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IOM commends Kuwait’s efforts in combating human trafficking
On the occasion of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed annually on 30 July, the International Organization for migration…
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Australia adds YouTube to sites banned for under-16s, citing harmful content
Australia said on Wednesday it will add YouTube to sites covered by its world-first ban on social media for teenagers,…
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Kuwait approves sweeping amendments to residential construction code to boost investment and urban development
The head of the Technical Committee of the Municipal Council, Munira Al-Amir, has announced the approval of major amendments to…
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Russia declares emergency in northern Kuril Islands
The Russian authorities today declared a state of emergency in the northern Kuril Islands, where a tsunami hit a coastal…
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Customs chief tours Nuwaiseeb border port, stresses oversight, tech integration
Director-General of the General Administration of Customs, Fatima Al-Qallaf, during an inspection tour of the Nuwaiseeb border crossing, praised the…
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India safe from tsunami risk, says INCOIS after Russia’s Kamchatka quake
Following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has…
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MOH launches 10th annual blood donation drive, honors invasion martyrs
The Ministry of Health has announced the launch of its 10th annual national blood donation campaign, set to begin Thursday,…
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KFF shuts non-compliant facilities in Hawally during fire safety sweep
The Kuwait Fire Force, in cooperation with several government agencies, carried out a comprehensive inspection campaign across Hawally Governorate, targeting…
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Powerful 8.8-magnitude quake triggers tsunami in Russia’s Kamchatka; US, Japan on high alert
A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering a tsunami that sent waves as high as 4…
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IMF warns of slowing global growth amid geopolitical tensions, uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Tuesday of a potential slowdown in global economic growth in 2025, citing persistent uncertainty…
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