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Oil, the Dwindling Treasure. 1974.
Kuwait: The posh Arabian playground
'Limited viewpoint portrays only a narrow window to Kuwait' Oil, the Dwindling Treasure. 1974.As soon as you pick up a copy of the National Geographic magazine and turn the cover to the first page, you feel as though the yellow frame is a window that looks out to the world around you, revealing oddities and wonders of mankind and other creatures on planet Earth. Dazzling visuals and increasing geographical knowledge are two indispensable elements...
Al-Sadu, or simply Sadu, is a traditional form of weaving that relies on geometrical shapes and designs. It is the traditional artisanal craft of Bedouin women of the Arabian Peninsula. In Kuwait, Al-Saud House is a local cooperative dedicated to the preservation of this important textile art and heritage. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Sadu as a way of life
“One meter of plain Sadu can take up to two days of work. One with many details in the piece, it could take up to a week.” Al-Sadu, or simply Sadu, is a traditional form of weaving that relies on geometrical shapes and designs. It is the traditional artisanal craft of Bedouin women of the Arabian Peninsula. In Kuwait, Al-Saud House is a local cooperative dedicated to the preservation of this important textile art and heritage. — Photos by...
MOSUL: Displaced Iraqis evacuate their home in western Mosul’s Zanjili neighborhood on June 1, 2017 during ongoing battles between Iraqi forces to retake the city from Islamic State (IS) group fighters. — AFP
IS seals off area around symbolic Mosul mosque
Iraqi forces pushing to recapture remaining pockets MOSUL: Displaced Iraqis evacuate their home in western Mosul’s Zanjili neighborhood on June 1, 2017 during ongoing battles between Iraqi forces to retake the city from Islamic State (IS) group fighters. — AFPBAGHDAD: Islamic State group militants have blocked the area around a highly symbolic mosque in Mosul's Old City where the group's leader made his first and only public appearance in...
CARACAS: An anti-government demonstrator walks past two National Guard soldiers’ motorcycles that were set on fire by protesters when the soldiers ran from their bikes after falling during clashes with protesters. —AP
Move to re-write Venezuelan constitution amid protests
 Naked power grab CARACAS: An anti-government demonstrator walks past two National Guard soldiers’ motorcycles that were set on fire by protesters when the soldiers ran from their bikes after falling during clashes with protesters. —APCARACAS: Venezuela's opposition called for weekend protests as the deadline neared for candidates for an assembly to re-write the constitution a gathering opponents slam as a naked power grab by the leftist...
(FILES) This picture taken on October 8, 2005 shows a would-be immigrant resting in the middle of the Sahara Desert, near the border with Algeria. AFP PHOTO / SAMUEL ARANDA
44 migrants die of 'thirst' in desert
(FILES) This picture taken on October 8, 2005 shows a would-be immigrant resting in the middle of the Sahara Desert, near the border with Algeria. AFP PHOTO / SAMUEL ARANDANIAMEY: At least 44 migrants, including women and babies, were found dead after their vehicle broke down in the desert of northern Niger while on the way to Libya, local officials said yesterday. "The number of migrants who died in the desert is 44 for now," said Rhissa...
JALALABA: Afghan security forces stand alongside an alleged Islamic State (IS) militant during a press conference at the National Directorate of Security (NDS) headquarters. — AFP
Kabul still reeling after deadly truck bombing
Government's failure to protect citizens JALALABA: Afghan security forces stand alongside an alleged Islamic State (IS) militant during a press conference at the National Directorate of Security (NDS) headquarters. — AFPKABUL: Kabul was reeling yesterday from its deadliest attack since 2001, with anguished residents burying their dead as authorities cleared away mangled wreckage and public anger mounted over the government's failure to protect...
MELBOURNE: Police in tactical gear board a Malaysia Airlines plane after a man tried to enter its cockpit. — AP
Malaysia airlines jet diverted in Australia over bomb scare
Police have determined no ‘terrorist’ links MELBOURNE: Police in tactical gear board a Malaysia Airlines plane after a man tried to enter its cockpit. — APCANBERRA: A Malaysia Airlines plane returned to Australia after a mentally ill passenger threatened to detonate a bomb and attempted to enter the cockpit before he was tackled and tied up by passengers, police said yesterday. The 25-year-old Sri Lankan man Manodh Marks had been discharged...
MARAWI: Government troops escort rescue workers and trapped residents near the town center where heavy fighting between troops and Muslim militants have been raging in Marawi as fighting between government forces and Muslim militants enter its tenth day. — AFP
Philippine friendly fire airstrikes kill 11 troops
Black flags of IS rampaging through Muslim city MARAWI: Government troops escort rescue workers and trapped residents near the town center where heavy fighting between troops and Muslim militants have been raging in Marawi as fighting between government forces and Muslim militants enter its tenth day. — AFPMARAWI: Philippine airstrikes aimed at Islamist militants who are holding hostages as human shields killed 11 soldiers, authorities said...
In this file photo, Gal Gadot arrives at the world premiere of “Wonder Woman” in Los Angeles. — AP
Lebanon bans Wonder Woman film over Israeli actress
In this file photo, Gal Gadot arrives at the world premiere of “Wonder Woman” in Los Angeles. — APLebanon has banned the screening of Hollywood blockbuster "Wonder Woman" because of its lead actress Gal Gadot, who served in the Israeli military, on the grounds of a long-standing boycott of the Jewish state. The decision sparked a social media frenzy, with some Lebanese mocking the authorities but others welcoming it as part of a campaign...
CAPE TOWN: People queue up to collect drinking water from taps that are fed by a spring in Newlands, in Cape Town.—AFP
Cape Town cuts back to survive worst drought in 100 years
Best strategy to manage a drought is to manage demand CAPE TOWN: People queue up to collect drinking water from taps that are fed by a spring in Newlands, in Cape Town.—AFPCAPE TOWN: As Cape Town suffers its worst drought in a century, residents have been told to restrict showers to two minutes and flush toilets only when “absolutely necessary”. The city-South Africa’s biggest tourist hotspot-and the surrounding Western Cape province have...
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Ramadan Disabled Games Tournament
.KUWAIT: The ninth Ramadan Disabled Games Tournament organized by Kuwait Disabled Sports Club continued at the club yesterday. The sporting event include; wheelchair basketball, table tennis, fencing, weight lifting, volleyball, and boccia. Deputy Chairman of the Board of Kuwait Disabled Sports Club Nasser Al- Ajmi said the tournament witnessed several competitions Wednesday including volleyball and weight lifting. He lauded the efforts of all...
A combination of pictures shows Juventus’ Argentinean forward Gonzalo Higuain (left) celebrating and Real Madrid’s Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating his second goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match against FC Bayern Munich. Italian champions Juventus face Spanish champions and Champions League trophy holders Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final in Cardiff tomorrow. — AFP
Ballon d’Or in play; Ronaldo bears down on Messi
A combination of pictures shows Juventus’ Argentinean forward Gonzalo Higuain (left) celebrating and Real Madrid’s Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating his second goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match against FC Bayern Munich. Italian champions Juventus face Spanish champions and Champions League trophy holders Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final in Cardiff tomorrow. —...
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