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US actor Chris Rock speaks onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.-AFP
Chris Rock says 'still kind of processing' Oscars slap: Variety
Comedian Chris Rock broke his silence on Will Smith slapping him at the Oscars ceremony during a stand-up show in Boston Wednesday, the trade publication Variety reported. When Rock took the stage of the sold-out show, he started by asking the audience, "How was your weekend?" His opener brought a wave of laughter. But he then said he did not have any jokes about the slap because he was "still kind of processing what happened," according to...
In this file photo Actor Bruce Willis arrives for the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Honoree's Tribute Concert in Washington, DC.-AFP
Action hero Bruce Willis to retire because of illness
Action hero Bruce Willis, star of the “Die Hard” franchise, is to retire from acting after developing a cognitive illness, his family announced Wednesday. A post on Instagram said Willis had aphasia—a language disorder that robs people of their ability to communicate.  “Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,” read the post. “As a result...
In this file photo Russian opera soprano singer Anna Netrebko performs during the 27th annual Victoires de la musique classique (Classical music award) ceremony at the l'Arsenal de Metz, in Metz, northeastern France.--AFP
Russian soprano Netrebko condemns war, to resume performing in May
Russian superstar soprano Anna Netrebko on Wednesday condemned the war in Ukraine and said she would return to the stage after canceling concerts in the wake of criticism that she was close to the Kremlin. As many Russian artists face pressure to publicly denounce Putin's invasion or risk losing their engagements, Netrebko-one of the world's best-known opera singers-said on Facebook that she wanted to set the record straight and did not support...
DUBAI: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah addresses Kuwait's statement at the World Government Summit on March 30, 2022. - KUNA
PM calls for improving peoples' quality of life
KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Wednesday addressed Kuwait's statement at the World Government Summit hosted by Dubai, calling for collective global action to improve peoples' quality of life. The premier called for a rapid international response and joint efforts by governments to pave the way for improving the quality of life of all nations.Employment of advanced technological and digital solutions to...
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Amir greets citizens, residents on Ramadan
KUWAIT: Amiri Diwan conveyed on Wednesday HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's greetings to citizens and residents on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. The Diwan thanked Allah that this year's Ramadan comes while the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic are receding, urging everyone to continue following relevant health guidelines to maintain their health and safety.It added HH the Amir cannot receive citizens or...
DUBAI: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Wednesday received Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the UAE Executive Council Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum on the sidelines of the World Government Summit (WGS). Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, Advisor at His Highness the Prime Minister's Diwan Sheikh Dr. Basel Humoud Al-Sabah, Kuwaiti Ambassador to the UAE Salah Mohammad Al-Buaijan and His Highness the Prime Minister's accompanying delegation attended the meeting. - KUNA photos
Premier tours EXPO Dubai; UAE VP receives Kuwait PM
KUWAIT: Vice President of UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, in the presence of the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the UAE Executive Council Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum on Wednesday received His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the headquarters of Expo 2020 Dubai. UBAI: UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai receives His...
MP Hamad Al-Matar
51% of children aged 10 unable to read: MP
By B IzzakKUWAIT: MP Hamad Al-Matar strongly criticized on Wednesday the government's educational policy, saying Kuwait spends on education as much as Finland, which occupies the top spot in education in the world, but said the end result in Kuwait is as good as in Uganda. He said that there is an educational gap of 4.8 years in Kuwait, meaning that people who are 18 have the educational skills of people who are 13 years old. The lawmaker said...
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Kuwait sponsors over 1000 orphans in Iraq
IRBIL: Kuwait's Consul to Irbil Dr Omar Al-Kandari on Wednesday announced sponsoring more than a thousand orphans in province of Kurdistan, Iraq, as part of "Kuwait by your side" campaign. Al-Kandari stated to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), that they have distributed today the financial aid provided by donors via Kuwaiti charitable societies and organizations.He further illustrated that the project is organized by local partners and non-government...
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Mubarak 'Alaikom Al-Shahar!
By US Ambassador to Kuwait Alina L RomanowskiOn behalf of the US Embassy, I want to wish all Muslims in Kuwait and around the world a happy Ramadan. Ramadan is a season of fasting, worship, and community, observed every year by two billion Muslims across the globe, nearly four million of whom reside in the United States. As President Biden said: "Muslim Americans have enriched our country since its founding. They are as diverse and vibrant as the...
RIYADH: US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking speaks during a conference on Yemen's war hosted by the GCC on March 30, 2022. - AFP
Saudi Arabia hosts talks on Yemen war
RIYADH: Talks on Yemen’s devastating war started in the Saudi capital Wednesday, but without the Houthi rebels, hours after the Riyadh-led coalition announced a ceasefire for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The week-long discussions in the Saudi capital are hosted by the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council headquartered there and include United Nations envoy Hans Grundberg and Washington’s Tim Lenderking.The talks come after the Saudi-led...
GAZA: Palestinians buy dried fruit for the holy month of Ramadan in Khan Yunis on March 30, 2022. - AFP
Muslims face frugal Ramadan as prices rise
BEIRUT: Russia's Ukraine invasion, which has already exacerbated food woes in parts of Africa and the Middle East, is marring preparations for the holy month of Ramadan and forcing a turn to frugal iftar sunset meals. From Lebanon to Tunisia and Somalia, Muslims who traditionally break a dawn-to-dusk fast with lavish family meals, are now struggling to secure even the most basic staples in light of skyrocketing food and fuel prices."High prices...
Panel discussion during Zain's cloud and cybersecurity event
'Zain Business' showcases latest cloud solutions to Kuwait business community
KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, hosted a two-day event to mark the launch of its managed cloud services and cybersecurity solutions. The event took place at the Recital Hall in Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center (JACC), and featured top executives from business, banking, and retail sectors. The new services are powered by ZainTech, Zain Group's regional digital and ICT solutions arm in the MENA region.The event was...
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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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Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC)
Massive fuel shortage forces electricity cuts in Kuwait
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Interior Minister orders removal of violations in Failaka
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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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EL KFOUR: Lebanon: People inspect the damage to a building after a Zionist airstrike in the southern town of Kfour, in the Nabatiyeh district, on August 17, 2024, amid the ongoing cross-border clashes between Zionist troops and Hezbollah fighters. – AFP
Hezbollah reveals its military muscle