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Kuwait's Ministry of Interior waarned the public against engaging in practices that include instant cash liquidation of devices and phones, known commonly as "takyeesh", classifying these practices as clear violations of legal and regulatory frameworks.

In a statement on Sunday, the ministry warned people against engaging with those who lure customers by offering instant cash in exchange for purchasing devices and handing them over to brokers at heavily discounted prices far below market value.

Victims are tricked into signing inflated financial documents for amounts significantly higher than the cash they actually received, exposing them to severe judicial consequences and legal violations, the ministry said.

The ministry warned that dealing with these fraudsters, stores, or online accounts risks criminal liability, usury, fraud, scams, or unwitting involvement in money laundering operations.

The Ministry of Interior said it is actively cooperating with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) to track down violating accounts and outlets, apprehend those responsible, revoke commercial licenses and administratively close offending shops, and take strict, deterrent legal actions against violators.

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said "nothing justifies" the "unbridled" violence seen in nationwide protests over the rising cost of living and other grievances this weekend.

"Tonight, we all feel anger and shame," Macron said in an address to the nation, adding that there must be a distinction between protesters with "legitimate demands" with "those who destroyed, smashed, and looted".

Macronalso vowed there would be "full transparency" over the response by security forces to protests that turned violent this weekend, after criticism that police preparations had been inadequate.

Macron said that he had asked Interior Minister Laurent Nunez to "draw all necessary lessons", particularly with regard to intelligence gathering and anticipation, adding he expected "clear answers".

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Four soldiers were killed and dozens injured in a fire at a military base in western Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Sunday.

"It is with deep sadness that I can confirm, at this time, that four service members have lost their lives and that their loved ones have been notified," Carney said of the incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in western Alberta province, adding that "dozens of others have been seriously injured."

The base, one of Canada's largest, is about 210 km (130 miles) east of Edmonton in Alberta. Few details have been released about the fire, which took place about 4 p.m. (2200 GMT) Saturday in a training area at the base as winds gusted up to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour).

Describing the blaze as "terrible" on Saturday, National Defense Minister David McGuinty said, "I cannot recall an incident like this in recent memory."

Health staff in Edmonton said a "code orange," or mass casualty event, was declared Saturday to coordinate the medical response for patients being transported from Wainwright, CBC News reported.

CFB Wainwright had 1,310 military and civilian personnel stationed there as of 2021, according to census data. It is home to the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre, which runs training scenarios and exercises for the army.

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received Saudi Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Prince Khalid bin Salman conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed the greetings of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In turn, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed asked Prince Khalid bin Salman to convey his greetings to the Saudi King and the Crown Prince.

The meeting addressed the fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation in a manner that serves mutual interests and brings greater prosperity and development to their peoples.

The two sides also exchanged views on regional developments with the aim of contributing to strengthening security and stability and achieving lasting peace in the region.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; several ministers and officials.

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US President Donald Trump endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday for the upcoming Israeli parliamentary elections.

US President Donald Trump endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday for the upcoming Israeli parliamentary election.

"Bibi Netanyahu has been Strong, Brave, and Brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition, including that coming from even Israel, itself," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

"This is the kind of Partner that the United States of America is demanding of Israel, a Country for which it has done so much. Please let this Letter serve to represent my Complete and Total Endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu in his upcoming Race for Re-Election as Prime Minister of Israel."

Israel will hold a national election on October 27. The election could determine whether Netanyahu remains in power or is defeated by centrist rivals.