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Pope Francis celebrates the Holy mass of the Epiphany in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2025.— AFP

Pope warns about AI, fake news and 'manipulating minds'

Vatican: Pope Francis warned on Thursday of the dangers of misinformation and its spread via social media and artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning it could be 'misused to manipulate minds'. In his traditional New Year's address to diplomats at the Vatican, Francis lamented the increasing polarisation of society, 'aggravated by the continuous creation and spread of fake news, which not only distorts facts but also...

Police officers remove an elderly resident from her home during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, on January 8, 2025.—AFP

Celebrities flee Los Angeles fires, lose houses as Hollywood events scrapped

A-list actors, musicians and other celebrities were among the tens of thousands of people affected by deadly wildfires in Los Angeles Wednesday, as the entertainment industry screeched to a halt.The showbiz capital has been besieged by multiple out-of-control blazes, with Hollywood events including a glitzy awards show and a Pamela Anderson film premiere among those cancelled as firefighters battle flames in hurricane-force winds.Hundreds of...

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Today in Kuwait’s history

KUWAIT, Jan 7 (KUNA) : 1933 -- The first mail airborne trip was organized between Baghdad and Kuwait, carrying 53 letters stamped in the Iraqi capital and delivered in Kuwait.1962 -- The first US ambassador to Kuwait, Parker Hart, delivered credentials to the Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.1979 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah signed decrees defining jurisdictions of the ministries of information, communications, planning,...

Sema during the Seb-i Arus ceremony.

Exploring Rumi’s legacy

A land rich in ancient heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable cultural experiences, Turkiye offers a journey like no other. Recently, Kuwait Times embarked on a remarkable trip exploring the profound legacy of Rumi, the iconic Sufi poet and philosopher whose teachings transcend time and borders.Centered around the Seb-i Arus ceremonies in Konya, which commemorated the 751st anniversary of Rumi’s passing, the journey was a...

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KUWAIT: Security officers process the data information as residents submit their biometrics.- Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Expats require biometrics to exit

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HANGZHOU: A family member holds an IV drip for a child receiving care at the pediatric department of a hospital in Hangzhou, eastern China's Zhejiang province, on January 6, 2025. — AFP photos

Kuwait reports stable HMPV rates amid global concerns

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HANGZHOU: A baby receives care at the pediatric department of a hospital in Hangzhou, eastern China's Zhejiang province, on January 6, 2025. — AFP

What you need to know about HMPV

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KUWAIT: HH the Amir Shiekh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah poses for a group photo with HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, ministers, sports officials and organizers of Khaleeji Zain 26 at Bayan Palace on Jan 7, 2025. – KUNA

Amir hails Gulf Cup success

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DAMASCUS: Travelers gesture upon their arrival at Damascus International Airport on Jan 7, 2025. - AFP

International flights resume in Damascus