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REYKJAVIK: Iceland's Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson speaks during a parliamentary session yesterday, insisting he would not resign after leaked documents allegedly link him to an offshore company

'Panama Papers' reveal offshore wealth - World leaders, celebrities, sports stars exposed

REYKJAVIK: Iceland's Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson speaks during a parliamentary session yesterday, insisting he would not resign after leaked documents allegedly link him to an offshore companyLONDON/PANAMA CITY: Governments across the world began investigating possible financial wrongdoing by the rich and powerful yesterday after a leak of four decades of documents from a Panamanian law firm that specialized in setting up...

QARYATAIN, Syria: Syrian soldiers celebrate their victory against the Islamic State group yesterday. - AP

Army advances against Islamic State positions - Syria Qaeda spokesman killed

QARYATAIN, Syria: Syrian soldiers celebrate their victory against the Islamic State group yesterday. - APBEIRUT: Air strikes have killed several Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Nusra Front members including its spokesman and regime forces have retaken a strategic town from the Islamic State group in the latest setbacks for jihadists in Syria. Abu Firas Al-Suri, whose real name was Radwan Nammous, fought against Soviet forces in Afghanistan where he met...

PESHAWAR: Pakistani residents cross a flooded street following heavy rain on the outskirts yesterday. —AFP

At least 55 killed in flash floods in northern Pakistan

PESHAWAR: Pakistani residents cross a flooded street following heavy rain on the outskirts yesterday. —AFPISLAMABAD: Flash floods triggered by heavy rain in Pakistan have killed at least 55 people and rescuers were trying yesterday to help thousands of survivors including some cut off by a landslide in a mountain valley, officials said.The weather system that brought the unusually heavy rain was expected to move northeast, towards northern...

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif looks on as he waits for the arrival of President Mamnoon Hussain at the venue of the Pakistan Day military parade on March 23, 2016. —AFP

Pakistan PM's family hit back after Panama Papers leak

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif looks on as he waits for the arrival of President Mamnoon Hussain at the venue of the Pakistan Day military parade on March 23, 2016. —AFPISLAMABAD: The family of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Monday defended their ownership of offshore companies after they were named in the Panama Papers, one of the biggest media leaks in history.Revenue generation is particularly sensitive for Pakistan's...

MANILA: Philippine and US soldiers, along with visiting military attache members, salute as the national anthems of both the US and Philippines are played during the opening ceremony of the annual joint 11-day Balikatan (Shoulder-to-Shoulder) military exercise yesterday. — AFP

US-Philippine war games begin as China warns ‘outsiders’

MANILA: Philippine and US soldiers, along with visiting military attache members, salute as the national anthems of both the US and Philippines are played during the opening ceremony of the annual joint 11-day Balikatan (Shoulder-to-Shoulder) military exercise yesterday. — AFPMANILA: US and Philippine troops began major exercises on Monday as China’s state media warned “outsiders” against interfering in tense South China Sea territorial...

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Panama tax leak

Khaled Fouad,nKAMCO’s Chief Investment Officer

'KAMCO' ranked first in Kuwait for managing issuances of fixed income instruments

Khaled Fouad,KAMCO’s Chief Investment OfficerKUWAIT CITY: KAMCO Investment Company, a leading investment management company with more than USD 11 billion in assets under management, and winner of World finance "Best Investment Management Company in Kuwait 2015 Award', was ranked among the top 15international lead managers and book runners in GCC and MENA Bonds, and the first in Kuwait according to Bloomberg's EMEA fixed income league tables...

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Al Sayer & Sons win 'outstanding customer service award'

KUWAIT: In recognition of its outstanding continuous performance over eight years in a row, Toyota Motor Corporation recognized Mohamed Naser Al Sayer and Sons (MNSS) one of the Al Sayer Group Holding Companies as an appreciation of the impressive successes and continuous outstanding achievements, by bestowing 'Outstanding Customer Service Award' for the 8th consecutive year during a special ceremony held at The Convention Centre, Shuwaikh.The...

HAWTHORNE: People sit at computers where they can reserve one of the cars before Tesla Motors unveils the Model 3 at the Tesla Motors design studio, in Hawthorne, Calif. —AP

Affordable Model 3 is Tesla's biggest test yet

HAWTHORNE: People sit at computers where they can reserve one of the cars before Tesla Motors unveils the Model 3 at the Tesla Motors design studio, in Hawthorne, Calif. —APDETROIT: The promise of an affordable electric car from Tesla Motors had hundreds of people lining up to reserve one. Tesla planned to unveil its Model 3 Thursday night at its Los Angeles design studio. It doesn't go on sale until late 2017, but potential buyers could...

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YIACO Medical Company introduces new retail pharmaceutical concept

KUWAIT: In line with YIACO Medical Company’s new strategic direction, the healthcare leader recently inaugurated its latest new scale model pharmacy featuring a brand new look and expanded pharmacy care services with an aim to enhance the retail experience of its customers. The newly opened YIACO pharmacy is located in Arabia Mall in the Eqaila district.“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to introduce our integrated pharmacy services...

MANILA: A nurse shows vials of the anti-dengue vaccine at Parang Elementary School in Marikina.

Historic dengue vaccine program launched in Philippines

MANILA: A nurse shows vials of the anti-dengue vaccine at Parang Elementary School in Marikina.MANILA: The world’s first public dengue vaccination program was launched in the Philippines yesterday as nurses began injecting the first batch of a million children with a French drug to combat the sometimes deadly disease. Several hundred children aged 9-10 queued in front of government health workers at a public school in eastern Manila for the...

File photo shows Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan speaking during the start of the 21st Kolkata International Film Festival in Kolkata. — AFP

Film stars in spotlight after Panama Papers leak

File photo shows Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan speaking during the start of the 21st Kolkata International Film Festival in Kolkata. — AFPBollywood’s Amitabh Bachchan and martial arts movie star Jackie Chan are among celebrities who featured yesterday in a massive leak of documents, some of which reveal hidden offshore assets. Bollywood legend Bachchan, simply known as the “Big B” in India, was appointed director of at least...

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman endorses Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. - KUNA

Prince Mohammed endorses Saudi FIFA World Cup 2034 bid

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Zain interns sharpen media chops at Kuwait Times and Kuwait News