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Protests mount in Kashmir clampdown
SRINAGAR: Kashmir has seen an average of nearly 20 protests per day against Indian rule over the last six weeks despite a security lockdown to quell unrest, a senior government source told AFP. Tensions remain high in the disputed Himalayan region after New Delhi's controversial decision last month to revoke the territory's decades old semi-autonomous status. Despite a curfew, movement restrictions and the severe curtailment of internet and...
BOONI, Pakistan: In this picture Pakistani woman Hajra Bibi makes a sanitary pad with a sewing machine at her home in Booni village in Chitral. — AFP
Menstruation and Myths: Overcoming Pakistan's taboo
BOONI, Pakistan: Bent over her hand-crank sewing machine, Hajra Bibi carefully stitches sanitary pads for the women of her mountainous village in northwestern Pakistan, one of many rural areas in the deeply conservative country where periods are still taboo. "I am responding to a crisis," said the 35-year-old mother, sitting in front of her small, doily-covered work table in the village of Booni, close to the Afghan border. "Before, Booni's...
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Bloodied Fury survives severe cut to outpoint Sweden's Wallin
Fury taken to hospital for a deep gash over his right eyeLOS ANGELES: Undefeated British heavyweight Tyson Fury shook off a left hook to the temple that left him bloodied and bruised before battling to a unanimous points win over Sweden's Otto Wallin Saturday. Fury had to dig deep after the bone-rattling third-round punch from heavy underdog Wallin sliced open a deep gash over his right eye in Las Vegas. The shot left Fury half-blind for the...
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England close on Ashes-levelling win
LONDON: Steve Smith was dismissed for just 23 as England closed in on a series-levelling victory against Australia in the fifth Test at the Oval yesterday. While the former captain was at the crease, Australia retained a faint hope of chasing down a daunting target of 399 to seal their first Ashes series win in England since 2001. But when Ben Stokes dived to his left at leg slip to catch Smith off paceman Stuart Broad, England knew they had...
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Wheels come off India’s auto sector
Ride-hailing apps contributing to a painful slump in car salesNEW DELHI: When India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman claimed that a preference by millennials for ride-hailing apps was contributing to a painful slump in car sales, it sparked an online backlash from furious youngsters. They started a campaign using ironic hashtags such as #BoycottMillennials and #SayItLikeNirmalaTai last week to push back against older generations blaming them...
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Crude supply under threat after Saudi attack; tensions run high
KUWAIT: The events in Saudi Arabia have ratcheted up tensions in the Middle East to a new level raising concerns about supply security. While in the short-term the direct physical impact on the market might be limited, this should move the market away from its bearish macroeconomic cycle and raise the risk premium in the market as funds reduce their short positions, says Chris Midgley, Global Head of Analytics, S&P Global Platts.While some...
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London Fashion Week opens the door-a little-to the public
It's one of the most exclusive dates in the fashion calendar, with journalists, stylists and celebrities clamoring to be close enough to the catwalk to see every sequin shimmer. But this year London Fashion Week is opening a few select shows to the public for the first time, giving fashionistas a rare chance to enjoy the annual sartorial extravaganza-though at a cost that has ruffled some feathers. Up to 2,000 people are being allowed access,...
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'Leaving Neverland' wins Emmy, Beyonce snubbed for 'Homecoming'
A documentary about alleged sexual abuse by Michael Jackson won an Emmy on Saturday while RuPaul was named best reality show host and Beyonce went home empty-handed. "Leaving Neverland," which features two adult men who say they were befriended by Jackson and sexually abused by him starting from when they were 7 and 10 years old, was named best documentary at a ceremony in Los Angeles ahead of television's main Emmy awards show next week. The...
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India's minister holds talks with Kuwaiti ministers
KUWAIT: India's Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan called on Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah yesterday. The minister discussed bilateral issues and other regional issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia Affairs Ambassador Ali Al-Saeed, Deputy Foreign Minister for Bureau Affairs of the Deputy Foreign Minister Counselor Talal Al-Shatti,...
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Amir thanks all well-wishers
HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets well-wishers after undergoing successful checkups in the US. - KUNA KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah expressed gratitude to HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah after conducting medical examinations. HH the Amir left a US hospital on Thursday evening after undergoing successful checkups. Thankfully, the checkups showed...
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Shuaiba Port Sea Fire Center rescues ship, saves 9 people
KUWAIT: Shuaiba Port Sea Fire Center responded to a call about a 55-foot boat being sunk and managed to save nine people onboard. No injuries were reported.Factory accident The body of an Arab laborer was removed from a concrete mixer after he fell inside it by accident. The incident took place in a concrete plant in Sulaibiya and the body was handed to forensics.Shuaiba inspections Deputy Director General of Kuwait Fire Service Directorate for...
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India's minister Muraleedharan arrives in Kuwait
KUWAIT: India’s Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan (center) is being received at the Kuwait International Airport by Indian Ambassador Jeeva Sagar yesterday KUWAIT: India's Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan arrived in Kuwait yesterday on an official two-day visit. He was received at the Kuwait International Airport by Indian Ambassador Jeeva Sagar...
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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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Britain's King Charles III (L) welcomes Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, during an audience at Buckingham Palace, in London, on October 25, 2023. (Photo by Jordan Pettitt / POOL / AFP)
Amir’s visit to UK... a significant milestone in Kuwaiti British relations
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Amir departs to the UK at personal invitation of King Charles III