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Woody Allen says supports #MeToo as 50th film shows at Venice
After a critical mauling for Roman Polanski, there was a warmer reception at the Venice Film Festival on Monday for another blacklisted director -- Woody Allen -- who insisted he supported the #MeToo movement "when it's beneficial". The festival also saw the dark side of Elvis Presley with Sofia Coppola's well-received biopic of the rocker's wife, "Priscilla". But there was particular adulation for Allen's 50th film, "Coup de Chance" ("Stroke of...
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Japan's Ryusuke Hamaguchi on following his Oscar success
Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi made history with his Oscar-winning "Drive My Car". For his follow-up, he has retreated into nature. "Evil Does Not Exist", which got its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Monday, has again impressed critics with its tale of a city-based corporation threatening a pristine rural village with a tourism project. The movie came about when composer Eiko Ishibashi asked Hamaguchi to shoot footage in the...
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Microsoft gambles big on Hollywood-esque 'Starfield'
"Starfield", one of the most-anticipated video games in years, launches worldwide on Wednesday with the hype -- and production standards -- of a Hollywood blockbuster. And Microsoft has billions riding on its success. The ever-evolving game is the tech giant's bid to lock players into its Xbox subscription service after some eye-poppingly enormous investments in the gaming sector, which is worth $200 billion globally.A universe-spanning...
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Calls for reform of global finance system dominate Africa summit
NAIROBI: UN chief Antonio Guterres joined African leaders on Tuesday in demanding urgent reforms to the “outdated and unfair” global financial system, speaking at a landmark climate summit in Kenya aimed at showcasing the continent’s green potential. The Nairobi summit hopes to boost investment in renewables, with the UAE on Tuesday pledging $4.5 billion to accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition as the continent’s leaders look to...
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Global tensions risk clean energy progress: IEA chief
NAIROBI: The head of the International Energy Agency urged the United States and China to set aside their differences and align on climate change, warning in an interview Monday that “geopolitical fractures” risked holding back the clean energy transition. Speaking at the African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Fatih Birol told AFP that these international rifts, partly stoked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, are “becoming more and more...
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Kuwait Airways hosts AACO meeting on digital transformation
KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways opened the Arab Air Carrier’s Organization(AACO) meeting on digital transformation in the aviation sector, which was organized in Kuwait, in the presence of various experts and specialists in the air transport sector during the period from Sept 5-6, 2023. The meeting discussed the latest mechanisms for digital transformation and artificial intelligence and focused on the methods to develop and improve this aspect in the...
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ABK promotes its A+ Student account at IUK
KUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) recently promoted its A+ Student account at International University of Kuwait (IUK) to newly-enrolled 2023-2024 semester students. The bank’s participation demonstrates its dedication to enhancing financial knowledge and encouraging young people to develop a habit of saving. The A+ Student account is designed for younger demographics aged16 to 25, offering a wide range of valuable features and benefits,...
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Gulf Bank launches ninth edition of its Ajyal program
KUWAIT: As part of its continuous efforts to develop and enhance the capabilities of its employees, Gulf Bank has launched the ninth edition of its Ajyal program. The latest edition of the program includes a new batch of trainees who have been working for up to five years in Gulf Bank, and aims to assist the employees in refining their skills, and helping them develop, and expand, their capabilities both personally and professionally. For the...
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Huawei Cloud launches services in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Huawei Cloud on Tuesday announced the launch of the Huawei Cloud Riyadh Region, going live immediately. Unveiled at the Huawei Cloud Summit Saudi Arabia 2023, the new Riyadh region will help promote digital-led economic growth in the country. The launch of the Huawei Cloud Riyadh Region announced that Saudi Arabia Region will be Huawei Cloud’s focus in serving the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa, providing innovative, reliable,...
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Best Al-Yousifi launches Sharp’s latest AQUOS XLED 4K TV
KUWAIT: Sharp Corporation officially announced the entry of its latest AQUOS XLED 4K TV to the Asia, Middle East, and Africa Region in May 2023. This is an upgrade of its earlier introduced AQUOS XLED in Japan in 2021, the technology that combines the best part of LCD and OLED TVs. The latest model is set to define a new generation flagship TV with artistic design, as well as excellent innovations, bringing users a “True to Life” viewing...
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Kuwait joins ASEAN amity pact
JAKARTA: Kuwait on Monday officially signed the instrument of accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) during the 43rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in the Indonesian capital Jakarta. According to a statement issued by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah signed the instrument of accession to the treaty in a ceremony held in...
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UAE astronaut returns to Earth
JACKSONVILLE, Florida: UAE astronaut Sultan Al-Neyadi and his fellow crewmembers successfully returned to Earth on Monday following a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. The Crew6 team, traveling aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule, safely splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville, Florida, concluding their 17-hour journey in space.SpaceX crews promptly retrieved the capsule, and the astronauts were safely taken out...
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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