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RAMADI: Iraqi forces keep position during clashes with jihadists from the Islamic State group in the eastern suburbs of Ramadi, the capital of Iraq’s Anbar province. — AP
Islamic State mined entrances, keeping residents from leaving - Iraqis running out of food, medicine in besieged Falluja
RAMADI: Iraqi forces keep position during clashes with jihadists from the Islamic State group in the eastern suburbs of Ramadi, the capital of Iraq’s Anbar province. — APBAGHDAD: A senior Iraqi official has appealed to the US-led coalition to air-drop food and medicine to tens of thousands of civilians trapped in Falluja, the Islamic State stronghold under siege by security forces. The city's population is suffering from a shortage of food,...
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1 dead, several injured in clashes at Karachi airport
KARACHI: A Pakistan International Airlines employee was shot dead yesterday and several more were wounded after clashes broke out between law enforcement agencies and workers protesting the planned privatization of the national carrier, hospital officials said. Police and paramilitary rangers deployed tear gas and water cannon on the protesters after they blocked the main entrance to Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport around midday.A...
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Saudi man executed, 57th execution in 2016
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia yesterday executed one of its citizens for the fatal shooting of another Saudi, bringing to 57 the number of convicts put to death this year. Mosaid Al- Shahrani had been tried and found guilty of killing Hamad Al-Shahrani with an automatic weapon after an argument, an interior ministry statement said. It did not give further details of the connection between them but said the accused was put to death in the southwestern city...
NAYPYITAW: Myanmar military lawmakers arrive to attend the final session of Myanmar’s current parliament as it ends its five-year term in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. — AP
Travel ban fuels talk of Myanmar constitutional challenge and rift - Myanmar constitution bars Suu Kyi from presidency
NAYPYITAW: Myanmar military lawmakers arrive to attend the final session of Myanmar’s current parliament as it ends its five-year term in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. — APNAYPYITAW: The party of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi has instructed its lawmakers not to leave the capital, rank-and-file members said, fuelling speculation of a legal bid to sidestep a clause in the constitution barring the democracy champion from the presidency. Eight new lawmakers...
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Indian minister wants compulsory sex tests
NEW DELHI: India’s children’s minister has called for mandatory tests to determine the sex of an unborn child to try to counter high levels of female foeticide, sparking fierce criticism yesterday from women’s activists.Prenatal sex tests are officially illegal in India, a policy designed to stop so many unborn girls being aborted by parents desperate for a boy. But in a speech late Monday, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi...
MADRID: Barcelona’s Brazilian forward Neymar (R) flashes the Victory sign as he leaves Spain’s national court in Madrid yesterday. — AFP
Neymar appears in court over Barcelona transfer
MADRID: Barcelona’s Brazilian forward Neymar (R) flashes the Victory sign as he leaves Spain’s national court in Madrid yesterday. — AFPMADRID: Brazil striker Neymar appeared before a judge yesterday to testify in an investigation into alleged irregularities regarding his transfer to Barcelona. Neymar’s father, who acts as his agent, was also going to be questioned by judge Jose de la Mata at the National Court in Madrid. Current...
NEW DELHI: Owner of Indian Premier League’s Rajkot team and director of Intex Technologies, Keshav Bansal (R) along with cricketer Suresh Raina unveils the logo of the team at a press conference in New Delhi yesterday. The newly-formed Rajkot IPL team announced its official name as ‘Gujarat Lions’, making Suresh Raina its captain and Brad Hodge its coach. — AFP
Raina to captain Rajkot IPL team, Hodge named as coach
NEW DELHI: Owner of Indian Premier League’s Rajkot team and director of Intex Technologies, Keshav Bansal (R) along with cricketer Suresh Raina unveils the logo of the team at a press conference in New Delhi yesterday. The newly-formed Rajkot IPL team announced its official name as ‘Gujarat Lions’, making Suresh Raina its captain and Brad Hodge its coach. — AFPNEW DELHI: India limited-overs specialist Suresh Raina is to captain the new...
