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A competitor throws his paper plane during the national Red Bull Paper Wings paper airplane throwing championships at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.—AFP photos

Brazil paper plane pilots seek international glory

More than a century after their beloved countryman Alberto Santos-Dumont made aviation history, young Brazilians are taking to the skies seeking international glory of their own... with paper airplanes. Eight finalists took part Monday in a heated competition in Rio de Janeiro to pick Brazil's entrants for the world paper airplane championships in Salzburg, Austria in May. Now in its sixth edition, Red Bull Paper Wings 2022 will pit...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (second right) present a certificate of achievement next to Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (right) embrace during the Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit in Gandhinagar yesterday.—AFP

WHO launches traditional medicine hub in India

The World Health Organization launched its Global Centre for Traditional Medicine at a site in India on Tuesday, aimed at unlocking its potential by blending ancient practices with modern science. The GCTM knowledge hub is intended to create a body of reliable evidence and data on traditional medicine practices and products to help inform standards and the cost-effective use of methods that go outside conventional medicine. "Harnessing the...

In this file photo tourists walk in front of the Ancient temple of Parthenon on the Acropolis hill in Athens.—AFP photos

Greece eyes bullish tourism season despite Ukraine war

Greece's pandemic-battered tourism industry is hoping the war in Ukraine won't derail recovery, with hundreds of thousands cancelling trips as the country lifts COVID restrictions in a bid to revive the key sector. The war in Ukraine erupted just as tourism in Greece was coming back to life, with officials betting on a strong season following two years of lockdowns and restrictions.But it has meant the loss of some 600,000 Russians and 240,000...

US actor Johnny Depp testifies during his defamation trial in the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia.—AFP photos

Johnny Depp rejects 'heinous' abuse charges at US defamation trial

"Pirates of the Caribbean" star Johnny Depp denied ever striking a woman as he took the witness stand on Tuesday at the US defamation trial against his former wife, the actress Amber Heard. "There were arguments and things of that nature but never did I myself reach the point of striking Miss Heard in any way," Depp told the jury hearing the case at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Virginia. "Nor have I ever struck any woman in my life," he...

Members of the Cypriot Melodists Byzantine choir read off a tablet showing the Byzantine chant notation as they chant at the Greek Orthodox Church of Ayia Napa (Panagia Church) in Cyprus' eastern coastal city of Ayia Napa.—AFP photos

Chanters in Cyprus carry on 'rich heritage' of Byzantine music

Chanting resonates through a church in the Cypriot resort town of Ayia Napa, darkened but for a few low lights and mobile devices displaying the singers' Byzantine melodies. "This music aims to touch people's souls," said Thomas Anastasiou, 35, a Greek Cypriot chanter from a nearby district. "Singing with people around us is something very important for us."The UN's cultural agency UNESCO inscribed Byzantine chant on its list of intangible...

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah performs the traditional Ardha dance.

Crown Prince visits 'Al-Nabat' Traditional Poets Diwaniya

KUWAIT: Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah paid a visit Monday to 'Al-Nabat' Traditional Poets Diwaniya. His Highness the Crown Prince delivered a speech in which he conveyed greetings of His Highness the Amir to the Diwaniya's members.Sheikh Mishal commended the efforts of poets in preserving the identity of legacy of the...

JERUSALEM: A general view shows the Dome of Rock mosque in Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.- AFP

Zionist forces hit Gaza; Jerusalem tensions spike

JERUSALEM: Zionists carried out their first air strike on the Gaza Strip in months early Tuesday, in response to a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave after a weekend of violence around a Jerusalem holy site. The army also said its special forces had made five arrests overnight in the occupied West Bank, which has seen a string of deadly Zionist raids since an uptick in attacks and demonstrations four weeks ago. Tensions have focused on the...

BUCHA: An aerial picture taken shows coffins being buried during a funeral ceremony at a cemetery in Bucha, Ukraine, amid the Russian invasion. - AFP

Russia expels 36 diplomats

MOSCOW: Russia said on Tuesday it was expelling 36 diplomats from two European countries in retaliation for similar measures taken against Moscow's foreign envoys over the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine. The Russian foreign ministry said it had declared 21 diplomats from Belgium and 15 from the Netherlands "persona non grata", giving them two weeks to leave.Moscow also summoned Luxembourg's envoy, warning him that Russia may decide to...

KARBALA: Picture shows a view of a palm and olive grove in the 'green belt' area of Iraq's central city of Karbala. - AFP

Iraq 'green belt' neglected in climate fight

KARBALA: Envisioned as a lush fortress against worsening desertification and sand storms, the "green belt" of Iraq's Karbala stands as a wilted failure. Sixteen years after its inception, only a fraction of the 76-kilometre crescent-shaped strip of greenery has materialized, though the years proved a deep need for protection against mounting environmental challenges.Eucalyptus, olive groves and date palms first took root in 2006 as part of a plan...

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah delivers a speech during his visit to 'Al-Nabat' Traditional Poets Diwaniya. - Amiri Diwan photos

Crown Prince commends efforts in preserving forefathers’ legacy

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives a souvenir during his visit. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah performs the traditional Ardha dance. A traditional Ardha dance performed during His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's visit.

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah delivers a speech during his visit to Kuwait Sports Club for the Deaf. - Amiri Diwan photos

Crown Prince visits Kuwait Sports Club for Deaf

KUWAIT: Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah paid a visit Monday to Kuwait Sports Club for the Deaf. His Highness the Crown Prince delivered a speech in which he conveyed greetings and congratulations of His Highness the Amir to the club's staff on the holy month of Ramadan. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad...

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Gulf Bank alleviates debtors' debts during Ramadan

KUWAIT: As part of its commitment towards social sustainability during the holy month of Ramadan, Gulf Bank announced its participation in the campaign "Charity Begins at Home" organized by local organization, Altakaful. The campaign aims to alleviate the distress of debtors, who are burdened with debts and have been unable to pay them due to various economic conditions.On this occasion, the manager of Corporate Communications at Gulf Bank,...

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This photograph taken in 1967 shows French actor Alain Delon accompanied by his wife Nathalie Delon. --AFP photos

Alain Delon: Women he loved and left

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Schools reopening amid extreme heat sparks concerns

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The sun sets behind electricity pylons in this file photo. -- Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Kuwait swelters amid power cuts

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KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Aug 18, 2024. — KUNA

India looks to upgrade bilateral ties with Kuwait: Dr Jaishankar

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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

Palestinian fighters claim Tel Aviv bombing, threaten more attacks