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KUWAIT: Head of the delegation Hassan Al-Kandari (center) with Hamza Al-Bahbahani (left) and Dhari Al-Shammari. - KUNAn
Kuwaiti team snatches gold, silver medals in Karate tournament
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Kyokushin-Kan karate team won late Friday gold and silver medals at an international full-contact Karate tournament held in Antalya, Turkey. Kuwait's Hamza Al-Bahbahani and Dhari Al-Shammari came in first and second respectively in the 85 and 75 kg kumite competitions held at the second Ashihara World Championship. Speaking to the press, head of the delegation Sensei Hassan Al-Kandari said the tournament saw the participation of...
Nejoud Al-Yagout
The Russian and the Ukrainian Within Us
By Nejoud Al-Yagout is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Some people say that this quote is attributed to Einstein, others claim he never said it. The point is: Here we are again. Another dictator. Another invasion. And another instance of people taking sides. As a citizen of Kuwait, it is reminiscent of what happened to us in 1990. Saddam sent troops close to the border. Many across the globe,...
IRPIN, Ukraine: People cross a destroyed bridge as they evacuate this city northwest of Kyiv during heavy shelling and bombing yesterday. - AFP n
Putin: Any countries imposing no-fly zone party to conflict
KYIV: A strategic Ukrainian city put off a planned evacuation of residents yesterday blaming Russian forces for breaking their temporary ceasefire as the Russian leader warned the West of a wider war if a no-fly zone is set up. "Any movement in this direction will be considered by us as participation in an armed conflict by that country," President Vladimir Putin said. With his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky criticizing NATO for ruling...
TEHRAN: Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi and Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami attend a press conference yesterday. - AFP n
Iran, UN watchdog agree approach to resolve nuke issues
TEHRAN: Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency said yesterday after talks in Tehran that they agreed on an approach to resolve issues crucial in efforts to revive the country's 2015 nuclear deal. The announcement came shortly before Russia said it would seek guarantees from the United States before it backs the deal, potentially scuppering hopes the agreement could be wrapped up soon. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said the UN agency and Iran...
TEHRAN: Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi and Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami attend a press conference yesterday. - AFP n
Chelsea boost top-four bid
LONDON: Chelsea ignored the drama over Roman Abramovich's decision to sell the club as Kai Havertz inspired a 4-0 rout of Premier League strugglers Burnley, while Leeds manager Jesse Marsch suffered a 1-0 defeat at Leicester in his first game yesterday. All Premier League captains were wearing armbands in Ukraine colours this weekend and clubs held a minute's applause in a show of solidarity with the country following Russia's invasion. The war...
MUMBAI: Australian bowling legend Shane Warne leaves the field after his last international match at Wankhede Stadium in this May 20, 2011 file photo. - AFP n
Foul play not suspected in Warne's death
KOH SAMUI, Thailand: Thai police yesterday said foul play was not suspected in the shock death of Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne, who died of a suspected heart attack while on holiday on the paradise island of Koh Samui aged just 52. Police said late yesterday he would be flown from Koh Samui to nearby Surat Thani today for an autopsy, before being transported home to Australia.The "King" of spin's death sparked a global outpouring of...
KABUL: Taleban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani speaks to new Afghan police recruits during a graduation ceremony at the police academy yesterday. - AFP n
Haqqani group leader finally shows his face
KABUL: One of the Taleban's most secretive leaders, whose only picture on US "most wanted" lists is a grainy semi-covered profile, was photographed openly for the first time yesterday at a passing-out parade for new Afghan police recruits. Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, who also heads the feared Haqqani Network, has previously only been photographed clearly from behind - even since the hardline Islamists seized power last August."For your...
HEBRON: People help carry away an injured Palestinian protester amidst clashes with the Zionist entity's forces in the center of the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday. - AFPn
Kuwait voices concern over dangerous breaches against Palestinian people
GENEVA: The State of Kuwait on Friday expressed deep concern at dangerous violations of the international humanitarian laws targeting the Palestinians and impunity for the Zionist entity's perpetrators. Kuwait's alarm in this respect was manifested by the country's Permanent Representative at the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Jamal Al-Ghuneim. The perpetrators, namely the Zionist entity's occupation forces...
Ali Al-Mousan
Kuwait International Rally to take place on March 17-19
KUWAIT: Head of Kuwait International Motorsport Club, Chairman of the organizing committee of Kuwait International Rally 2022 Emad Bukhamseen said the rally will be held under the patronage of Public Works Minister, State Minister for Youth Affairs Ali Al-Mousa during the period of March 17-19. He thanked Minister Mousa for his patronage as this comes out of his support of such championships and caring for the youth as they make up a large part...
Danah Al-Jasemn
stc concludes its successful participation in 'The Avenues Sky'
KUWAIT: Kuwait Telecommunications Company - stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, concluded its successful participation in "The Avenues Sky" - season 2 during the month of February, a family-oriented event at the Avenues Mall with a range of activities for children and adults.In its statement, stc mentioned that its participation in the event was...
KUWAIT: A heavy sandstorm hit Kuwait on Friday, which drastically reduced down visibility in most areas around the country. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyatn
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BERN: Switzerland announced Monday it would follow the sanctions being imposed by the European Union, abandoning Bern's traditional reserve by ordering the immediate freezing of assets belonging to Russian companies and individuals appearing on the EU blacklist.n
Neutral Switzerland's economy shaken by sanctions on Russia
GENEVA: Switzerland's newly-adopted tough stance on Russia has forced the Swiss economy to readjust to sanctions, blowing a wind of panic through the raw materials market in particular. Switzerland announced Monday it would follow the sanctions being imposed by the European Union, abandoning Bern's traditional reserve by ordering the immediate freezing of assets belonging to Russian companies and individuals appearing on the EU blacklist. And it...
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Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC)
Massive fuel shortage forces electricity cuts in Kuwait
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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
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KUWAIT: His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil Dr Imad Mohamed Al-Ateeqi (center) is greeted by Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Hamad Al-Sabah (second right) and other officials. — KUNA
Oil minister returns to Kuwait after treatment in Turkey
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JAHRA: Part of the Al-Shagaya Concentrated Solar Power Project is seen in this photo taken from the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research website.
KAPP shortlists companies for Dabdeba, Shagaya
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Interior Minister orders removal of violations in Failaka