KUWAIT: Kuwait City’s landmarks, including Al-Hamra Tower and Kuwait Towers, are seen in a picture taken from a high place in the nation’s capital. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Kuwait lose premise, presidency of ASPU
KUWAIT: President of the Asian Sports Press Union Faisal Al-Qinae said Kuwait lost the premise and presidency of ASPU, which will go to Bahrain with a new president, Bahrain’s Mohammad Qasim, who had shown notable activity lately at the Asian continent level.Al-Qinae said Kuwait failed to keep the union which did not receive one dinar to support its plans and programs as promised by Qinae when he became president. This took place due to the...
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KSSC to organise Sheikh Abdallah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Cup tourney
Obeid Al-OsaimiKUWAIT: Kuwait Shooting Sports Club will organize the late Sheikh Abdallah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Cup tournament in the air pistol and rifle, as well as Olympic archery from Feb 4 until Feb 7, at Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex.Kuwait Shooting Sport Club Obeid Al-Osaimi said KSSC is proud to organize the cup of late Sheikh Abdallah Al- Mubarak Al-Sabh each year, and it coincides this year with Kuwait’s celebration of...
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Over 70 players participate in handicap sports tournament
KUWAIT: The local handicap sports tournament started on Sunday evening at the Kuwait Handicap Sports Club with the participation of more than 70 players competing in swimming, table tennis, and basketball. The opening ceremony was attended by the honorary president of the club Sheikha Sheikha Al-Sabah and a delegation from the Public Authority for Sports. Deputy Chairman of the Club Nasser Al- Ajmi said the championship included all age groups...
Oil pulls down most ofnGulf, QNB buoys QatarnBusiness WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016nRussia leaves doornopen to OPEC dealnas output hits highnPage 23nOil fall, China’snslowdown steerednstock market routnPage 25nOil slips towards $33 as hopes for output cut fadenPage 22nInfiniti Q60, QX30 setnto make European debutnPages 26nTEHRAN: Iranian stockbrokers monitor share prices at the Tehran Stock Exchange in Tehran yesterday. The Tehran Stock Exchange has rallied to a one year high in the wake of Iran’s landmark nuclear deal with world powers last summer. — AP
Saudi fiscal reserves slide to 4-year low
Oil pulls down most of Gulf, QNB buoys Qatar Business WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 Russia leaves door open to OPEC deal as output hits high Page 23 Oil fall, China’s slowdown steered stock market rout Page 25 Oil slips towards $33 as hopes for output cut fade Page 22 Infiniti Q60, QX30 set to make European debut Pages 26 TEHRAN: Iranian stockbrokers monitor share prices at the Tehran Stock Exchange in Tehran yesterday. The Tehran Stock Exchange...
NEW YORK: Electronic screens post the price of Alphabet stock on Monday at the Nasdaq MarketSite. — AP
Alphabet/Google overtakes Apple as biggest company
NEW YORK: Electronic screens post the price of Alphabet stock on Monday at the Nasdaq MarketSite. — APNEW YORK: Alphabet, the parent firm for Google, became the world's most valuable company yesterday as a jump in its share price helped it vault past tech rival Apple. In opening trade following a robust earnings report, Alphabet shares rose 2.9 percent to lift its market capitalization to $543 billion while Apple's value declined to $530...
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HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah arrives in Scotland on the personal invitation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on Jan 14, 2025. - Amiri Diwn photos
Amir’s visit to UK boosts ties
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AYRSHIRE: Britain's King Charles III holds an audience with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, at Dumfries House, Cumnock, on January 15, 2025. - AFP
Kuwait's Amir visits UK King in Dumfries House
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Taxes will target commodities harmful to human health: Kuwait's Finance Minister
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SCOTLAND: His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is welcomed by Lord-Lieutenant Iona MacDonald, representative of King Charles for the Ayrshire area upon his arrival in the United Kingdom. — Amiri Diwan photos
Amir’s landmark visit to UK chance to expand ties: Envoy