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Syria govt and opposition open 'historic' constitutional review
Damascus calls on Kurdish forces to join army, policeGENEVA: Syrian government and opposition negotiators sat face-to-face yesterday to launch a committee tasked with amending the country's constitution, a meeting hailed by the UN as marking "a new chapter" for the war-torn nation. The United Nations-brokered constitutional review committee includes 150 delegates - divided equally among President Bashar Al-Assad's government, the opposition and...
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UK PM gambles on election to decide the fate of Brexit
First December election since 1923LONDON: The fate of Britain's departure from the European Union could be decided in a Dec 12 election after Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally won parliamentary approval for a gamble that he hopes will break the deadlock over Brexit. Johnson, who has failed to deliver on his "do or die" promise that Britain would leave the bloc on Oct 31, secured the election agreement just hours after the EU granted a third...
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Facebook takes more criticism for enabling political falsehoods
WASHINGTON: Facebook came under fresh criticism Tuesday for its hands-off approach to political speech, as a group of employees and US lawmakers called on the social network to fact-check politicians spreading misinformation. A letter from employees urged the company to crack down on "civic misinformation," saying the spread of debunked claims is a "threat to what FB stands for." "We strongly object to this policy as it stands. It doesn't protect...
Iranians trade money at an exchange in Tehran. Iran took drastic measures last month to stem the decline in the free market rate, arresting foreign exchange dealers, freezing speculators’ accounts and raising interest rates. (AFP)
Iranians say Malaysia banks close their accounts; US sanctions bite
US sanctions having a far-reaching impact on Iran citizens KUALA LUMPUR: Banks in Malaysia are closing the accounts of Iranian individuals and companies, nearly a dozen affected people said, in a sign that US sanctions are having a far-reaching impact on citizens of the Islamic republic. Although Malaysian banks seemed to be more cautious in dealing with Iranians than those elsewhere, some Iranians and one embassy official said, there were "mass...
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Mullah on the march: Pakistani cleric takes on PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan faces the first major challenge to his leadership as a grey-bearded, orange-turbaned rival he calls "Maulana Diesel" marches to Islamabad with thousands of Islamists hoping to bring down the government. Maulana Fazlur Rehman - one of the country's most seasoned political operators - has dominated the airwaves in recent days with his calls to unseat his old adversary Khan. The prime minister, he says,...
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S&P Affirms Gulf Bank rating at "A-" with "Stable" Outlook
Ratings reflect Gulf Bank's sound market position Dalal Al-Dousari KUWAIT: S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Gulf Bank's Issuer Credit rating at A-/A-2 with a Stable outlook. According to the recently published S&P Global Ratings commentary, the ratings reflect Gulf Bank's sound market position as the fourth-largest commercial bank in Kuwait, and factors in the Bank's improving revenue mix and business stability. The stable outlook on...
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Zahran: KFH is on track in promoting synergy among the Group's banks Q3 2019 earnings conference call
Shadi Zahran KUWAIT: Shadi Zahran, Acting Group Chief Executive Officer(GCEO) & Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO)at Kuwait Finance House(KFH) said that KFH Group reported net profit of KD 190.5 million until end of Q3 2019 for KFH Shareholders compared to KD 169.1 million for the same period last year represent an increase of 12.7 percent. He added in the third quarter 2019 earnings conference call for Kuwait Finance House Group that...
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Schwarzenegger and Hamilton keep promises in new 'Terminator'
The Terminator has come a long way since Arnold Schwarzenegger first portrayed the cyborg assassin in James Cameron's 1984 sci-fi classic. "In each movie, the Terminator is a little bit different-there's a certain evolution," Schwarzenegger told AFP. But the character's latest incarnation in "Terminator: Dark Fate," out on Friday, still comes as a surprise-he is now a drapery salesman. "The first Terminator was just crushing everything and...
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Global fashion brands, designers attend 16th edition of 'Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition'
Fashion designers from different countries gathered again at the biggest fashion event in Qatar 'Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition' that took place on October 23. This was the 16th edition of this successful fashion event, which became popular in the region. It was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition is set to bring a series of events showcasing the latest in Arabian and modest designs from more...
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NBK Annual Walkathon
Manal Al Mattar KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) announced the launch of its 25th Annual Walkathon titled "One Step Can Change Your Life" on the 7th December 2019. Participants can register for this event starting from Friday 1st of November, online, through NBKWalkathon.com. NBK will be giving away two new Renault cars from Al Babtain Group as the grand prizes during the Walkathon along with many other valuable prizes. Referees assigned...
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Sulaibkhat Sport Club wins Liberation Boxing Championship for juniors
KUWAIT: Sulaibkhat Sport Club won first place in the Liberation Boxing Championship for juniors, as it got five gold and one bronze medals, while Jahra boxers took second place with one gold and four silver. Qurain and Fahaheel clubs won one gold, two silver and three bronze landing them in third place. The championship saw 63 boxers distributed over 10 various weights. The championship closing ceremony was attended by Chairman of Kuwait Boxing...
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13th Kuwait Open Bowling for women, men begins today
KUWAIT: Kuwait Bowling Center will be the venue today for the launch of the 13th Kuwait Open Bowling for men and women, which is the last round in the international league this year. The competition will see an elite group of world champions, professionals and internationally ranked players from various countries. The number of players who confirmed their participation so far is more than hundred, to compete for top place in 2019, with a total...
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Kuwait opens visa 20 to visa 18 transfer from July 14 to September 12
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Iranian reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian raises his arms to greet his supporters as he arrives for his campaign rally, two days before a presidential election runoff following a first round marked by a historically low turnout, at a stadium in Tehran on July 3, 2024.—AFP
Iran reformist Pezeshkian wins presidential election
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KUWAIT: Interior ministry officials have monitored and conducted several inspection campaigns across the country.
MoI continues crackdown on traffic, residency law violators
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HATHRAS, India: Mourners gather as the deceased who died in a stampede during a sermon are kept at a mortuary at Hathras in India's Uttar Pradesh state on July 3, 2024. -- AFP
‘Miracles’ and hope: Fatal stampede spotlights India’s craze for godmen
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Scholarship acceptance rates: By the numbers