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Kuwait reports 915 new COVID-19 cases
KUWAIT: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infected 915 people in Kuwait during the past 24 hours, the official spokesperson of the ministry of health announced on Friday. Dr Abdullah Al-Sanad, speaking during his daily update about the pandemic locally, said the total number of infected cases climbed to 43,703. Moreover, the virus claimed the lives of two persons in the same period, raising the tally of deaths to 341.The confirmed cases included...
Government spokesperson Tareq Al-Mezrem
Second phase of easing of restrictions from June 30
Curfew from 8 pm to 5 am * Lockdown continues in Jleeb, Mahboula, FarwaniyaBy B Izzak Government spokesperson Tareq Al-Mezrem KUWAIT: The Cabinet has decided to move into the second phase of the five-phase process to return to normal life - reopening offices, malls, restaurants and cafes from June 30. The curfew will be eased from 8 pm to 5 am daily from Tuesday for three weeks. Malls will be allowed to operate from 10 am to 6 pm daily, while...
LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur’s English striker Harry Kane (R) shoots past West Ham United’s Spanish midfielder Pablo Fornals during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. — AFP
Kane strikes to keep Tottenham in chase
LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur’s English striker Harry Kane (R) shoots past West Ham United’s Spanish midfielder Pablo Fornals during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. — AFP LONDON: Harry Kane believes he is as fit as he has ever been after netting his first goal of 2020 as Tottenham kickstarted their challenge for a Champions League place next season...
Park rangers prepare to sterilise longtail macaques in the town of Lopburi.
Macaque attack: humans try to take back Thai city from monkeys
Park rangers prepare to sterilise longtail macaques in the town of Lopburi. Residents barricaded indoors, rival gang fights and no-go zones for humans. Welcome to Lopburi, an ancient Thai city overrun by monkeys super-charged on junk food, whose population is growing out of control. Pointing to the overhead netting covering her terrace, Kuljira Taechawattanawanna bemoans the monkey menace across the heart of the 13th-century city in the central...
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The pencil and eraser
Life is all about trials – we succeed sometimes and fail too, but the proven fact is that life goes on according to a certain plan. We all sleep, then wake up to resume our business - be it to go to work,  process transactions , go to school to check on our children, repair the car, buy groceries, pay bills, and on and on. This is the daily routine of the globe’s inhabitants.That is why each one of us must care for the other because what...
MP Al-Humaidi Al-Subaei
MP says govt statements on demographics ‘not serious’
MP Al-Humaidi Al-Subaei By B IzzakKUWAIT: MP Al-Humaidi Al-Subaei yesterday played down the value of the government’s highly ambitious statements on amending the population structure in the country to make Kuwaitis the majority. Subaei said although the prime minister has said the government hopes to make Kuwaitis 70 percent of the population - although currently they only make up just 30 percent – “we have not seen any action or plan to...
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Kuwait confirms 3 COVID-19 deaths, 846 cases
KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health on Wednesday reported three deaths and 846 more cases of COVID-19, raising the count to 337 and 41,879 respectively. The latest infections include 490 Kuwaiti citizens, while the remaining cases are of several other nationalities, the ministry's Spokesman Dr.  Abdullah Al-Sanad said in his daily briefing. Earlier in the day, the Kuwaiti Ministry
KUWAIT: Facebook screenshots showing barter deals made by residents in Kuwait during the COVID-19 crisis (used with permission).
Barter community thrives in Kuwait in time of COVID-19 pandemic crisis
KUWAIT: Facebook screenshots showing barter deals made by residents in Kuwait during the COVID-19 crisis (used with permission). By Ben GarciaKUWAIT: Salmiya’s old souq has become a meeting point for many Filipinos wanting to sell something or barter anything in exchange for groceries or cash to help their families survive during the coronavirus crisis. The old souq is a popular hangout for Filipinos in Kuwait, with many Filipino restaurants...
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KOC underlines importance of relying on national youths
KUWAIT: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) affirmed Tuesday its reliance on national cadres and its keenness to recruit them in the oil sector through a plan to employ fresh graduates. KOC added that such action is part of its contribution to creating job opportunities for Kuwaiti new graduates and meeting their operational needs, which is in line with its strategic goals. The remarks came in a press statement reacting to comments circulated in social...
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Mohammad Al-Sabah speaks during the meeting. —KUNA
Kuwait reiterates support to UNRWA
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Mohammad Al-Sabah speaks during the meeting. —KUNA KUWAIT: Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Mohammad Al-Sabah reiterated support to, and solidarity with, cash-strapped UN Relief Works Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), amidst spread of coronavirus. Sheikh Ahmad, addressing a virtual ministerial meeting, co-sponsored by Jordan and Sweden, over promoting UNRWA’s...
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah takes part in Arab League online extraordinary session at the ministerial level. — KUNA
Arab foreign ministers reiterate commitment to Libya’s stability
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah takes part in Arab League online extraordinary session at the ministerial level. — KUNA CAIRO/KUWAIT: Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah headed the Kuwaiti delegation in Arab League extraordinary session at the ministerial level held online, Tuesday, at the request of Egypt to discuss developments in Libya. During the meeting, member states...
The European Union Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Cristian Tudor
EU official praises Kuwait’s preventive measures to confront COVID-19
The European Union Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Cristian Tudor KUWAIT: The European Union Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Cristian Tudor praised preventive measures taken by the Kuwaiti government in face of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an inclusive interview Tuesday, Tudor said that Kuwait had responded very quickly, resolutely and effectively and began imposing restrictions to help contain the virus spread at an early stage. Tudor affirmed that despite these...
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KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah presides over a Cabinet weekly meeting on Tuesday at Bayan Palace. – KUNA
Only Kuwait banner and anthem are allowed in state functions
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Ants perform limb amputations on injured comrades to save their lives, research finds
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OCEANPORT, US: US President Joe Biden walks with First Lady Jill Biden, as granddaughters Natalie and Finnegan walk ahead, after stepping off Marine One upon arrival at Fort Monmouth Landing Zone in Oceanport, New Jersey. -- AFP
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KASGANJ, India: Sudha (center), mother of a victim who died in a stampede during a sermon in Hathras of India's Uttar Pradesh state, mourns at her residence in Kasganj on July 3, 2024. -- AFP
Terror, ‘chaos’ as India’s deadliest stampede in a decade kills 121