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Oct 13, 2025, 02:48 PM ETCaptain Harry Kane will be available for England as they aim to secure World Cup qualification in Latvia on Tuesday.Kane missed the 3-0 friendly win over Wales on Thursday with an ankle injury he sustained playing for Bayern Munich.He returned to training over the weekend and will be available for selection as England search for the victory that would seal their place at next summer’s World Cup in North America.”It’s very easy with Harry, he can play, he is fit,” coach Thomas Tuchel said. “We did the right thing. Top in training and ready to…

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday Minister of Oil Tareq Sulaiman Al-Roumi, Deputy Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah and CEO of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) Ahmad Jaber Al-Aidan. During the meeting, the officials briefed HH the Crown Prince on the new natural gas discovery in the Jazza offshore field, a landmark achievement in Kuwait’s maritime region.The field recorded the highest production rate from a vertical well in the history of Kuwait’s Managish area and forms part of KOC’s ongoing efforts to…

France were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Iceland in Reykjavik but edged a step closer to securing World Cup qualification.Didier Deschamps’ side — without injured captain Kylian Mbappé — had dominated the opening stages at Laugardalsvollur but fell behind just before the break when Victor Palsson bundled the ball in.Christopher Nkunku equalised just after the hour before Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first France goal to turn the match around.Iceland then swiftly got themselves back on level terms through Kristian Hlynsson to secure a point, which keeps alive their own hopes of making it to next summer’s showpiece…

KUWAIT: The Embassy of Spain in Kuwait celebrated the Spanish National Day on Sunday, in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense, Sheikh Dr Abdullah Mishal Al-Sabah. In his opening remarks, the Ambassador of Spain to Kuwait Manuel Hernandez Gamallo emphasized the importance of the occasion, marking Spain as one of the oldest nation-states in the world, a country united by diverse languages and cultural traditions.The ambassador emphasized the strength of the relations between Spain and Kuwait, saying “Our relations with Kuwait are deep and…

Nick Woltemade’s first international goal condemned Northern Ireland to a 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Germany at Windsor Park.Newcastle’s £69m forward turned in David Raum’s 31st-minute corner with the back of his shoulder to settle a hard-fought contest in which Michael O’Neill’s young side showed no fear against their illustrious opponents on the night of his 100th game in charge. But O’Neill was left frustrated after the full-time whistle, with just two minutes of additional time added on. When asked if the refereeing performance frustrated him, he said: “It did, very much so. Over fussy and I felt that…

Chelsea forward Tyrique George scored the only goal of the game as England Under-21s earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Andorra in their European Championship qualifier at Pride Park.Lee Carsley’s side were made to work hard by the minnows, who made it difficult for the holders, but they nevertheless continued their winning start to the qualification campaign and kept a third straight clean sheet in what was an otherwise dominant display. Andorra sat in a low block and frustrated England in the first half and Carsley’s side were unable to find a way through until George opened the scoring in…

KUWAIT: The Economic Platform, a Kuwaiti media initiative focused on financial markets and corporate performance, held a dialogue session on Monday titled “Climate Change and Economic Challenges” to bolster the country’s sustainable development efforts. The discussion centered on two key themes: the economic impacts of climate change and strategies for adaptation and loss mitigation. The session was moderated by astronomy researcher Khaled Al-Jumaan and featured meteorologist Issa Ramadan, Kuwait Economic Society Secretary General Mohammad Al-Jouan, energy and construction researcher Dr Majed Al-Rashidi, and Building Information Modeling consultant Asmaa Al-Saleh.Panelists outlined the main drivers of sustainable development in Kuwait, highlighting the…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health (MoH) on Monday announced the activation of an electronic linkage system between its Radiation Protection Department and the General Administration of Customs. The system aims to streamline and accelerate control procedures for materials and devices subject to radiation oversight, while ensuring the highest safety standards. Director of the Radiation Protection Department, Dr Nasser Al-Juwaisri, said in a ministry statement that the system represents a qualitative leap in radiation control, enhancing information exchange between the two entities, reducing paperwork and speeding up procedural cycles. He added that it will improve accuracy and transparency in customs inspections…

UEFA has set up a working group which will consider making changes to the format of international football, including the frequency of breaks and replicating the Swiss model for qualification.There are concerns that the current format for World Cup and European Championship qualifiers lacks jeopardy and is not an attractive enough proposition for fans or broadcasters. In developments first reported by The Times, a recent meeting of the 55 European federation general secretaries held in Spain was told that a working group of UEFA’s National Teams Competitions Committee has been set up to look at the options.The committee is chaired…

KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Monday was briefed on the Ministry’s new smart security patrol, equipped with the latest technical systems to enhance the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of security operations in the field. In a press statement, the Interior Ministry said the initiative reflects its commitment to keeping pace with technological developments and supporting digital transformation in security work.Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah received an explanation from Brigadier Anwar Al-Yatama, Head of the Human Resources and Information Technology Sector, on the patrol’s key components and smart systems, which were developed by…