AIOU launches academic programmes for overseas PakistanisIslamabad : Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has re-launched some academic programmes for Overseas Pakistanis, including those living in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Sultanate of Oman, Bahrain and USA.The programs include ‘Allisan-ul-Arabi’ (Basic Arabic course), ‘Arabic Bo....
Olympic hopeful Shah to feature at Paris Grand SlamKARACHI: Pakistan’s Olympian judoka Shah Hussain will feature at Paris Grand Slam 2020 early next month. The event will be held in Paris from February 8-9.“This will be his first target this year. The next few months are very important for Shah as he is struggling to qualify directly for....
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Pentagon leaders didn't know US troops were injured in Iran's missile attack until a week laterAP Photo/Alex Brandon
Pentagon leaders didn't know US troops were injured in an Iranian missile attack on US and coalition forces until a week after the attack, the Defense Department said Friday.
Eleven service members with concussion symptoms were transported to facilities in Germany and Kuwai....
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Malacañang: Kuwait OFW deployment ban stays until labor agreement implementedMANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Friday, January 17, said President Rodrigo Duterte backed the labor department's decision to impose a total deployment ban to Kuwait , saying it would only be lifted when the Gulf State implemented terms in an agreement signed by both countries in 2018.
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11 US troops wounded in last week's Iran attack on Iraq baseAt least 11 American troops were injured in an Iranian attack on an Iraqi base where American soldiers were deployed, US Central Command said on Thursday, although the US military had previously maintained there were no casualties.
"While no US service members were killed in the Jan 8 Iranian att....
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11 US soldiers have been evacuated from Iraq with concussion symptoms after Iran's missile strikeAP Photo/Qassim Abdul-Zahra
11 US troops stationed at the Iraqi military base hit by an Iranian missile strike were taken out of Iraq for medical treatment.
A US military spokesman said the soldiers were taken to hospitals in Kuwait and Germany with "concussions symptoms."
They are expected to ....
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Gulfam wins silver medal at Kuwait Grand PrixKARACHI: Pakistan’s Gulfam Joseph clinched silver medal in 10-metre Air Pistol category at 9th International Shooting Grand Prix in Kuwait on Thursday.“He scored 574 points to qualify for the finals where he claimed silver medal by scoring 238.8 points,” said Secretary National Rif....
In pics: 2020 Kuwait Aviation ExhibitionThe Qatar Air Force aerobatic display team performs during the opening of the 2020 Kuwait Aviation Exhibition in Kuwait City, Kuwait on January 15, 2020.....
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Families of paratroopers deployed to the Middle East received 'menacing' messages on social mediaFamilies of members of the 82nd Airborne Division have reported receiving menacing messages on social media after soldiers from that unit deployed to the Middle East this month.
The division has told families to check their social-media settings and report any messages they receive.
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Philippines orders total deployment ban to KuwaitMANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government imposed a total deployment ban to Kuwait after a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) autposy revealed the grim circumstances surrounding the death of Filipino worker Jeanelyn Villavende in the Gulf state in December 2019.
The Department of....
CNS International Squash attracts 15 foreign playersKARACHI: The 14th CNS International Squash Championship has attracted 15 foreign players. The event will be played in Karachi from February 4-8.World No 49 Ivan Yuen from Malaysia is the top seed. The other seeded cueists include World No 69 Mazen Gamal from Egypt, Hong Kong’s Henry Leung and ....
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Trump's new war cryNOTHING is more dangerous for world peace than a bully in the White House. President Donald Trump's bellicosity has pushed the Middle East to the brink of another war. Although acrimony between Washington and Tehran had been building up for quite some time, the killing of a top Iranian general in a ....
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The Latest: Canada relocating some soldiers out of IraqTEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest on U.S.-Iran tensions in the wake of the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran's top general (all times local):
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Canada's top general says his country's military is temporarily relocating some soldiers from Iraq to Kuwait.
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Croatia becomes latest country to move troops out of Iraq amid soaring tensionsCroatia's defence ministry said that the country's 14 troops in Iraq have been moved to Kuwait amid soaring tensions after a United States airstrike killed Iran's top commander Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad last week.
The statement says any future steps also will be made in consultation with Nato a....
Crude and gold extend gains, stocks sink on fear of US-Iran warOil prices surged, gold hit a more than six-year high and most equities tumbled Monday after the US assassination last week of a top Iranian general fanned fears of a major conflict in the Middle East.
Donald Trump warned of a "major retaliation" against Tehran after it threatened revenge for the....
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Pentagon Deploys Special Operations Task Force To The Middle East, Including U.S. Army RangersJust days after President Donald Trump authorized a U.S. drone strike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, a top Iranian military commander, the Pentagon continues to deploy U.S. troops to the region to bolster security and on Sunday announced that a contingent of special operations troops will join ....
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With hours' notice, US fast-response force flies to MideastFort Bragg (North Carolina): Hundreds of U.S. soldiers deployed Saturday from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Kuwait to serve as reinforcements in the Middle East amid rising tensions following the U.S. killing of a top Iranian general. Lt. Col. Mike Burns, a spokesman for the 82nd Airborne Division....
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More US troops deploy to Mideast amid tensions with IranFORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — Hundreds of U.S. soldiers deployed Saturday from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Kuwait to serve as reinforcements in the Middle East amid rising tensions following the U.S. killing of a top Iranian general.
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Fury, tears as thousands mourn Iran commander killed by USThousands of Iraqis chanting "Death to America" on Saturday mourned an Iranian commander and others killed in a US drone attack that sparked fears of a regional proxy war between Washington and Tehran.
