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BASRA: An Iraqi worker operates valves at the Rumaila oil refinery, near the city of Basra, 550 kilometers southeast of Baghdad, Iraq. Iraq's prime minister says his country will agree to cut production to boost oil prices. OPEC members will try to complete a production-cut deal when they meet today in Vienna. — AP
Iran, Iraq at loggerheads with Saudis
Algeria, Venezuela seeking Russian OPEC accord BASRA: An Iraqi worker operates valves at the Rumaila oil refinery, near the city of Basra, 550 kilometers southeast of Baghdad, Iraq. Iraq's prime minister says his country will agree to cut production to boost oil prices. OPEC members will try to complete a production-cut deal when they meet today in Vienna. — APVIENNA: Iran and Iraq are resisting pressure from Saudi Arabia to curtail oil...
The Lord Mayor of London Dr Andrew Parmley addresses the reporters during a press conference yesterday. — Photos by Joseph Shagra
UK is keen on bolstering Kuwait ties, Parmley says
The Lord Mayor of London Dr Andrew Parmley addresses the reporters during a press conference yesterday. — Photos by Joseph ShagraKUWAIT: Lord Mayor of London Dr Andrew Parmley is visiting Kuwait to discuss the benefits of a strong economic partnership between Kuwait and the City of London with top Kuwaiti officials. "The United Kingdom is keen on bolstering ties with Kuwait in all possible domains," Parmley said. At a press conference...
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Zain to host sixth Zain Technology Conference in Amman Dec 5-7, under theme 'Moving Forward'
.Amman and Kuwait City: Zain Group, a leading mobile telecom innovator in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, is set to host its sixth annual Zain Technology Conference (ZTC), December 5 to 7, 2016 at Le Royale Hotel in Amman, Jordan. The theme of this year's Conference is 'Moving Forward', and will focus on Zain's strategy execution as it continues its transformation to becoming a digital lifestyle provider in a highly competitive...
SEKIKAWA, Japan : Wearing anti-virus suits, soldiers of the Ground Self Defense Force head for chicken farm in Sekikawa, Niigata prefecture, yesterday.—AFP
Japan orders major poultry cull after bird flu outbreak
'South Korea to cull 3 percent of poultry' SEKIKAWA, Japan : Wearing anti-virus suits, soldiers of the Ground Self Defense Force head for chicken farm in Sekikawa, Niigata prefecture, yesterday.—AFPTOKYO: Japan has started culling more than 300,000 chickens and ducks after the discovery of a highly contagious form of bird flu on farms in the north of the country, local officials said. The bird flu outbreaks are the first in nearly two years in...
VERBANIA, PIEDMONT, Italy: (FILES) This file photo shows Emma Morano, 116, posing for AFP photographer in Verbania, North Italy.—AFP
Does my hair look OK? World's oldest person turns 117 in style
'I think her secret is genetic' VERBANIA, PIEDMONT, Italy: (FILES) This file photo shows Emma Morano, 116, posing for AFP photographer in Verbania, North Italy.—AFPROME: Emma Morano, humanity's last known survivor of the 19th century, turned 117 in style on Tuesday, dressing up for the occasion and demanding to know "does my hair look all right?" before having her photograph taken. The oldest known person alive can hardly see, is very hard of...
This image released by Disney shows characters Grandma Tala, voiced by Rachel House, left, and Moana, voiced by Auliíi Cravalho, in a scene from the animated film, ‘Moana.’ —AP
'Moana' swims to top of N American box office
This image released by Disney shows characters Grandma Tala, voiced by Rachel House, left, and Moana, voiced by Auliíi Cravalho, in a scene from the animated film, ‘Moana.’ —APThe animated sea-faring musical adventure "Moana" sailed to success in its debut weekend, taking in nearly $57 million to top the North American box office, industry trackers said Monday. The Disney film about a brave Polynesian teenage girl on a risky mission to...
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'Moonlight' shines brightest at Trump-focused Gotham Awards
Writer - director Barry Jenkins, center, accepts the Best Feature Film Award with the rest of the "Moonlight".At a Gotham Independent Film Awards overshadowed by the election of Donald Trump, Barry Jenkins' coming-of-age drama "Moonlight" shined brightest. A celebrated film about a boy growing up gay, black and poor in Miami, "Moonlight," virtually swept the night, taking best feature, best screenplay, a special jury award for best ensemble and...
Models of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show pose for a group photo before the celebrity-filled catwalk event of the year inside the Grand Palais, in Paris. — AP/AFP photos
Seven things about Victoria's Secret you were too afraid to ask
Models of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show pose for a group photo before the celebrity-filled catwalk event of the year inside the Grand Palais, in Paris. — AP/AFP photosThe US lingerie giant Victoria's Secret is holding its hugely hyped annual fashion show in Paris for the first time Wednesday. The brand has already flown in its "angels"-including supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner-in what it called the "world's most...
KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah (right) submits the Cabinet’s resignation to HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace yesterday. —- KUNA
Cabinet resigns; inaugural Assembly session on Dec 11
Opposition urged to unite for speaker's post KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah (right) submits the Cabinet’s resignation to HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace yesterday. —- KUNAKUWAIT: The Cabinet tendered its resignation to HH the Amir yesterday following the parliamentary elections as required under the Kuwaiti constitution. The action is not linked to the strong showing...
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Dec 8 holiday for Prophet birthday; Will resume work on Dec 11
KUWAIT: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) yesterday said Dec 8 (Thursday) would be a public holiday marking the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), citing a relevant Cabinet decree.Civil servants at all state bodies and agencies will resume work on Dec 11 (Sunday), it said in a press statement
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MoI slaps curbs on camera drones
KUWAIT: Remote controlled drones with built-in cameras will no longer be allowed to fly over personal properties, Interior Ministry Undersecretary Sulaiman Al-Fahd said yesterday. He said drones with cameras attached to them have hovered over houses, military compounds and other sensitive locations, which is strictly prohibited.Those found complicit in such unlawful activities could face either three years in jail or a maximum fine of KD 3,000....
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Kuwait to buy 28 US F-18 jets
KUWAIT: Kuwait will buy 28 Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets to replace a fleet of earlier versions of the US fighter jets, a top official said yesterday. The value of the deal is not expected to exceed $5 billion, the KUNA state news agency reported the head of armament and procurement at Kuwait's defense ministry as saying. Maj Gen Lafi Al-Azmi said the deal stipulates the supplier will repurchase the old Hornet fighter jets from Kuwait. He added...
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KUWAIT: Kuwaitis walk inside the Avenues Mall, the country’s largest shopping centre. The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) issued the latest detailed statistics on population and employment at the end of June 2024. The data shows that total population in Kuwait reached 4.919 million people. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
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