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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A shark killed a woman and seriously injured a man off the Australian east coast on Thursday, police said.Emergency services were called to the beach in Crowdy Bay, 360 kilometers (224 miles) north of Sydney, following reports that two people in their 20s had been bitten by a shark at 6:30 a.m., a police statement said.Witnesses helped the pair before ambulance paramedics arrived, but the woman died at the scene, police said.The man had sustained “serious injuries” and was flown by helicopter to a hospital in a critical condition, police said.Police have not detailed the circumstances…
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A shark killed a woman and seriously injured a man off the Australian east coast on Thursday, police said.Emergency services were called to the beach in Crowdy Bay, 360 kilometers (224 miles) north of Sydney, following reports that two people in their 20s had been bitten by a shark at 6:30 a.m., a police statement said.Witnesses helped the pair before ambulance paramedics arrived, but the woman died at the scene, police said.The man had sustained “serious injuries” and was flown by helicopter to a hospital in a critical condition, police said.Police have not detailed the circumstances…
CAIRO: Kuwait Television and the Development Sector of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information were honored with the Arab League’s Media Excellence Award on Wednesday, recognizing outstanding works in audio, visual, and print media across Arab countries. The award ceremony concluded the 55th session of the Council of Arab Information Ministers under the theme “Arab Youth and New Media.”The winners were presented with their awards by Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, the award’s patron; Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit; and Syrian Minister of Information Hamza Mustafa, chair of the current…
KUWAIT: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil, Sheikh Dr Nimr Fahd Al-Malik Al-Sabah, affirmed on Wednesday that Kuwait showcased its pioneering experience in carbon management and the digital transformation of energy data during the High-Level Advisory Committee meeting of the International Energy Forum (IEF) in Riyadh. Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) after the session, Sheikh Nimr Al-Sabah said Kuwait’s selection to present a technical paper in the discussion titled “Carbon Management and Gas Developments” underscores the country’s active role in global energy dialogues and its proactive position amid rapid developments in international energy markets.He noted that the presentation highlighted…
KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality announced on Wednesday the nomination of Bader Al-Ajeel for the position of Secretary-General of the Arab Towns Organization (ATO). The nomination received approval from representatives of Arab cities during an emergency meeting of the organization’s Executive Council, held virtually at the invitation of Kuwait Municipality, a permanent member and host country. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Municipality explained that the meeting was convened to consider Kuwait’s nomination of Al-Ajeel as the organization’s new Secretary-General, reflecting the government’s ambition to enhance the organization’s performance and strengthen its regional role.Bader Al-Ajeel, who joined the Arab…
KUWAIT: The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, part of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Kuwaiti youth and strengthening their scientific and engineering skills by providing an advanced learning environment aligned with global best practices in innovation. The affirmation came as the center inaugurated the STEM Racing Academy at The Avenues Mall on Tuesday. The opening ceremony was held under the patronage — and in the presence — of the center’s Chairperson, Eng. Haifa Al-Mudhaf, alongside Mabani Real Estate Company CEO Eng. Waleed Al-Shuraiaan, the center’s General Manager Nada Al-Daihani,…
KUWAIT: As part of its strategic partnership with X-Cite Electronics, National Bank of Kuwait announced offering a KD 50 discount on Blue Friday purchases made by customers only through X-Cite’s website and application on Friday, November 28, 2025. This offer will be available for the first 600 customers who spend a minimum of KD 300 using the following cards: NBK 247 Cashback Visa Platinum Prepaid Card; NBK Visa Platinum Credit Card; NBK Visa Signature Credit Card; NBK Visa Infinite Credit Card; NBK KWT Visa Infinite Credit Card; NBK-KPC Visa Infinite Credit Card; NBK-Kuwait Airways (Oasis Club) Visa Signature Credit Card;…
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Public Works outlined its most significant accomplishments and upcoming strategic projects during a detailed presentation delivered on Wednesday by the ministry’s official spokesperson, Ahmad Al-Saleh, at the Government Communication Center. The briefing highlighted notable advancements in road and infrastructure maintenance, major transportation initiatives, and strengthened governance and digital transformation efforts.Al-Saleh said the ministry has executed extensive maintenance works across the country, including the paving of 9.5 million square meters of asphalt on internal roads and 5.5 million square meters on highways. These efforts fall under 12 internal road maintenance contracts and six highway maintenance contracts currently…
The two members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot in Washington on Wednesday were among more than 2,000 troops deployed to the nation’s capital as part of President Donald Trump’s crime-fighting mission that involved taking over the local police department. The president quickly ordered 500 more National Guard members to the city after the shooting. The members were shot about two blocks from the White House. Officials said they were hospitalized in critical condition. Washington’s mayor said they were victims of a ”targeted shooting.”Here’s a look at the National Guard’s presence in Washington:Trump declared a public safety…
Every year, Lebanese wait with excited anticipation for the capital city’s Christmas installation, which sees downtown Beirut lit up with fairy lights, illuminated signage and evergreen decorations. But when this year’s display was unveiled last week, what is usually a celebratory tradition where locals flock to the area to meet friends and take pictures sparked confusion and debate online. The decorations depart slightly from the style of Beirut’s previous Christmas installations, featuring intricate geometric light structures in colourful arches. While some praised what they called an artistically ambitious and original idea, others likened the designs to Islamic artistic motifs or Ramadan displays, saying it did…