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Justice ministry bills added to expat travel conditions
By B IzzakKUWAIT: The interior ministry announced on Wednesday that as of Thursday, Sept 7, the payment of justice ministry bills is required before expats are allowed to leave the country. Expats can pay justice ministry bills through the ministry website or the government application Sahel. Most bills can also be paid at the airport.The justice ministry is added to a list of services bills that expats must settle before leaving the country for...
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Saudi, Iran exchange ambassadors after years-long rupture
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Iran arrived Tuesday in the Islamic Republic, and his counterpart landed in Riyadh, cementing a restoration of ties between the Gulf rivals after a seven-year rupture in ties. Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic relations and reopen their respective embassies following a China-brokered deal announced in March.Riyadh and Tehran severed ties in 2016 after Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran were...
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2023 is likely to be hottest year on record
PARIS: 2023 is likely to be the hottest year in human history, and global temperatures during the Northern Hemisphere summer were the warmest on record, the EU climate monitor said on Wednesday. Heatwaves, droughts and wildfires struck Asia, Africa, Europe and North America over the last three months, with dramatic impact on economies, ecosystems and human health.The average global temperature in June, July and August was 16.77 degrees Celsius,...
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India space odyssey: A march ahead for the mankind
By Dr Adarsh Swaika Indian AmbassadorThe Blue Supermoon which most of us in Kuwait witnessed last week seemed extra special and closer, due to the presence of an extraordinary Indian duo on the surface of the moon. The Vikram Lander and the Pragyan Rover- propelled onto by Chandrayaan-3, India’s lunar Mission, made history and headlines worldwide by being the first mission ever to touchdown on the moon’s dark side, its South Pole. India...
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Arab-Japan forum addressing global challenges
CAIRO: The Third Arab-Japan Political Dialogue Forum, convened at the foreign minister level at the Arab League on Tuesday, adopted a joint statement highlighting the importance of cooperation to address the challenges facing the international community. The conferees expressed hope to open new horizons for cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, educational, environmental, and energy areas, according to the statement. The ministers...
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Drone technology and its necessity
By Ali HamzaKUWAIT: The first-ever drone, known as the Kettering Bug, was created by Charles Kettering in the United States during World War I. It was a pilotless, radio-controlled aircraft made primarily of wood and canvas. Remarkably, it had the capability to carry a bomb equal to its own weight, which was approximately 136 kg. In the 21st century, numerous types of drones have been developed, each serving various purposes and playing pivotal...
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KRCS promoting first-aid culture
Abdulrahman Al-AounKUWAIT: Director General of Kuwait Red Crescent Society Abdulrahman Al-Aoun affirmed on Wednesday necessity of promoting the culture of first aid by training volunteers and personnel of the civil society and state civil servants. Al-Aoun, in a statement during a seminar organized by the society, said first aid is crucial for saving lives, particularly in accidents where quick and correct medical intervention is quite...
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‘Knights of Industry’ program students visit Kuwait Times and Kuwait News
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Students from Kuwait Industries Union’s “Knights of Industry” program, in collaboration with LOYAC, visited Kuwait Times and Kuwait News with the aim of getting an educational and eye-opening experience in journalism. The students were exposed to the world of journalism, helping them understand how news is researched, written, published and posted on social media.PR and CSR Manager Jana Alnaqeeb gave students a glimpse...
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Strike kills 17 in Ukraine market
KYIV: A Russian strike killed at least 17 people at a market in east Ukraine Wednesday, officials said, in an attack that President Volodymyr Zelensky described as deliberate and “heinous”. Projectiles tore through the center of Kostiantynivka — a town of nearly 70,000 people in the Donetsk region — hours after America’s top diplomat arrived in Kyiv to announce new wartime aid. Ukraine’s newly appointed defense minister meanwhile...
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China warns against 'new Cold War'
JAKARTA: China's premier said on Wednesday major powers must keep their differences under control and avoid "a new Cold War", in a thinly veiled reference to Washington, as top Asian and US officials gathered for talks in Indonesia. Beijing has expressed concern about US-backed blocs forming on its doorstep, while facing disputes with other powers in the region over the South China Sea and other issues. "Disagreements and disputes may arise...
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Biden heads to divided G20 with Xi, Putin absent
NEW DELHI: US President Joe Biden heads to India for the G20 summit this weekend aiming to capitalize on the glaring absence of China’s and Russia’s leaders to bolster alliances in the sharply divided bloc. Deep disagreements on Russia’s war in Ukraine, the phasing out of fossil fuels and debt restructuring will dominate talks and likely hamper agreements at the two-day meeting in New Delhi. Biden will discuss “a range of joint efforts to...
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Kuwait FM meets UNRWA official, reaffirms support to Palestinians
CAIRO: Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Sabah, emphasized on Wednesday, Kuwait’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people, the acquisition of their legitimate political rights, and the establishment of an independent state. This was during a meeting with the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini.The meeting,...
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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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US ambassador Karen Sasahara
US media roundtable: Spotlight on US-Kuwait military, economic ties