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SHENYANG, China: This photo taken on May 15, 2022 shows people selling items from the trunks of their cars along a river in Shenyang, in China's northeastern Liaoning province. – AFP
China's retail sales slump as lockdowns cause chaos
BEIJING: China's retail sales and factory output slumped to their lowest levels in around two years, official data showed Monday, capturing the dismal economic fallout from Beijing's zero-COVID policy. The world's second-largest economy has persisted with strict virus measures, choking up global supply chains as dozens of Chinese cities-including key business hub Shanghai-grapple with restrictions. Although officials have said they plan to...
BANGKOK: Members of the Indian men's badminton team celebrate after defeating Indonesia in the men's finals of the Thomas and Uber Cup badminton tournament on May 15, 2022. – AFP
Indian badminton heroics knock even cricket off front pages
NEW DELHI: India's historic first Thomas Cup crown was splashed across front pages Monday with some people saying it can be a turning point for badminton much like the country's maiden cricket World Cup title in 1983. Coming in as underdogs against 14-time champions Indonesia, a ruthless India won the final of the men's team championship on Sunday in Bangkok to propel badminton to a rare place on center stage in the cricket-crazy nation.World...
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Action continues at Gulf Games
By Abdelatif SharaaKUWAIT: The third Gulf Games enter the second day with the start of shooting competitions at Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex. Competitions will start with trap, as shooters will shoot a round of 75 targets, with the 10m air pistol at 10:30 am followed by the finals. The morning period will witness the 50m rifle three positions competition, while the finals will be held at 2:00 pm.Secretary General of Kuwait and...
KUWAIT: Mohammed Al-Rajhi with Sheikh Fahad Al-Nasser, Sheikh Mubarak Al-Faisal, Saqr Al-Mulla and Hamad Al-Musaibeeh.
Zain official sponsor of third GCC Games
KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, announced its official sponsorship of the third GCC games hosted by the Kuwait between May 16-31 and organized by the Kuwait Olympic Committee. The regional games come under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.Zain took part in a special visit to the Kuwait National Futsal Team's training camp, attended by Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs...
Ukrainian servicemen get tattoos during the “Art Weapon” festival in Kyiv.—AFP photos 
Ukrainians embrace tattoos amid patriotic outpouring
From odes to embattled military units to expressions of love for the motherland, Ukrainians are embracing tattoos amid the ongoing war with Russia. At the “Art Weapon” festival, dozens chose to show their love for their nation by getting inked, with payments for the tattoos going straight to the Ukrainian military as donations. The event took place at an abandoned Soviet-era factory on Saturday, where droning electronica clashed with crunchy...
Zion Ricks-Gaines, who is totally blind, poses for a photo with his skateboard at a skateboard park in San Francisco, California.—AFP photos
Shot twice, completely blind: US teen is still skateboarding
Being shot in both eyes and completely blinded didn’t stop Zion Ricks-Gaines from skateboarding. It made him want to do it even more. “I still want to go pro, I still want to accomplish being a professional skateboarder,” the 19-year-old said as he readied a kickflip at a skatepark in San Francisco. And now he wants to share that enthusiasm with everyone he meets.“I want to start more skate after-school programs for students. I feel like...
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'Doctor Strange' slips but stays atop N America box office
Marvel and Disney's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" saw a sharp dropoff this weekend from its blockbuster opening, but still reported $61 million in estimated ticket sales to top North America's box office, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. The superhero sequel, again starring Benedict Cumberbatch, had opened last weekend to a year's best $187 million. It has now earned $292 million domestically and an additional...
Prize-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof
Iran film-makers condemn arrest of fellow directors
A group of Iranian actors and film directors have published an open letter condemning the questioning and arrest of several film-makers in recent days as well as raids on their homes. The letter, published on the Instagram account of prize-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, also condemned the current climate for making films in Iran. It has emerged as protests continue in Iran over price hikes for basic goods including bread that have...
KUWAIT: National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem writes a message of condolence for slain Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh at the Palestinian Embassy on May 15, 2022. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Officials pay tribute to Abu Akleh
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: The Embassy of Palestine opened a condolence book on Sunday to pay tribute to martyred Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. In a press statement, Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub strongly condemned the assassination of Abu Akleh. He noted Abu Akleh was not only a journalist - she was a dear friend and an icon, praising Kuwait’s condemnation of the crime of her killing.National Assembly Speaker Marzouq...
KUWAIT: Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub (left) speaks with Kuwait's National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem at the Embassy of Palestine on Sunday. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Palestine envoy eulogizes fallen reporter: Abu Akleh's death united Muslims and Christians
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: The Embassy of Palestine opened a condolence book on Sunday to pay tribute to martyred Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. In a press statement, Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub strongly condemned the assassination of Abu Akleh. He noted Abu Akleh was not only a journalist - she was a dear friend and an icon, praising Kuwait's effort in condemning the crime of her killing. Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait...
ABU DHABI: Kuwaiti National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem offers condolence to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. - National Assembly photos
Speaker Ghanem offers condolences to UAE President
ABU DHABI: Kuwaiti National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem and his accompanying delegation on Sunday offered condolence to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Al Nahyan family members over the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Kuwaiti National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem arrives to offer condolence on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.The Kuwaiti speaker's accompanying delegation comprised...
KUWAIT: Vehicles drive in dusty weather on Fourth Ring Road in Kuwait on May 13, 2022. - Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikh
Kuwait spared early summer start, but sandstorm problem persists
By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: People have noticed changes in the weather in Kuwait, as usually in this period of the year, the temperature is above 40 degrees Celsius. Also, sandstorms are becoming more frequent, when in the past they appeared later in the year.Meteorologist and Astronomer Adel Al-Saadoun said climatic cycles don't repeat annually in exact timings of the year. "Climatic cycles are related to the Sun and the directions of wind. This...
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GAZA: Friends and relatives mourn over the body of photojournalist Ibrahim Muhareb, who was killed as he was covering the advance of Zionist forces north of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip the previous day, at Al-Nasser Hospital on Aug 19, 2024. - AFP
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KUWAIT: Inmates line up at the new deportation center in Sulaibiya.
New deportation center opens
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