Новости за 02.01.2019

‘A day will come when local shrimp will disappear’ KUWAIT: The seven-month ban on shrimping in Kuwaiti waters began from Jan 1, 2019. The ban also prevents Kuwaiti trawlers from shrimping in international waters and the delivery of shrimps during this period, which ends on July 31, 2019. The decision, a copy of which was […]

‘I stay because they treat me not as a housemaid, but part of the family’ KUWAIT: The Filipino Clients Relations Officers (FILCRO) recently awarded three Filipina domestic helpers for dedication and loyalty to their work, their contribution to uplifting their families’ lives and for helping the Philippines’ economy. The awards were given during a Christmas […]

KUWAIT: Health Minister Sheikh Dr Basel Al-Sabah issued resolution number 351/2018 pertaining reforming the supreme committee for treatment overseas by adding two more specialties in otolaryngology and orthopedic surgery. According to the resolution, only two of the previous members were included in the new committee. Airport traffic Traffic at Kuwait Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4) increased […]

KUWAIT: Twenty-three cases of fake disability documents were relayed to the public prosecution, said Minister of Social Affairs Saad Al-Kharraz yesterday. In a press release, the minister indicated that a number of employees at the Public Authority of the Disabled were referred to the public prosecution for their involvement in forgery of disability documents for […]

Two citizens hurt in second car-to-truck crash KUWAIT: A woman was instantly killed and a male citizen was injured when their sports utility vehicle (SUV) collided into a truck along Seventh Ring Road. Rescuers were dispatched to the scene to release the couple from the wreckage, Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) said in a statement. […]

KUWAIT: The State of Kuwait strongly condemned on Tuesday the stabbing attacks that took place at Manchester Victoria railway station shortly ahead of the New Year’s Eve celebrations. This criminal act which led to serious injuries to three people reflects a serious tendency to violence and terrorism, which requires concerted efforts by all countries, an […]

WASHINGTON: Netflix has removed an episode of a satirical comedy show from its service in Saudi Arabia over its criticism of the kingdom, following a legal request by officials in Riyadh. In the episode of “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj”, the American-born Muslim lashed out at the kingdom after the October killing of Washington Post […]

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India: Protests and violence erupted in southern India yesterday after two women defied traditionalists to enter one of Hinduism’s holiest temples for the first time since a landmark court ruling. Police fired tear gas, stun grenades and water cannon as protests and clashes between rival groups erupted across the southern state of Kerala, local […]

KNUDSHOVED, Denmark: Six people were killed yesterday after debris apparently from a cargo train smashed into a passenger train in high winds on a bridge connecting two islands in Denmark, the rail operator and officials said. The passenger train appeared to have struck an empty truck trailer that had blown off a cargo train travelling […]

Efforts underway to bring Damascus back into Arab fold BEIRUT: Almost eight years into Syria’s devastating war, opponents of the regime are watching in dismay as President Bashar Al-Assad’s government looks set to secure its comeback at home and abroad. Holed up in the last major rebel stronghold or unable to return home after fleeing […]

Flyby offers up-close look at ancient building block of planets TAMPA: NASA rang in the New Year on Tuesday with a historic flyby of the farthest, and quite possibly the oldest, cosmic body ever explored by humankind-a tiny, distant world called Ultima Thule-in the hopes of learning more about how planets took shape. A series […]

She is turning 60 this year and still doesn’t have a single wrinkle. Blonde or brunette, slender or curvy, black or white, princess or president, Barbie is a forever favorite for young girls, even if she has caused controversy over the years. The iconic doll has evolved to keep up with the times-check out her […]

Nadal pulls out of Brisbane with thigh problem BRISBANE: Top seed and defending champion Elina Svitolina crashed out of the Brisbane International at the hands of Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich yesterday. In a replay of last year’s final, Sasnovich reversed that result as she ousted Svitolina 6-4, 0-6, 6-3. The Belarusian displayed some breathtaking shot making […]

Kohli brushes off injury fears as back ‘niggles’ SYDNEY: India reversed an earlier decision about the availability of Ravichandran Ashwin for the fourth and final Test against Australia and named the off-spinner in their 13-man match squad yesterday. With a 2-1 lead, India need only draw the Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground to secure […]

DUBAI: FIFA should if possible increase the size of the soccer World Cup in Qatar in 2022 to 48 from 32 teams, the global governing body’s president Gianni Infantino said. Last month, Infantino said a majority of national soccer federations were in favour of expanding the tournament and a decision was expected ahead of the […]