The killing of Iran's Major General Qasem Soleimani on Friday was the most dramatic escalation ....
Murdered OFW in Kuwait wanted to go home months before deathMANILA, Philippines – Overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Jeanelyn Villavende had repeatedly asked to be brought back home to the Philippines at least 3 months before she was beaten to death in Kuwait in December 2019.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said in a statement on Thursday, ....
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Philippines sets 'partial' deployment ban to KuwaitMANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government set a partial deployment ban to Kuwait following the recent death of another overseas Filipino worker (OFW), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Thursday, January 2.
DOLE Public Information Officer Rolly Francia confirmed ....
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Trump deployed 750 more troops to the Middle East after an attack on the US embassy in IraqMelissa Sue Gerrits/The Fayetteville Observer via Associated Press
President Donald Trump ordered roughly 750 soldiers deployed to the Middle East following an attack on the US Embassy in Iraq.
Another 3,000 were prepared for possible deployment in the coming days.
The attack occurred Tuesday b....
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Iraqi paramilitaries call for withdrawal from US embassyParamilitary groups who have been protesting against US air strikes in Iraq told their supporters to withdraw from the perimeter of the US embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday, although there was no immediate sign of a pullout.
The embassy's outer perimeter was stormed on Tuesday by demonstrators angr....
Prime minister thanks Kuwait for partnering with Seoul hospitalSouth Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon on Tuesday expressed his gratitude to Kuwaiti leaders for selecting a Seoul-based university hospital to run a landmark hospital in the Middle Eastern country."A local news report (said) ... Kuwait has app....
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PH condemns killing of yet another Filipina domestic worker in KuwaitMANILA, Philippines – The government "strongly condemned" the killing of yet another Filipina domestic worker in Kuwait, purportedly at the hands of her employer's wife.
"The continuing incidents of violence and abuse of Filipino domestic workers in Kuwait violates the spirit of the agreement s....
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Morocco to Receive New Batch of AMRAAM Missiles From USRabat – Major US defense contractor Raytheon has signed off on a $768,283,907 non-competitive fixed-price incentive (firm) contract for the production of AMRAAM missiles and other equipment as part of an unclassified foreign military sales contract. Morocco is one of the countries that will ....
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Kuwait says respects Iran's integrity after 'unauthorised' meetKuwait said Sunday that it respects Iran's "territorial integrity," the Gulf state's official news agency reported, a day after Tehran summoned its envoy to protest against Kuwaiti officials meeting Iranian separatists.....
Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait facilitates return of 33 migrant workersThe Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait, in coordination with the Kuwaiti authorities, facilitated the return of 33 migrant workers to Sri Lanka from Kuwait, the Foreign Ministry said. The Embassy arranged issuance of travel documents, and also obtained clearance from concerned Kuwaiti authorities for the w....
Malayali youth from Kollam arrested in Kuwait for demeaning Islam worshipAneesh Kuwait City: A Malayali youth was arrested here for posting derogatory comment on Facebook against Islam worship. Kollam Karunagappalli native Aneesh Dharmarajan was arrested by Fahaheel police. Aneesh had posted on his Facebook page 'Aneesh Dharmarajan Yuvamorcha' that he supports the ame....
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Russia, China veto UN extending Syria cross-border aidUnited Nations: Russia and China used their vetoes Friday to block a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended for a year cross-border humanitarian aid to four million Syrians. Humanitarian aid currently flows into Syria through UN-designated checkpoints without the formal permission ....
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Kerala NCP chief Thomas Chandy passes awayKochi: Thomas Chandy (72), senior legislator and President of the Kerala unit of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), passed away on Friday, party sources said. Chandy was suffering from cancer for the past few years and was under treatment in the US. He was last seen in public in November when he co....
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US troops overseas will get to see the new 'Star Wars' movie before anyone else — and for freeDisney/Lucasfilm
US troops deployed to the Middle East will be able to see "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" starting on December 18 — two days before its released in the US.
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DRI seizes 5 kg of smuggled gold worth Rs 2 cr from Nedumbassery airportKochi: A huge gold haul at the Nedumbassery airport was foiled by the customs officials on Wednesday early morning. The Air Customs Intelligence seized 5 kg of gold worth Rs 2 crore from 2 Andhra natives who reached the airport from Kuwait. The customs on a tip off found the gold concealed between ....
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Kuwait appoints new cabinet after parliament tensionKuwait formed a new government on Tuesday that replaced the son of the emir as defense minister and named an interior minister from outside the ruling family, a month after the former cabinet quit due to a row between members of the family and parliament.....
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Kuwait announces new governmentKuwait announced Tuesday a new government had been formed, state news agency KUNA reported, a month after the government resigned due to a row between ruling family members and parliament.....
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Foreigners residing in Kuwait should carry Civil ID during travelKuwait City: Foreigners residing in Kuwait with valid residence visa should carry their Civil ID card while travelling in and out of the country along with travel documents, informed the Ministry of Interior. It also clarified that the information spreading on social media regarding this are fake. ....
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Normalisation committee yet to decide club scrutiny roadmapKARACHI: Despite having served for three months, Normalisation Committee is yet to discuss and finalise a road-map for the clubs scrutiny, which is to pave the way for elections at district, provincial and Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) levels.“We are yet to discuss and finalise a road-map....
Qatar emir not attending annual Gulf summit in Saudi ArabiaRIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Qatar's ruling emir is not attending the annual summit of Arab Gulf states being held Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, the country's state media reported.
The Qatar News Agency said that Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is instead sending Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Na....
