed his thanks and appreciation for Kuwait's humanitarian efforts in relieving those afflicted by Storm Daniel, appreciating the immediate response. The Minister said that the disaster...
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KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Noura Al-Mashaan and a Chinese delegation visit the site of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project on Boubyan Island on Aug 31, 2024. – KUNA
Minister, Chinese delegation visit Mubarak Port
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Guests and dignitaries gather at Marina Hotel to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of Turkey's Victory Day.
Kuwait-Turkey defense partnership bolsters regional peace and security
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Fatemah Al-habib, founder of Qesati, hosting the event.
Kuwaiti athlete shares her story of perseverance en route to Olympics
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Kuwait Times Summer Program students pose for a group photo with Kuwait Times/Kuwait News and Gulf Bank teams. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Gulf Bank and Kuwait Times successfully conclude 3rd edition of Summer Program