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Oslo promise now ‘destroyed dreams’ in Gaza
GAZA: Three decades after a historic handshake on the White House lawn that capped months of secret Zionist-Palestinian talks, disillusioned young Gazans face the consequences and failed promises of the once-celebrated Oslo Accords. The agreements inked in the early 1990s were meant to lead to an independent Palestinian state, but years of stalled negotiations and bloody violence have left any peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict a distant...
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50 years later, wounds of Pinochet regime still raw
SANTIAGO: In the basement of the presidential palace in Chile’s capital, Patricia Herrera was detained and tortured for months before being sent into exile. It was early in a military dictatorship that would kill or cause the disappearance of thousands of people. Fifty years after the US-backed coup that snuffed out Chile’s democracy, the wounds from all that suffering are still raw.Chile on Monday marked 50 years since the coup d'etat with...
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Cyprus migrants face wave of attacks as hostility brews
LIMASSOL: Hours before the masked men came, brandishing Cypriot flags and molotov cocktails, hushed whispers of the imminent rampage travelled down the Limassol seafront strip home to many migrant-owned businesses. Egyptian restaurant owners rushed to bring their water pipes indoors, and a Vietnamese vendor quickly cleared their street displays of greens and sugar cane stalks. But they couldn’t hide the distinct cultural heritage each of them...
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Fernandes shines as Portugal lash Luxembourg in record 9-0 win
BARCELONA: Bruno Fernandes ran the show for Portugal as they romped to a record 9-0 win over Luxembourg on Monday without suspended talisman and all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo. Roberto Martinez’s side have now won all six of their qualifying games, without conceding a single goal and scoring 24 themselves, with this the country’s largest ever victory. Portugal lead the Group J standings, five points clear of Slovakia in second...
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Those times are over’: about scope of Germany rebuild
BERLIN: Nine months before Euro 2024 kicks off in Germany, the hosts have turned to Rudi Voeller to get the team back on track before Tuesday’s friendly against France after coach Hansi Flick was sacked. Flick became the first Germany coach in history to be relieved of his duties after his side slumped to a 4-1 loss to Japan in Wolfsburg on Saturday, the latest in a run of poor results which included a group-stage exit at the World Cup in Qatar...
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Kohli, Rahul star as India crush Pakistan in rain-hit Asia Cup ODI
COLOMBO: Virat Kohli and returning KL Rahul hit unbeaten centuries to lead India’s 228-run thrashing of Pakistan in a rain-hit Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Monday’s reserve day. Kohli (122) and Rahul (111) put together 233 runs as India reached 356-2, a total defended after they bowled out Pakistan for 128 in the 50-over contest in Colombo. Pakistan ended on 128-8 in 32 overs with injured bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah not turning...
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Kuwait wins five medals in Beirut taekwondo tourney
BEIRUT: Kuwait's taekwondo team won five different medal in the fifth annual Beirut Taekwondo Qualifying Tournament. In remarks to KUNA, Kuwait's team coach, Waleed Al-Marshad said that the Kuwaiti taekwondo team won one gold, two silvers and two bronzes, adding that the Kuwaiti athletes performed very well.The Beirut championship is a "qualifying tournament" that allows players to collect the largest possible number of points, he added. On...
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Abdullah Al-Saif wins bronze medal at FOX's Indonesia tourney
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuwait's Abdullah Al-Saif wins the bronze medal at FOX's Indonesia Para Badminton Tourney in the SH6 men's singles. In remarks to KUNA, Head of the Kuwaiti delegation Khaled Sultan said that the tournament was successful especially with Al-Saif's achievement. Sultan also praised the tournament organization and the reception of the delegations and participants by the organizers, adding that the Kuwaiti team benefited a lot from the...
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Kuwait and China strengthening ties
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Minister of Health Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Monday expressed aspiration to strengthen relations with China. During a celebration held by the Chinese Embassy marking the 47th anniversary for dispatching the first Chinese medical team to the country, Al-Awadhi said, “it is an example of cooperation in accordance with agreement signed between both countries in the health sector field.”Zhang JianweiAhmad Al-AwadhiViewing the Chinese...
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Kuwait Red Crescent ready to assist Libya hurricane victims
KUWAIT: Chairperson of Kuwait Red Crescent Society Dr Hilal Al-Sayer declared on Tuesday the society readiness to send urgent aid to Libya to relieve victims of the floods caused by the hurricane "daniel." Dr Al-Sayer said in a statement to KUNA that the society is coordinating with the Libyan Red Crescent to determine pending needs in the regions ravaged by the hurricane He affirmed readiness to dispatch assistance to the victims in line with...
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University organizes counseling program for new students
KUWAIT: Kuwait University, represented by the Department of Academic Guidance at the Deanship of Student Affairs, organized its counseling program for new students for the academic year 2023-2024 at the conference center in Sabah Al-Salem University City on Tuesday. The Acting Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Jassim Al-Hamdan, said in a speech at the meeting that the program is aimed at raising awareness of the university system and the various...
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India ambassador praises humanitarian role of KRCS
KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika on Tuesday praised the role of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) in humanitarian and relief work around the world and its support for people who are affected by natural or man-made disasters.The ambassador said in a press statement during his meeting with the chairman of the board of directors of the Kuwait Red Crescent Dr Hilal Al-Sayer that his visit was aimed at strengthening the relationship...
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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