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The deputy speaker of the Knesset has said that Meir Kahane, an ultranationalist rabbi who called for the expulsion of Palestinians from Israel and whose Kach movement is still banned as a terrorist organisation, was right. Nissim Vaturi, a member of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party, made the remarks during a parliamentary debate on Wednesday in which he also criticised former Likud leaders for refusing to engage with Kahane. Challenged by other MPs that Kahane was a terrorist, and asked if he supported “Jewish terror”, Vaturi replied: “I support it. Believe me, Kahane was right in many ways where we were wrong, where the…

BEIRUT: Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights, Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Duaij Al-Sabah, met Wednesday with Nemat Aoun, President of the Lebanese National Commission for Women’s Affairs and wife of the Lebanese President, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in supporting and empowering women in peace and security initiatives. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Sheikha Jawaher Al-Sabah’s participation in the 12th session of the Women on the Front Lines conference, organized by the May Chidiac Foundation in Beirut.During the discussions, both sides reviewed key national efforts undertaken jointly to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace…

KUWAIT: His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, chaired on Thursday the 34th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Following Up on Major Development Projects at Bayan Palace. During the meeting, His Highness commended the progress and success of strategic partnerships between Kuwait and friendly countries, noting the extensive cooperation achieved across various development sectors and the expansion of major joint projects.His Highness reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing bilateral strategic partnerships to higher levels of efficiency. He instructed the committee to schedule the signing of contracts for major joint development projects with several governments in sectors including…

KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) affirmed that its recognition at the Sahel II Forum reflects the advanced position it has achieved in adopting digital solutions and enhancing services provided to citizens. The forum, organized by the Executive Committee for the Unified Government Application for Electronic Services (Sahel and Sahel Business), was held Wednesday in the presence of Minister of State for Communications Omar Al-Omar. In a press statement Thursday, Deputy Director General for Public Relations and Development at the Authority, Omar Al-Ruwaieh, said the recognition highlights the Authority’s achievements in developing electronic services and launching innovative digital…

Sebastian Marquez, 28, and his wife, Julia Marquez, 26, have never held jobs that pay over six figures, yet their combined net worth is just over $1 million.That’s largely due to cryptocurrency investments in bitcoin and ethereum worth about $400,000 in U.S. dollars as of Sept. 30, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. The couple is based in Strathroy, Ontario.However, “looking back at it, I most likely wouldn’t have made that investment,” Sebastian says, citing the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies. “I was very worried about that investment to begin with.”In 2019, Sebastian, who made money in his early…

KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, inaugurated the KLand tourism and entertainment project on Thursday, a collaborative initiative between the Tourism Projects Company, Zain, Kuwait International Bank and Sheeel. Speaking to reporters, Minister Al-Mutairi said the project caters to all age groups through its comprehensive range of services. He expressed optimism that future editions will build on past experience and institutional expertise to achieve greater success and desired outcomes.He noted that several upcoming tourism projects have been announced on the Visit Kuwait platform, which provides visitors with detailed information about events,…

KUWAIT: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance Asil Al-Munaifi and Jordan’s Ambassador to Kuwait Sinan Al-Majali signed Thursday a protocol amending the convention on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion between the two countries. In a press statement, the Ministry of Finance said the protocol aims to strengthen tax cooperation, prevent double taxation, combat tax evasion, encourage investment, and facilitate the flow of capital. It also seeks to enhance transparency in financial transactions through more efficient exchange of tax information.The ministry added that the protocol will bolster economic relations between Kuwait and Jordan by simplifying…

MANAMA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Shareeda Al-Maousherji, reaffirmed Thursday Kuwait’s unwavering commitment to active participation in Gulf forums. The statement was made to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) during his leadership of the Kuwaiti delegation at the 19th periodic meeting of the heads of Shura, Representatives, National, and People’s Councils of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain.Al-Maousherji highlighted Kuwait’s firm dedication to supporting the progress of GCC countries and enhancing joint efforts to consolidate stability and promote sustainable development across the region. He underscored Kuwait’s continuous focus on strengthening…

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Nov. 10, 2025. Brendan McDermid | ReutersProfessional investors have been using the market’s record-setting run as an opportunity to take profits, while retail investors have been doing much of the heavy lifting in the latest run of the three-year-old bull market.Hedge funds and other institutional clients have been the biggest net sellers of single stocks and exchange-traded funds this year, unloading more than $67 billion worth of equities in 2025, according to the latest client-flow data from Bank of America.Retail investors have…

U.S. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett speaks in front of a TV camera at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 13, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersBack pay owed to federal workers for the time they were furloughed during the government shutdown is expected to land in their bank accounts early next week, White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Thursday.”There really has been an aggressive effort to get people to get their checks as soon as possible,” Hassett told reporters, a day after President Donald Trump signed a short-term funding bill that allowed the government to reopen…