Новости за 03.09.2019

Iraq accuses Kuwait of making geographic changes to maritime borders KUWAIT: Lawmakers yesterday blasted the Iraqi government for filing a complaint at the United Nations Security Council against Kuwait for building a maritime facility which Iraq claims undermined common borders near Khour Abdullah. In its complaint, Iraq accused Kuwait of making geographic changes to the […]

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, accompanied by National Guard Vice President Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, arrived in the US on Monday for a private visit. His Highness the Amir will travel to Washington DC for a summit with US President Donald Trump which is scheduled tomorrow. His Highness was […]

US ambassador ‘disappointed’ as GCC crisis lingers KUWAIT: The United States expressed frustration over unresolved issues of unity amongst Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Outgoing US Ambassador to Kuwait Lawrence Silverman echoed his country’s position during a press conference at his residence in Bayan yesterday, which was his last as US envoy to Kuwait. The […]

48 violations sent to commercial prosecution following market crackdown KUWAIT: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry could be moving to enforce more control over the retail market following its successful model in implementing strict supervision at the fish market, which helped lower fish prices in general, according to ministry sources. Speaking on the condition of […]

KUWAIT: Kuwait Physical Therapy Association (KPTA) is coordinating with the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) to have strict rules to appoint physiotherapy specialists in health clubs around Kuwait, KPTA President Hanaa Al-Khamees said. She made that statement after a meeting with deputy director general for manpower protection at PAM Abdullah Al-Mutoutah, noting that Mutoutah expressed […]

KUWAIT: Mangroves trees were rehabilitated on the coastal road in Shuwaikh as part of a joint project run by the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR), and Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). Mangroves trees, known for their ability to withstand high salinity, […]

Many people have been recently speaking about honor killings in Islamic countries and the culture behind them, because of a horrific tragedy that happened in another country earlier this week. There is no question about how wrong and ill the actions of murder are, for whatever the reason may be. There is no question that […]

KUWAIT: Arabian Gulf street during sunset. — Photo by Athary Al-Sabti (KUNA)

LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday lost his working majority in parliament ahead of a showdown with rebel MPs over Brexit that could lead to a snap election within weeks. Johnson condemned a plan by lawmakers to block his Brexit strategy as “surrender” and said it would undermine his intention to negotiate a new divorce […]

TEHRAN: President Hassan Rouhani yesterday ruled out holding any bilateral talks with the United States and threatened to further cut Iran’s commitments to a nuclear deal within days. Iran and three European countries – Britain, France and Germany – have been trying to save the landmark agreement reached in 2015 and meant to limit Tehran’s […]