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ASSAM: In this photo, the carcass of a tiger lies in floodwaters at the Bagori range inside Kaziranga National Park in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. —AP

Indian wildlife reserve park devastated by monsoon floods

ASSAM: In this photo, the carcass of a tiger lies in floodwaters at the Bagori range inside Kaziranga National Park in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. —APGUAHATI, India: Rising floodwaters have inundated large parts of a famous wildlife reserve park in northeastern India, killing more than 225 animals and forcing hundreds of other animals to flee, the park director said Saturday. Around 15 rhinos, 185 deer and at least one Royal Bengal...

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Amir condemns Barcelona attack, offers condolences

Kuwaitis in Spain ‘safe’ KUWAIT: The Kuwait Towers are illuminated in the colors of the Spanish flag yesterday in tribute to the victims of the Aug 17 attack in Barcelona. - Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatMADRID: Kuwait Embassy in Spain affirmed yesterday that all necessary measures had been taken to secure the Kuwaiti tourists and cater to their needs “after the attack in Barcelona.” Kuwait Ambassador Dr Suleiman Al-Harbi said in a statement...

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MEW eyes increase in revenues to KD 400m

KUWAIT: Minister of Electricity and Water and Oil Essam Al-Marzouq said MEW revenues vary between KD 200-250 million per year. He expected the income to increase to KD 400 million during 2017-2018. He said new tariffs were implemented on May 21 on the commercial sector and will go into effect on Aug 21 for the investment sector. On Jan 21, 2018, the new charges will be implemented on the rest of the service sector, and on Mar 21 will be...

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'Maryam' App spreads fear among teenagers' parents

‘Maryam’ picture as displayed in the application.KUWAIT: "Maryam" application is the newest controversial game, with a basic rhetoric of attempting to lead a lost girl back to her home by asking the player a series of personal questions based on psychological implications and fear factors. This brings back to minds the infamous suicide-enabling "Blue Whale" application, which cost many disturbed teenagers their lives worldwide. Maryam App...

MAKKAH: Muslim pilgrims arrive at a rest stop between Taif and Makkah yesterday in preparation for their annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Makkah. —AFP

Awqaf Ministry to handle Hajj process for 'illegal residents'

Saudi Arabia unveils Manasikana app for pilgrims MAKKAH: Muslim pilgrims arrive at a rest stop between Taif and Makkah yesterday in preparation for their annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Makkah. —AFPKUWAIT: Kuwait's Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced yesterday that it has set up an emergency team to help illegal residents perform the Hajj pilgrimage without facing any inconvenience. Minister of Awqaf and...

Kuwait’s International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) Chairman Dr Abdullah Al-Maatouq

Conflicting parties urged to respect humanitarian law

Kuwait’s International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) Chairman Dr Abdullah Al-MaatouqKUWAIT: Kuwait's International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) Chairman Dr Abdullah Al-Maatouq has called on conflicting parties across the world to observe international humanitarian law and to protect civilians in general and aid workers in particular. Al-Maatouq, who is also an advisor at Amiri Diwan, said in a statement to KUNA on the...

In this file photo, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gives His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah a certificate (humanitarian work commander) in recognition of his efforts and his contributions precious. —KUNA

Kuwait marks UN’s Humanitarian Day

In this file photo, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gives His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah a certificate (humanitarian work commander) in recognition of his efforts and his contributions precious. —KUNAKUWAIT: As the international community marked the United Nation's World Humanitarian Day yesterday, continues its efforts to be a key player within this domain. In recent history, Kuwait had played an integral part...

Grand Mosque’s Imam Dr Waleed Al-Ali and Fahad Al-Hussaini

Kuwaiti charity pioneers

Grand Mosque’s Imam Dr Waleed Al-Ali and Fahad Al-HussainiKUWAIT: It is no secret that many Kuwaitis have always been on the vanguard of relief aid and humanitarian efforts both on the regional and international scenes. With that being said, there are a number of Kuwaiti charity pioneers who are considered as leading humanitarian figures that made a difference to those suffering from wars, natural disasters, and other kinds of misfortunate...

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Terror hits Spain

Muna Al Fuzai Thursday was a black day for beautiful Spain. It witnessed a terrible terrorist attack against innocents from about 24 countries in a popular touristic area. The deadly attack began in the early evening with a van plowing through crowds on the renowned Las Ramblas avenue, a popular tourist section of Barcelona, leaving 13 dead and more than 100 injured. Spain's prime minister called it an act of "jihadi terrorism". The...

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Violations by Kuwait Airways

We heard, read and also lived through many violations by Kuwait Airways, and we will mention an incident that shows some of them, and we would like to state that there is no generalization in this issue. During a flight from New York to Kuwait, when we were about to hand over the luggage to the NY airport employee, we saw a group of passengers who were told their names were not on the business and first class list, and were told to check with the...

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Kuwait Municipality carries out campaign to remove abandoned cars

KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality Public Relations Department said the Public Cleanliness and Road Occupancy Department carried out a campaign to remove all abandoned cars and debris in Block 1 and Block 2 in Farwaniya, as well as ‘random markets’ in Jleeb. Director of the department Saad Al-Khurainej said 33 vehicles were removed, two tons of fruits and vegetables were destroyed and four citations were issued. — Photos by Hanan Al-Saadoun

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This undated imageshows a colorized transmission electron micrograph of mpox particles (green) found within an infected cell (pink and purple) cultured in the laboratory. - AFP

Mpox global health emergency, Kuwait monitoring situation

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VARANASI: Medical students shout slogans and hold posters as they protest the rape and murder of a young medic from Kolkata, in Varanasi on August 15, 2024. -- AFP

Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor

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NEW DELHI: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the guard of honor to mark the country's Independence Day, at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, 2024. -AFP

Modi renews push for common civil code for India

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Kuwait Society for Relief’s second relief plane. - KUNA photos

Kuwait sends relief planeload to Sudan

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KUWAIT: People watch pearl diving boats as they arrive at the main beach at the end of the 33rd annual pearl diving festival. Pearl-diving trips are held annually under the patronage of the Kuwaiti Amir in order to keep traditions alive.

Pearl diving trip winds up