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KUWAIT: Kuwait experienced incessant rain throughout Tuesday, reaching its peak in the afternoon. Director of the Meteorological Department Abdulaziz Al-Qarawi told KUNA there would be an increase in low and medium clouds, interspersed with thunderclouds accompanied by varying intensities of rain, ranging from light to moderate, and heavy in some areas. Qarawi mentioned the possibility of hail at times and increased wind activity, with speeds exceeding 60 km per hour, leading to waves reaching over 6 feet in height and reduced horizontal visibility in certain areas. He anticipated a gradual improvement in weather conditions after midnight, with clouds decreasing and rain chances diminishing gradually, while there may be fog forming in some areas on Wednesday morning. Rain is expected to return on Friday morning, with precipitation being light to moderate in intensity. Qarawi said the highest recorded rainfall since midnight was 16 mm in Rabiya, 10 mm in Abdaly, 12 mm at Kuwait airpor...

KUWAIT: The International Women’s Group (IWG), in collaboration with the Lebanese Embassy and the wife of the Chargé d’Affaires to Kuwait May Mansour, and the Lebanese Ladies’ Society organized the outstanding cultural event ‘Lebanese Ghabqa-Night’ on Sunday, March 17, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event was opened by Layla Boulos, who welcomed the attendees. The IWG President and wife of the Bulgarian Ambassador, Antonia Dimitrova, gave a welcome speech, congratulating His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the Kuwaiti people on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. Dimitrova expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the Embassy of the Republic of Lebanon and thanked Ahmed Arafa and his spouse. In his opening address, the Chargé d’Affaires Ahmed Arafa, expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the President and members of the Executive Board of the International Women’s Group for their effective contribution to the organizatio...

Sheikh Mishal visits ministry of interior, Kuwait Fire Force KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on Tuesday visited the ministry of interior accompanied by HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. HH the Amir was received by Deputy Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Acting Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah and Interior Ministry Undersecretary Lt Gen Sheikh Salem Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah. Addressing the ministry’s top officials, HH the Amir congratulated the ministry and its staff on the holy month of Ramadan, praying to Almighty Allah to bring back the holy month with Kuwait and its people graced with goodness and blessings. HH the Amir said security forces have a great role to play to preserve order in the country, calling on forces to stay alert at all times in order to prevent any possible danger and harm from happening. “We appreciate the efforts of the ministry of interior i...

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah met on Wednesday with chiefs of state’s regulatory authorities and called on them to heed HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s directives of protecting public funds and sovereignty of law. During the meeting, HH the Prime Minister hailed the role of such agencies in combating financial and administrative corruption and underlined necessity of reviewing legislations organizing workflow to meet demands adequately and facilitate execution of developmental projects. In an effort to promote the workflow of regulatory agencies, HH the Prime Minister asked them to provide periodic reports clarifying obstacles hindering their performance, as well as present recommendations and suggestions. He also urged them to involve public opinion, through media outlets or designated reports, for them to recognize efforts of agencies. The premier tasked the authorities with amplifying cooperation and coord...

BRUSSELS: EU member states and lawmakers on Wednesday reached a deal to cap duty-free imports of a range of Ukrainian farm goods, which were allowed in the wake of Russia’s invasion but have drawn fierce protests from farmers in the bloc. The agreement renews for one year a broad tariff exemption first granted in 2022, but adds “safeguards” for a list of products including maize, oats, eggs, poultry, sugar and honey to stop cheaper imports from flooding the market. The 27-nation bloc initially dropped tariffs on Ukrainian imports in a bid to help keep Ukraine’s economy afloat after the country was invaded by its neighbor. Two years into the conflict, EU farmers complain they are being undercut by less expensive imports from Ukrainian producers not bound by the bloc’s stricter rules—for example, on animal welfare—with the issue fuelling angry protests across the bloc. In response to those concerns, the regulation “provides for an emergency brake for poultry, eggs and sugar” as well as...

Manila, Philippines (March 24, 2024) As the world observes World Tuberculosis Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Philippines remains steadfast in its commitment to combating tuberculosis (TB) among people living with HIV (PLHIV). With a focus on newly diagnosed PLHIV, AHF Philippines has been at the forefront of efforts to mitigate the impact of TB in this vulnerable population. Recent data from the Department of Health (DOH) unveils an alarming rise in TB cases in thE Philippines. Over the past year, TB cases, including new and relapse cases, have surged to a staggering 612,534. Globally, TB remains a formidable threat, claiming the lives of 1.3 million individuals in 2022 alone, among them 167,000 people living with HIV. The World Health Organization'slatest report highlights nearly 11 million TB cases worldwide, underscoring the urgency of addressing this persistent health crisis. Moreover, the prevalence of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) continues to present a significant ...

TOKYO: A rocket made by a Japanese company exploded seconds after launch on Wednesday, in a spectacular failure for the start-up's bid to put a satellite into orbit. Tokyo-based Space One's 18-metre (60-foot) Kairos rocket blasted off in the coastal Wakayama region of western Japan, carrying a small government test satellite. But around five seconds later, the solid-fuel rocket erupted in fire, sending white smoke billowing around the remote mountainous area as orange flames raged on the ground, live footage showed. Space One said it had taken the decision to "abort the flight" and details were being investigated. "We want to accept this outcome in a forward-looking manner and embark on our next challenge," company president Masakazu Toyoda told reporters, asserting that Space One does not use the term "failure". The firm wishes to "contribute to the expansion of space-related services" through successful satellite launches by its rocke...