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Mobil 1 along with Red Bull Racing close the gap
KUWAIT: Mobil 1 along with Red Bull Racing is one of the most successful teams in recent Formula One history, winning 62 Formula One Grand Prix races, four Drivers' and four Constructors' World Championships during the last 15 years. The vast knowledge and expertise needed to succeed in Grand Prix Racing fits perfectly with the Mobil 1(tm) team's approach: It's about clear thinking, extensive research, and a combined effort of technology and...
In this file photo, Spacex founder Elon Musk celebrates after the successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the manned Crew Dragon spacecraft at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. - AFP n
Elon Musk named the Time magazine person of the year
In this file photo, Spacex founder Elon Musk celebrates after the successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the manned Crew Dragon spacecraft at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. - AFP photosTime magazine yesterday named Tesla founder and space entrepreneur Elon Musk as its person of the year, capping a roller-coaster 2021 for the technology magnate. The brash South African-born 50-year-old with grand ambition...
Swimmers compete during the annual harbour swimming race in Hong Kong. - AFP photos
Hong Kong's annual harbor swim resumes after 3 years
Swimmers compete during the annual harbour swimming race in Hong Kong. - AFP photosAn annual swim across Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor was held yesterday for the first time in three years, after being cancelled due to the pro-democracy protests and then the pandemic. The one-kilometer race is among the few major sporting events permitted to resume this year in the financial hub. However, under the government's strict anti-virus restrictions only...
Photo shows hanged meat carcasses at the Rungis International Market, southern Paris. The world's largest fresh produce market will once again be present during the festive season, despite the fifth wave of COVID. - AFP n
Europe's big meat, dairy firms accused of climate 'greenwash'
Photo shows hanged meat carcasses at the Rungis International Market, southern Paris. The world's largest fresh produce market will once again be present during the festive season, despite the fifth wave of COVID. - AFPGreenhouse gas emissions from Europe's biggest meat and dairy firms continue to increase, according to a new report yesterday, which found many firms are polluting "with impunity". The non-profit Institute for Agriculture and...
Tamil film director PS Vinothraj (left) poses with actor Chellappandi during the 52nd International Film Festival of India in Panaji. PS Vinothraj's low-budget debut movie 'Koozhangal' - internationally known by its translated title 'Pebbles' - has been selected as India's entry to the international feature film category at next year's Oscars. - AFP n
From flower hawker to film auteur: India's new cinematic sensation
Tamil film director PS Vinothraj (left) poses with actor Chellappandi during the 52nd International Film Festival of India in Panaji. PS Vinothraj's low-budget debut movie 'Koozhangal' - internationally known by its translated title 'Pebbles' - has been selected as India's entry to the international feature film category at next year's Oscars. - AFPAt a bustling Indian market, a child laborer carrying bags of flowers was captivated by cameramen...
(From left) Actresses Carol Lawrence, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno arrive for the premiere of Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. - AFP n
New 'West Side Story': The top film in North America
(From left) Actresses Carol Lawrence, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno arrive for the premiere of Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. - AFP"West Side Story," Steven Spielberg's remake of the hugely popular 1961 movie musical, danced to the top of the North American box office in its opening weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. Spielberg's updated take on the New York-set "Romeo and...
Seihan Mori, master of the ancient Kiyomizu temple writes the Chinese character, known in Japan as 'kanji', for 'gold', which was selected as the single best kanji to symbolize the year of 2021 at the temple in Kyoto. - AFP n
Japan picks Olympic 'gold' as kanji character of the year
Seihan Mori, master of the ancient Kiyomizu temple writes the Chinese character, known in Japan as 'kanji', for 'gold', which was selected as the single best kanji to symbolize the year of 2021 at the temple in Kyoto. - AFPThe linguistic symbol for "gold" was voted Japan's character of the year yesterday in honor of the Tokyo Olympics, which went ahead despite virus postponement, sexism scandals and a near-total ban on spectators. Japan won a...
Naoya Inoue of Japan celebrates his win over Nonito Donaire of Philippines after their World Boxing Super Series bantamweight final at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. - AFP n
'Monster' Inoue: Japan's unbeaten boxer with dynamite in his fists
Naoya Inoue of Japan celebrates his win over Nonito Donaire of Philippines after their World Boxing Super Series bantamweight final at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. - AFPTOKYO: Naoya Inoue's nickname is "Monster" and with good reason - he is regarded as one of boxing's best pound-for-pound fighters and has won all his 21 bouts, 18 by knockout. The reigning WBA and IBF bantamweight world champion made his Las Vegas debut last year with a...
Muneera Al-Huwaidi and Madhi Al-Khamees present Zain's awards to Al-Khashti and the company's team nn
Zain receives five awards at Kuwait Creativity Award
Muneera Al-Huwaidi and Madhi Al-Khamees present Zain's awards to Al-Khashti and the company's team.KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, announced that it has received five accolades at the Arab Media Forum's 9th Kuwait Creativity Award, recognizing the company's distinguished track of media productions and awareness campaigns. The event was held under the patronage of Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of...
KAWASAKI, Japan: A man walks on a bridge as the Keihin Industrial Zone is pictured behind in Kawasaki yesterday. -AFPnn
Business sentiment cautious in Japan as virus fears linger
KAWASAKI, Japan: A man walks on a bridge as the Keihin Industrial Zone is pictured behind in Kawasaki yesterday. - AFPTOKYO: Japan's major manufacturers remain cautious about the economy's trajectory, with business sentiment flat for the quarter as concerns about the pandemic linger, a key survey showed yesterday. Among major non-manufacturers however, there was an improvement in confidence about the world's third largest economy, offering...
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UK airlines lash out at govt over Omicron curbs
LONDON: A group of airlines accused the UK government yesterday of a "haphazard and disproportionate approach" to travel restrictions in the wake of the Omicron variant and demanded further state help to prevent a "permanent scarring" of the industry. "Whilst we fully recognize the need to take steps to contain the initial impact of the Omicron variant, travel has been singled out with the introduction of disproportionate restrictions," Airlines...
BERLIN: Germany's Finance Minister Christian Lindner announces a 60 billion euro ($68 billion) climate investment plan after the cabinet meeting yesterday.n
German cabinet OKs $68bn climate investment plan
BERLIN: Germany's Finance Minister Christian Lindner announces a 60 billion euro ($68 billion) climate investment plan after the cabinet meeting yesterday.BERLIN: The new German government approved a 60 billion euro ($68 billion) climate investment plan in a cabinet meeting yesterday, laying the first stone towards achieving its ambitious environmental targets. The agreement was announced by Finance Minister Christian Lindner, who celebrated a...
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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