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Nobel Prize money rises 9 percent to $1.22 million for 2026 winners
The monetary value of this year’s Nobel Prizes has increased by 9 percent to approximately $1.22 million for each of…
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Kuwait warns attacks on oil tankers threaten human rights, environment
Kuwait has warned that attacks targeting oil tankers constitute a serious violation of human rights, and highlighted the potentially severe…
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Kuwait showcases rich cultural heritage at University of Canberra event
Kuwait’s participation in the annual Cultural Day organized by the University of Canberra provided an opportunity to showcase the country’s…
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Portugal’s face-covering ban takes effect Sept 23; violators face fine ranging between 400 to 3,000 euros
The Kuwait Embassy in Lisbon has urged Kuwaiti citizens visiting Portugal to take note of a new law restricting the…
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Global sports coalition proposed to empower women and girls across the Global South
A global push is emerging to use sport as a practical tool for social development, with Qatar Foundation (QF) and…
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Kuwait suspends 11 exchange companies over money-laundering compliance failures
Kuwait has temporarily suspended the activities of around 11 small and medium-sized exchange companies over failures to adequately update their…
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Palestinian ambassador denies rumors over Kuwaiti properties in West Bank
Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait H.E. Rami Tahboub has denied reports circulating about alleged offers to a number of Kuwaiti property…
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Central Bank of Kuwait keeps interest rates unchanged at 3.5 percent
The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) said the country’s monetary and financial stability conditions remain sound and strong, based on…
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Fed raises interest rates to 3.75–4%, putting stocks, gold and oil under pressure
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75 to 4.00…
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172 bottles of imported liquor, 465,750 dinars seized from non-Kuwaiti bootlegger
Personnel from the Criminal Security Sector have taken into custody a non-Kuwaiti man for allegedly trading in imported liquor. The…
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