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KREMLIN, RUSSIA: In this Sept. 7, 2016 file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin holds the Cabinet meeting. —AP

Election hacks raise fears of Russian influence

KREMLIN, RUSSIA: In this Sept. 7, 2016 file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin holds the Cabinet meeting. —APWASHINGTON: Recent hacks of election data systems in at least two states have raised fear among lawmakers and intelligence officials that a foreign government is trying to seed doubt about - or even manipulate - the presidential race, renewing debate over when cyberattacks cross red lines and warrant a US response.Federal officials...

crowned Miss World Japan Priyanka Yoshikawa smiles during an interview with The Associated Press in Tokyo.

Newly crowned Miss Japan proud of Indian roots

crowned Miss World Japan Priyanka Yoshikawa smiles during an interview with The Associated Press in Tokyo.The newly crowned Miss World Japan is hardly a typical Japanese woman. Being half-Indian is only part of it. Priyanka Yoshikawa, crowned Monday after outshining more than 6,900 other applicants, has a certificate in elephant training, teaches English to children, enjoys kickboxing and volunteers as a translator at medical meetings. The...

Director Lav Diaz holds the Golden Lion award for Best Film for the movie “The Woman Who Left” during the awards ceremony of the 73rd Venice Film Festival. — AP/AFP photos

'The Woman Who Left' by Filipino auteur Lav Diaz wins Venice Film Festival Golden Lion

Director Lav Diaz holds the Golden Lion award for Best Film for the movie “The Woman Who Left” during the awards ceremony of the 73rd Venice Film Festival. — AP/AFP photos"The Woman Who Left," a revenge drama by Filipino auteur Lav Diaz about the struggle of a wrongly convicted schoolteacher in the outside world after 30 years behind bars, is the winner of the 73rd Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion. Shot in black and white and lasting...

The “Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang” collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Saturday. — AP/AFP photos

In his biggest show yet, Wang presents Adidas unisex line

The “Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang” collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Saturday. — AP/AFP photosIn a surprise finale to his Fashion Week show, Alexander Wang sent an army of 70 models down the runway to announce his new collaboration with Adidas. Christian Siriano was inspired by the casual chic of Capri and earned applause for a few plus-size models who walked his runway, and Banana Republic presented looks...

MPs push govt to suspend gasoline prices’ increase

.KUWAIT: MP Mohammed Al-Hadiya stressed that the government is acting against all odds and that the parliament would not do the same in terms of overburdening citizens with decisions such as increasing petrol prices.“The government must yield to public demands expressed by lawmakers and undo this hasty decision,” he underlined, expressing his support to hold an urgent session to have the government suspend the new prices and mandate the...

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Expats leaving airport must pay fees: Jeeran

MP Dr Abdulrahman Al-JeeranKUWAIT: MP Abdurrahman Al-Jeeran called for collecting fees from expatriates leaving through Kuwait International Airport. He also demanded establishing balance between the number of the different expatriate populations in Kuwait, as well as between their numbers and the requirements of Kuwait's development plans "and their role in vital projects." On that regard, he also suggested reducing the number of communities...

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Child rapist arrested

KUWAIT: An Asian man reported that on returning home in Farwaniya, he saw his five-year-old daughter leaving his Asian neighbor's room. He added that the girl told him the neighbor lured her into the room where he undressed and raped her. After arresting the suspect and confronting him with the girl's testimony, and on seeing his hands' marks on her body, the suspect confessed.Home robberyA citizen reported that an unidentified robber stole KD...

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Abdullah Buwair Despite being fully involved and busy writing some books including my most recent one about the speeches of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, what I have been hearing recently made me write the following few lines. I wonder where or how to start to reflect on the current situation in our beloved country. As citizens, we are currently living as strangers in our own country and we have said this many...

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Security, traffic precautions in place over Eid Holiday

Brigadier Adel Al-HashashKUWAIT: Security and traffic precautions are set in place to receive a week-long holiday of Eid Al-Adha, Ministry of Interior announced yesterday.The Ministry’s Director General of Public Relations Brigadier General Adel Al-Hashash said in a press statement these precautionary measures will be enforced on public places such as: commercial buildings and malls and recreational parks to secure safety for the public and an...

MoH Undersecretary Khaled Al-Sahlawi

Kuwait increases health control on all ports: MoH

MoH Undersecretary Khaled Al-SahlawiKUWAIT: The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced yesterday that it will increase epidemiological surveillance of all Kuwaiti border ports after Hajj season is over. MoH Undersecretary Khaled Al- Sahlawi said in a press release, that the ministry has provided all of the border ports with all needed equipment to conduct all tests to detect any viruses and infections causing diseases.Moreover, Sahlawi said that the...

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Restaurant fined for adding extra charges

KUWAIT: Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s emergency team in Siddeeq fined a fast food restaurant in Shuhada for adding extra charges to a bill. In a related development, the ministry announced that its emergency teams have filed 13 citations against fast food restaurants for violating delivery fees. The ministry had announced intensifying inspections against ‘unjustified’ price increases following gasoline prices’ hike on September...

HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Amir congratulates citizens, residents on Eid Al-Adha

HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahKUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday congratulated citizens and residents on the advent of Eid Al-Adha, expressing best wishes, health and prosperity to all. A statement by the Amiri Diwan noted that HH the Amir extended his sentiments to the Arab and Islamic worlds wishing security and stability, and asked Allah almighty to protect Kuwait and its people. - KUNA

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LIVERPOOL: Police officers face protesters outside the Liver Building in Liverpool on August 3, 2024 during an 'Enough is Enough' anti-immigrant rally. — AFP

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