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KUWAIT: Media and arts personalities are awarded during the third edition of the Kuwaiti Media Day ceremony on Sunday.- Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Over 45 media and arts personalities awarded
By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: The third edition of the Kuwaiti Media Day ceremony was held on Sunday after it was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. During the ceremony, over 45 personalities from the media and arts fields were awarded, including actors, TV presenters, movie directors, journalists, reporters, poets and others.President of the Kuwaiti Society for Media and Communication (KSMC) Madhi Al-Khamees welcomed the attendees, expressing...
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Kuwait and Britain promote ecotourism
KUWAIT: The Environment Public Authority has stressed the importance of environmental cooperation between Kuwait and Britain to raise awareness, promote and sustain the concept of ecotourism in the country. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Monday, on the sidelines of the visit of the British Ambassador Belinda Lewis to the Jahra Reserve, she highlighted the importance of the reserve. - KUNA
SOFIA, Bulgaria: (From L) North Macedonia's Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski, Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov, Montenegro's Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapic and Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca take part in a conference after a meeting of the heads of state of NATO countries from Southeast Europe, in Sofia, on March 28, 2022.-AFP
Zelensky eying Russia neutrality demand
KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday his government is "carefully" considering a Russian demand of Ukrainian neutrality, a key point of contention as negotiators for both sides prepare for a fresh round of talks aimed at ending the brutal month-long war. "This point of the negotiations is understandable to me and it is being discussed, it is being carefully studied," Zelensky said during an interview with several independent Russian...
SHANGHAI, China: Residents are being checked at the entrance of a residential area that is in lockdown, in Jing' an district in Shanghai on March 28, 2022. - AFP
Half of Shanghai in lockdown to curb COVID-19 outbreak
SHANGHAI: Millions of people in China's financial hub were confined to their homes on Monday as the eastern half of Shanghai went into lockdown to curb the country's biggest ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. The move, announced late Sunday, caused a run on grocery stores by residents who have become exasperated with authorities' inability to snuff out the outbreak despite nearly three weeks of increasingly disruptive measures.Authorities are imposing a...
QUEZON CITY, Philippines: Philippine Balikatan Exercise Director Maj. Gen. Charlton Sean Gaerlan (L) and US Exercise Director Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron (2nd R) unfurl the Balikatan flag during the opening ceremony for a 12-day joint military drill, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, east of Manila on March 28, 2022. – AFP
US, Philippines kick off their largest-ever war games
MANILA: The Philippines and the United States launched the largest-ever joint military drills in the archipelago nation on Monday, signalling deepening defence ties as fresh tensions surface in the disputed South China Sea. The war games are the last under outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte, who previously threatened to cancel exercises and axe a key military deal with longtime ally the United States as he pivoted towards China. Nearly 9,000...
ISLAMABAD: Supporters of ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party attend a rally being addressed by Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Islamabad on March 27, 2022.—AFPnn
Thousands rally for embattled Pakistan PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Thousands of Pakistanis gathered in the capital Islamabad on Sunday to rally behind the country's beleaguered Prime Minister Imran Khan who is facing a no confidence vote in parliament. The former cricketing star is accused by the opposition of mismanaging the economy and foreign policy in the most serious challenge to his leadership since coming to power in 2018.Political analysts say Khan has lost the crucial support of the country's...
KUWAIT: Ali Al-Mousa with Waleed Al-Khashti, Zain's team, and event organizers at the company's booth.
Zain announces main partnership of 10th Kuwait Motor Show 2022
KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, announced its main partnership of the 10th edition of the Kuwait Motor Show 2022, the nation's biggest event for automobiles, vehicles, and motorcycles. The show, which offers an exceptional platform for local dealerships to engage with the public, is held until 1 April at 360 Mall under the patronage of the Minister of Public Works and Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable...
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War ends Sri Lanka-Russia flights
COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka's national carrier on Monday ended direct flights to Russia-the crisis-hit island's biggest source of tourists-because of the Ukraine war. It was the only operator of direct connections and the move is a major blow to Sri Lanka's hopes of reviving its pandemic-battered tourism industry and earning foreign exchange to import food, fuel and medicines, which are in short supply.Sri Lankan Airlines said it was...
MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (left) talks with some ministers of his cabinet as he attends a business forum in Madrid on March 28, 2022. - AFP
Spain unveils € 6bn economic package to ease war impact
MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez unveiled Monday plans to offer €6.0 billion ($6.7 billion) in direct aid and fuel subsidies to ease the economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Details of the long-awaited emergency response plan were unveiled as Spain struggles with a growing wave of social unrest over runaway inflation and rising prices, sparking a truck drivers strike, production stoppages and mass protests by farmers...
BOSTON: Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 27, 2022.- AFP
Celtics soar to the top
NEW YORK: Boston seized a share of the Eastern Conference lead, Phoenix dumped Philadelphia in a possible NBA Finals preview and Kyrie Irving's home season debut was spoiled Sunday by the Charlotte Hornets. Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and Jaylen Brown contributed 31 points and 10 rebounds to ignite the Boston Celtics to their sixth consecutive victory, a 134-112 home triumph over Minnesota.The Celtics scored their most points in a half all...
ST GEORGE'S: John Campbell (center) and Nkrumah Bonner (right) of West Indies celebrate the dismissal of Joe Root of England during the 3rd day of the 3rd and final Test between West Indies and England at Grenada National Cricket Stadium on March 26, 2022. - AFP
Root's future as England captain in doubt after West Indies rout
LONDON: Joe Root may be "passionate" about remaining as England's Test captain but should he stay in the post after the West Indies inflicted the latest damaging defeat of his tenure? In January, the 31-year-old star batsman insisted he wanted to begin the process of helping rebuild England's red-ball fortunes by continuing to lead the team in the Caribbean following their humiliating 4-0 Ashes series loss in Australia.But a thumping 10-wicket...
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David Morris opens its first kuwait boutique
David Morris is delighted to announce the launch of its new boutique in Kuwait City, Kuwait, recently opened at the end of September 2021. The boutique is located on the ground floor of Salhiya Complex, Kuwait City’s premier destination for luxury fashion and jewelry, and alongside the world’s most highly-sought brands. Operated in partnership with Ali Bin Ali, it is the brand’s first stand-alone location in Kuwait, and further enhances...