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Kremlin slams US supply of depleted uranium to Kyiv
MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Thursday denounced US plans to provide depleted uranium tank rounds to Ukraine, saying Washington would be responsible for any negative lingering impact of the munitions’ use. Depleted uranium munitions are controversial due to their association with health problems such as cancer and birth defects in areas where they were used in past conflicts, though they have not been definitively proven to have caused such issues.The...
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Killer, terrorist on the run in US and Britain
NEW YORK/LONDON: The manhunt continued for a sixth day Wednesday for a convicted murderer who escaped from prison in Pennsylvania, with local schools closed and residents asked to lock their doors. Almost a week after 34-year Brazilian national Danelo Cavalcante slipped away from the Chester County Prison, hundreds of law enforcement officers with helicopters, drones and search dogs were still out in full force looking for the fugitive....
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‘We’re going to sink’: hundreds abandon Caribbean island home
CARTÍ SUGTUPU: On a tiny Caribbean island, hundreds of people are preparing to pack up and move to escape the rising waters threatening to engulf their already precarious homes. Surrounded by idyllic clear waters, the densely populated island of Carti Sugtupu off Panama’s north coast has barely an inch to spare with houses crammed together — some jutting out into the sea on stilts. The island’s Indigenous community of fewer than 2,000...
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As suicides rise, Spain seeks answers despite social taboo
MADRID: “Eleven people commit suicide every day in Spain, the number is growing and the necessary measures are not being taken,” said Victoria de la Serna, 63, whose son took his own life over a decade ago. And she’s outraged by the lack of preventative measures over suicide, which remains a taboo subject in the country. At her side was her 31-year-old daughter Maria Fernandez-Cavada, who pointed to the campaigns against deaths on the...
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Taking G20 to the last mile, leaving none behind
By Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’. This is an all-embracing outlook that encourages us to progress as one universal family, transcending borders, languages, and ideologies. During India’s G20 Presidency, this has translated into a call for human-centric progress. As One Earth, we are coming together to nurture our planet. As...
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Students struggle to pursue higher education abroad
By Ali HamzaKUWAIT: Many students in Kuwait plan to pursue higher education abroad, away from their friends and family. According to UNESCO, Kuwait has 24,390 students studying abroad. As they venture overseas for their tertiary education, they find themselves in a completely different environment and often struggle to adapt to their new surroundings and interact with people from diverse cultures. Many students who currently study in foreign...
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Kuwait focuses on 17 sustainable development goals
KUWAIT: Kuwait sees the 17 sustainable development goals as a priority for making public policies, said General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development on Thursday. In a press statement, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development, Dr Khaled Mahdi, said that the Council’s secretariat held a consultative and preparatory meeting, Thursday, regarding the country’s participation in the Sustainable...
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Defense minister, China ambassador hold talks
KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on Thursday discussed the ongoing preparations for the upcoming visit of His Highness Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to China later this month. A press statement from the General Staff said this came during Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahd’s meeting at Seif Palace, with the Minister of Public Works Dr Amani Bogammaz, Minister...
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What if hiring domestic worker is no longer allowed in Kuwait?
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Living without domestic workers can be challenging and may result in a loss of order and increased chaos in Kuwaiti households. Without domestic assistance, the responsibilities of maintaining cleanliness, organization and daily chores often fall solely on the residents of the home, especially the mother, since society considers raising kids and doing household chores to be a woman’s duty. Kuwait Times interviewed Reem...
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Reads + writes, yet illiterate
On my high school graduation ceremony day, I was smiling on the stage to receive my diploma – after taking my commemorative picture – suddenly I opened the diploma cover to find it empty! I turned my head towards the school staff, who whispered in my ear: “You need to pass the state literacy exam to receive your diploma.” Then, my smile was on one side of my face and the other side was struggling to hide my tears. Four years of...
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Self-driving car revolution is coming
MUNICH: In Munich, where this week’s IAA motor show is taking place, an interactive street survey elicits an overwhelming “yes” when asking passers-by if they would take a self-driving taxi from the station to the Oktoberfest beer festival. But while the number of coloured balls placed in the “yes” column shows no shortage of enthusiasm, experts say the long-promised future of autonomous cars remains some way off. “Five years ago, we...
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NBK opens new branch at The Warehouse Mall in Subahiya
KUWAIT: Seeking to be always closer to customers around the clock inside and outside Kuwait to cater to their needs and deliver top-notch, quick and convenient service, National bank of Kuwait (NBK) has announced opening its new branch at The Warehouse Kuwait Mall in Subahiya Area. NBK always seek to enrich customers’ banking experience, by delivering impeccable banking experience nation-wide, aiming to solidify its leading position in the...
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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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Fatemah Al-habib, founder of Qesati, hosting the event.
Kuwaiti athlete shares her story of perseverance en route to Olympics
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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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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