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Truong Van Dao rides past a house in a wooden tank made from the conversion of an old minibus in a residential area in Bac Ninh province.—AFP photos

Vietnamese dad spends thousands converting van into wooden tank for son

A Vietnamese father has spent hundreds of hours and invested thousands converting an old van into a wooden tank for his son-an unusual hobby in a country once ravaged by war. Every weekend, Truong Van Dao trundles what was once a 16-seat minibus around his neighbourhood in Bac Ninh province, east of capital Hanoi, with his three-year-old son sat proudly in the turret.The wooden vehicle, based on a French EBR105 model and complete with a...

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Disabled Table Tennis team grab 11 medals

By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Kuwait Disabled Table Tennis team collected 11 medals (one gold, four silver and six bronze), at the Arab Clubs Championship that was held at the Olympic village in Egypt with 42 players from Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq and Algeria participating. Irada Disabled Club Player Fahad Al-Otaibi won the gold medal in the singles. Malak Hadi Al-Enezi from Irada won the women's singles silver medal and third place in teams....

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Kuwait Tumooh Sports Club shines in Dubai

By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Kuwait Tumooh Sports Club for the mentally disabled spent nine days at the Expo 2020 in Dubai, where they showcased and displayed awareness works besides sports, and gained respect. The participation added a patriotic flavor to Kuwait pavilion as it coincided with national day celebrations.Tumooh Club participated with 34 players from both genders in addition to coaches and administrators. The delegation was headed by...

DUBAI: (left to right) CNBC’s anchor and session moderator Hadley Gamble, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Premier Masrour Barzani, and the UAE’s Energy and Infrastructure Minister Suhail bin Mohamed Al-Mazrouei attend a plenary session titled “Is the World Ready for A Future Beyond Oil?” at the World Government Summit in Dubai on March 29, 2022. – AFP

Oil volatility 'worse' without OPEC+ bloc: Saudi minister

DUBAI: Volatility on oil markets sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine would be worse without OPEC+, the Saudi energy minister said on Tuesday, insisting the alliance that includes Russia deserves credit. Oil shot up to nearly $140 on supply fears after Russia sent troops into its neighbor on February 24, and the price of crude is still trading at well over $100 a barrel. "I certainly believe that if it wasn't for OPEC+ existing, we would not...

BRUSSELS, Belgium: File photo shows Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C) Britain's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss (L) and Britain's military representative to NATO Ben Bathurst (R) leave NATO Headquarters following a summit in Brussels on March 24, 2022. – AFP

British police to issue 20 initial 'Partygate' fines

LONDON: British police investigating breaches of coronavirus lockdown laws by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff in Downing Street announced Tuesday it would be issuing 20 initial fines. London's Metropolitan Police said it would not be disclosing the number or identities of those being fined, but Johnson is reportedly not among those hit in the first wave of sanctions.The news nevertheless risks reviving the so-called "partygate" scandal...

RABAT: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (C-L) is received by Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita (C-R) at the foreign ministry headquarters in the capital Rabat on March 29, 2022. - AFP

Blinken in Morocco for security talks

RABAT: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting Morocco on Tuesday to discuss regional security and meet the United Arab Emirates de facto leader Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. The trip comes in the shadow of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which along with sanctions has sent wheat and fuel prices soaring in a serious blow for import-dependent North African countries."We know this pain is keenly felt in the Middle East and North Africa,...

HONIARA, Solomon Islands: An undated handout photo released on March 29, 2022 by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) shows China Police Liason Team officers training local RSIPF officers in drill, unarmed combat skills, advanced usage of long sticks, round shields, tactical batons, T-shape baton, handcuffs, basic rifle tactics and crowd control. – AFP

Solomon Islands premier says China security deal 'ready for signing'

HONIARA, Solomon Islands: The Solomon Islands' prime minister said Tuesday that a contentious security agreement with Beijing was "ready for signing", denying reports that his country had been pressured to allow a Chinese naval base to be built in the Pacific island nation. In an impassioned speech to parliament, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare offered little detail on the final deal beyond saying that there was "no intention whatsoever... to...

KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador Sibi George addresses the meeting at the Indian embassy on Monday

UAE-India FTA covers wide spectrum of trade relations

By Sajeev K PeterKUWAIT: The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed between the United Arab Emirates and India recently, will cover a wide spectrum of trade relations between the countries such as goods, services and digital trade, among others, and will allow 90 percent of India's exports a preferential access to the UAE, announced Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sibi George.Addressing a press conference at the Embassy of India,...

WASHINGTON, US: US President Joe Biden (right) announces his Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 as Acting Office of Management and Budget director Shalanda Young listens in the State Dinning Room of the White House in Washington, DC on March 28, 2022. – AFP

US budget seeks $6.9bn to aid Ukraine, bolster NATO

WASHINGTON, US: US President Joe Biden (right) announces his Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 as Acting Office of Management and Budget director Shalanda Young listens in the State Dinning Room of the White House in Washington, DC on March 28, 2022. – AFPWASHINGTON: The United States would spend $6.9 billion to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion and support NATO member countries under a budget proposal released Monday by President Joe Biden's...

TORONTO: Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Raptors on March 28, 2022 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.- AFP photos

Siakam and Raptors upset Celtics

TORONTO: Pascal Siakam poured in 40 points as the Toronto Raptors snapped the Boston Celtics' six-game win streak with a 115-112 overtime victory on Monday. Siakam and the Raptors took advantage of a depleted Celtics line-up to grab a crucial victory that boosts Toronto's hopes of securing an automatic postseason berth. The win moves Toronto level with the Chicago Bulls on 43 wins and 32 losses in the East, just ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers...

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WCup favorites Australia suffered a major setback

WELLINGTON: Tournament favorites Australia suffered a major setback Tuesday on the eve of their Women's World Cup semi-final against the West Indies, losing all-rounder Ellyse Perry to injury. Captain Meg Lanning confirmed the six-time champion Australians would be without Perry, who suffered back spasms during the group stage win over South Africa last week. Twenty-year-old all-rounder Annabel Sutherland is likely to replace the accomplished...

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Zain 'main partner' of IAME Series Kuwait

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, announced its main partnership with the IAME Series Kuwait karting competition, organized by the Kuwait Club for Motorsports (KCM) throughout the weekend at Kuwait Motor Town in Araifjan. The event witnessed great participation from crowds and karting enthusiasts alike.Zain is a strong believer in the vital role played by private sector institutions in developing the local youth and...

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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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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