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New Covid variant PJ.2.1 spreads worldwide
A new Covid-19 variant called PJ.2.1 is spreading across several countries. Here's what the WHO says about its symptoms, how risky it is, and what you should do. Read more →
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Canada makes rural immigration permanent from 2027
Canada's Rural Community Immigration Pilot becomes a permanent residency program from 1 January 2027, offering skilled workers and graduates a route into 14 communities. Read more →
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Lahore tops pollution because of Diwali in India
Lahore topped the world's most polluted cities list this week, and Pakistani officials blame smoke drifting in from India's Diwali fireworks. Delhi isn't far behind. Read more →
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Sahel app now sends you entry and exit notifications
The Ministry of Interior has switched on a new Sahel feature that notifies citizens and residents whenever they enter or exit Kuwait, and lets them report errors in their travel records. Read more →
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Ebola outbreak now ranks second-worst ever
Congo's Ebola outbreak has passed 11,000 cases and 5,387 deaths, making it the country's deadliest ever and the second-worst in history after West Africa in 2014-16. Read more →
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Student killed in flat-tyre roadside crash
A 21-year-old architecture student in Dubai died after a speeding car hit her as she stood behind her vehicle with a flat tyre. Her family is now asking drivers to slow down and take road safety seriously. Read more →
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Video – Abaya fashion show video goes viral
A video showing an abaya fashion catwalk, with models' faces fully covered, is spreading fast online even though only a small crowd watched it happen live. Read more →
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Kuwait ports arrest 67 wanted people in October sweep
Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says its Ports Security Affairs Sector dealt with 1,993 security, criminal and financial cases in October, arresting 67 wanted individuals at the country's entry and exit points. Read more →
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Kuwait to add Chinese language to secondary school
Kuwait's Ministry of Education is in talks with the Chinese Embassy to add Chinese language to the secondary school Pathways system, along with student exchange programmes. Read more →
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US 71% poll shows support for ending war and Trump tariffs
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows most Americans want the newly elected US Congress to act on ending the war and repealing President Trump's tariffs. Read more →
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