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TOKYO: Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a press conference after he reshuffled his Cabinet at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo.-AP

Beleaguered Japan PM seeks new start with cabinet revamp

TOKYO: Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a press conference after he reshuffled his Cabinet at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo.-APTOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe yesterday dumped arch-conservatives and embraced critical voices in a cabinet revamp he hopes will stem a decline in public support after a series of scandals and missteps. Political blueblood Abe, in office since late December 2012, has pushed a...

TEHRAN: In this picture released by official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, left, and President Hassan Rouhani greet at the official endorsement ceremony of President Rouhani in Tehran, Iran.-AP

Iran says US breaching nuclear deal as Rouhani starts new term

TEHRAN: In this picture released by official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, left, and President Hassan Rouhani greet at the official endorsement ceremony of President Rouhani in Tehran, Iran.-APTEHRAN: Iran said yesterday that new US sanctions were a violation of its nuclear deal with world powers, piling pressure on President Hassan Rouhani as he starts his second term. Rouhani vowed...

SRINAGAR: Kashmiri villagers shout pro-Pakistani slogans as they hold a Pakistani flag during the funeral of Kashmiri rebel Suhail Ahmed, who was killed in an ambush by Indian government forces in Tantraypora, some 85 kilometers south of Srinagar, Kashmir.-APn

Two rebels, two Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Kashmiri villagers shout pro-Pakistani slogans as they hold a Pakistani flag during the funeral of Kashmiri rebel Suhail Ahmed, who was killed in an ambush by Indian government forces in Tantraypora, some 85 kilometers south of Srinagar, Kashmir.-APSRINAGAR: Two Indian soldiers and two rebels were killed in armed clashes yesterday, officials said, in another day of bloodshed in Kashmir where tensions are high following the death of a...

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Amiri Diwan mourns Suad Al-Humaidhi

KUWAIT: The Amiri Diwan yesterday mourned the passing of Suad Hamad Saleh Al-Humaidhi, widow of Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah. She was 78. A prominent Kuwaiti businesswoman, Humaidhi owned several commercial and residential complexes in Kuwait and abroad, including a hotel and residential tower in Beirut. Humaidhi was considered as the first Kuwaiti woman to get into business and investment in Kuwait, Arab countries and Europe. She...

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Kuwait dispatches first crude shipment to Vietnam refinery

KUWAIT: Kuwait has dispatched first shipment of crude oil to its newly-built refinery in Vietnam, signaling imminent start of operations. Kuwait Petroleum International's (KPI) Vice President Ghanem Al-Otaibi said at a news conference yesterday that the first shipment of crude oil had been sent to the Kuwaiti-built Vietnam refinery, the cost of which stood at approximately $9.2 billion. The Nghi Son refinery is forecast to secure substantial...

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Hot, sticky weather to continue in state

KUWAIT: Meteorologist Abdelaziz Al-Qarawi said Kuwait is witnessing high relative humidity in some areas, particularly coastal ones. He forecast hot weather today and northwesterly winds in coastal areas, while maximum temperatures will vary between 48-50 degrees Celsius. MP demands answers MP Essa Al-Kandari said he sent a parliamentary question to Oil Minister Essam Al-Marzouq about the reduction of incentives of workers in the oil sector....

WASHINGTON: Kuwaiti Minister of Health Jamal Al-Harbi inaugurates a new extension of the Kuwait Health Office. - KUNA

Harbi opens new extension of health office in Washington

WASHINGTON: Kuwaiti Minister of Health Jamal Al-Harbi inaugurates a new extension of the Kuwait Health Office. - KUNAWASHINGTON: Kuwait's Minister of Health Jamal Al-Harbi inaugurated yesterday a new extension of the Kuwait Health Office in Washington to improve services offered to Kuwaiti patients in the United States. In statements to KUNA on the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony, the minister said he wants to make sure that Kuwaiti...

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'Zaar': An ancient myth to exorcise evil spirits

KUWAIT: Zaar ceremonies are ancient folkloric rituals to exorcise evil spirits, using different types of music, mainly the art of "Samri". Zaar originated in Ethiopia by primitive tribes in the 19th century, moving on to Sudan, followed by Egypt, and then the rest of the Arab world. It was also introduced into the Gulf countries, where these rituals were performed for a short period of time, ending as society started developing and stopped...

Gemstones are on display at a shop in Souq Mubarakiya.

Mubarakiya stone market thrives as customers flock in droves

Gemstones are on display at a shop in Souq Mubarakiya.KUWAIT: Gemstones are unique in every way. They are part of human history and tradition - people use these stones as ornaments, for healing or merely for decorative purposes. Some believe precious stones can be used for both physical and spiritual healing - from balancing the energies of the heart to producing soothing energies and awareness. Others believe gemstones have mystical powers,...

The drugs that were concealed in a fire extinguisher.

Drug smuggler nabbed

The drugs that were concealed in a fire extinguisher.KUWAIT: The Drugs Control General Department arrested an Asian with 4 kg of heroin. Information was received about an Asian driver who smuggled illicit materials, and he was arrested in Nuwaiseeb after attempting to escape. The drugs were found in a fire extinguisher. By Hanan Al-Saadoun

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Thief leads police to 36 stolen cars

KUWAIT: Detectives solved the mystery of several vehicle theft cases recorded against unidentified persons, after their investigations led them to a 29-year-old bedoon, who used copied keys to open the cars. The suspect's house was placed under surveillance for three weeks, then he was arrested. He led them to 36 stolen cars. Shaman bustedResidency detectives arrested an Asian witchdoctor and charged him with practicing sorcery. Detectives...

DOHA: Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano (left) shakes hands with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani yesterday after signing a deal. - AP

Qatar, Italy ink €5bn deal for seven warships

DOHA: Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano (left) shakes hands with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani yesterday after signing a deal. - APDOHA: Qatar announced yesterday a five-billion-euro order for seven warships from Italy in the midst of a nearly two-month diplomatic crisis with neighboring Saudi Arabia and its allies. "We have signed a contract on behalf of the Qatari navy to acquire seven warships from...

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BAGRAM: Taleban military vehicles parade to celebrate the third anniversary of their takeover of Afghanistan at Bagram Air Base on Aug 14, 2024. - AFP

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KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah preside over a Cabinet weekly meeting on Tuesday at Bayan Palace. - KUNA

Cabinet mourns Sheikh Salem Al-Ali

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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

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