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With music and burger empire, Cameroon couple living 'Russian dream'
Decked out in gold jewelry and high-end fashion, Walter and Cindy Tchassem descend on a Moscow fast-food joint escorted by bodyguards. Both originally from Cameroon, the couple are at the centre of a music and restaurant business empire in Russia. "People can't understand how we did it, it's unique," Walter, 37, tells AFP at an outlet of the couple's Black Star burger chain on Moscow's Novy Arbat commercial strip. "But I always say to them: When...
People take pictures with mobile phone at an oil painting by Atelier Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’ (Version Ganay), during the opening of the exhibition ‘Leonardo da Vinci’, at the Louvre museum in Paris. — AFP
Will Louvre show include world's priciest painting?
As the Louvre museum prepares to unveil a blockbuster exhibition of works by Leonardo da Vinci on Thursday, mystery surrounds whether the show will include the world's most expensive painting-Salvator Mundi, attributed to the master painter. It is unlikely, but organizers have not ruled out a last-minute appearance by the painting that sold for $450 million at a 2017 Christie's auction. The work, in which Jesus Christ is depicted emerging from...
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Springsteen dives into his psyche with 'Western Stars' film
Though Bruce Springsteen's songs are a vibrant part of the contemporary American songbook, he regularly uses his lyrics to express his deep misgivings about the proverbial "American dream." With "Western Stars," a full-length feature film out Friday that marks the Boss's directorial debut, New Jersey's favorite son is once again looking at a question he's grappled with for decades: the struggle between transient freedom and communal life. The...
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Sterling, Mbappe light up Champions League with hat-tricks while Spurs claim key win
Lewandowski fires Bayern to victoryPARIS: Raheem Sterling and Kylian Mbappe both scored second-half hat-tricks in UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday as Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur all recorded big victories. Juventus, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich laboured to wins on a night which brought 30 goals in eight games, a third of which were scored by Premier League clubs. Sterling's three goals came 11 minutes apart...
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Kuwait boxing season begins on Saturday
KUWAIT: The 2019-2020 boxing season will be launched on Saturday with the first juniors (under 16 & 17) championship with the participation of 12 clubs, as the championship will conclude on Tuesday at Jahra Club. There will be 12 championships during the current season distributed over four various age groups 3 for beginners, 3 for cubs, 3 for juniors, 2 for men and a refresher championship for all. Secretary General of Kuwait Boxing Federation...
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Malaysia's Tan wins gold at 25th Asia Bowling Championship
KUWAIT: Malaysian Timmy Tan kept his first place title by winning the individual's gold medal of the 25th Asian Ten Pin Bowling Championship. Tan scored 1,556 to repeat his achievement of three years earlier during the previous championship in Hong Kong. Meanwhile India's Dhruv Sarda claimed second place with the score of 1,524 and Japan's Shusaku Asato took third place with 1,522 points. Today, the fifth day of competition will see a fierce...
KUWAIT: Some expats are pictured at the Immigration Department. Confusion over incorrect data on work visas has left many expats stranded and unable to travel out of Kuwait for holiday.
Visit-to-work visa transfers allowed, fees unchanged
MoI issues new residency bylaws - First convicted ex-MP returns to Kuwait KUWAIT: Interior Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah yesterday issued new residency by-laws allowing visit visas to be transferred to residency visas in many cases. There were only minor changes to other residency rules and regulations, especially with regards to fees. The new regulations, which explain how the residency law should be implemented, became effective as...
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Indonesian Embassy denies discussing domestic helpers' issue with Kuwait
'Indonesian government policy remains unchanged'KUWAIT: The Indonesian Embassy in Kuwait has denied any discussions were held with any Kuwaiti authorities with regards to the recruitment of domestic helpers. An embassy official who spoke to Kuwait Times on the condition of anonymity said the policy of Indonesia remains unchanged. "No official discussions were held on this matter. The policy of the government of Indonesia at present remains...
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Underground garbage containers in new residential areas
KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality Director Ahmad Al-Manfouhi said the municipality's general cleaning committee recommended using underground garbage containers in new residential areas currently under construction. 'This technology must be included in those areas' infrastructure," he underlined in response to an inquiry filed by the municipal councilmember Meshaal Mohammed Al-Hamdhan. In response to an inquiry by municipal councilmember Abdul Salam...
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Kuwait organizes meeting with 'Sophia the robot'
KUWAIT: Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) announced yesterday a special event for Space Month that includes a scientific lecture and meetings with the famous robot Sofia and its inventor at the Kuwait Scientific Center October 24 and 25. Sofia's inventor Dr David Hansen will deliver a lecture on robotics, artificial intelligence and how inventions and modern developments contribute to space exploration, said KFAS in a...
SAN FRANCISICO: The headquarters of Uber. —AP
Uber inquires about entering Kuwaiti market
KUWAIT: Uber has written to several Kuwait authorities informing them of its wish to enter Kuwait - separate from its subsidiary Careem, which is operating in Kuwait with a roaming taxi license, reported Al-Qabas daily. Sources said Uber is conducting economic feasibility studies and studying commercial and transport regulations in the Kuwait market, as well as the process of getting licenses and permissions necessary to operate without legal...
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Five vehicles catch fire
KUWAIT: Kuwait Fire Service Directorate's public relations department said Fahaheel fire station men responded to a call over a fire in five vehicles parked in an open area in Fahaheel. The blaze was put out and prevented from spreading to other vehicles. No injuries were reported. The cause of the blaze is yet to be determined. - By Hanan Al-Saadoun
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LOS ANGELES: Smoke and flames from the Palisades Fire burn behind Mulholland drive towards the Encino neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, January 10, 2025. -- AFP
Big Los Angeles wildfire switches direction; toll 13
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KUWAIT: People wander around Souq Al-Mubarakiya during Kuwait's national celebrations in this 2023 file photo. — KUNA
New Mubarakiya markets coming to Ahmadi and Jahra
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KUWAIT: Kuwaiti officials meet with a delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss turning Shaab into a United Nations healthy city. — KUNA
Shaab on path to becoming Kuwait’s next healthy city
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KUWAIT: Hawalli Governor Ali Al-Asfar and a World Health Organization (WHO) delegation meet to discuss the requirements for turning Shaab and other Hawalli governorate areas into a healthy city. — KUNA
What Kuwait’s vision for expanding healthy cities means for people
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BELGRADE: This photograph shows a sign for Naftna Industrija Srbije AD (NIS), and the company's owner OAO Gazprom Neft outside the headquarters in Belgrade, on January 8, 2025. -- AFP
US and Britain announce sweeping sanctions against Russia’s oil sector