BRUSSELS: EU negotiator Michel Barnier told MEPs that it was “difficult but possible” to strike a post-Brexit trade deal with Britain by today, sources in the European Parliament said. Separately, political groups in the European Parliament warned that if they do not receive the text of a deal by Sunday they will not be able to ratify it before Britain leaves the single market on December 31. 

KUWAIT: Kuwait listed 221 new coronavirus infections yesterday to raise the total 147,192, but no victims were registered over the past 24 hours as the death toll remained unchanged at 913, the health ministry said. 

BRUSSELS: British and EU negotiators were closing in yesterday on a deal to oversee fair competition in a post-Brexit trade deal, but remained deeply divided over fishing. 

KUWAIT: Kuwait-based multinational corporation Alghanim yesterday announced the launch of the Kutayba Alghanim Architecture Prize, a new competition to support young Kuwaiti architects and designers and advance the country’s innovation economy, especially the creative and arts sectors. 

PARIS: Whether in Paris, Kuala Lumpur or California, gig economy workers fear they can no longer survive on meager earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable. 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday projected its 2020 budget deficit will soar to around $79 billion, as the world’s top crude exporter reels from low oil prices and a coronavirus-led economic downturn. 

KUWAIT: Kuwait listed 261 new coronavirus infections yesterday, which raised the total number of cases to 146,971, while no deaths were recorded over the past 24 hours as the death toll remained unchanged at 913, the health ministry said.

KUWAIT: Taiba Hospital was recognized at the International Hospital Federation Beyond the Call of Duty for COVID-19 Program for its response action plan along with over 100 hospitals from 27 countries. 

GENEVA: The World Trade Organization on Monday said it had failed to clinch a long-awaited deal on banning subsidies that contributed to over-fishing by a year-end deadline, adding that talks would resume in January.