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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Women who say they were abused by Jeffrey Epstein are feeling skeptical and anxious about the Justice Department’s handling of records related to the convicted sex offender, with some backing more public disclosures as an overdue measure of transparency, and others expressing concerns about their privacy and the Trump administration’s motivations. In letters addressed to federal judges in New York this week, several victims or their attorneys said they would support the public release of grand jury testimony that led to criminal indictments against Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell — if the government agreed…
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice is moving full steam ahead with plans to digitize all its services in the near future, according to Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait. Speaking during an inspection tour of the newly opened Justice Palace, Al-Sumait told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that, “The ministry is now in the final stages of issuing legislation that will grant us the legal authority to fully transition to an electronic system.”The goal, he said, is to simplify legal procedures, improve the business environment, and provide streamlined judicial services that meet the expectations of both citizens and residents.The digital transformation…
KUWAIT: Kuwait is prioritizing early developmental intervention and proposing the creation of specialized nurseries designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities, in a push to improve their quality of life and ensure full inclusion in society. The initiatives were discussed Wednesday during the second meeting of the national committee for implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, chaired by Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah.The meeting opened with a presentation highlighting the importance of early support for developmental disabilities and the potential impact of tailored services in childhood.…
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced Wednesday that it has approved a new organizational structure aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and improving services for both citizens and investors. The changes come under Minister Khalifa Al-Ajeel’s decision No 160 of 2025 and include the creation of two new assistant undersecretary positions and a restructuring of departments to now include seven general managers.According to a ministry statement carried by KUNA, the decision is part of broader efforts to implement Cabinet directives focused on modernizing the state’s administrative system and strengthening institutional performance. “The decision aims to raise work efficiency and…
Heung-Min Son has left Tottenham after 10 years at the club to join Los Angeles FC for a Major League Soccer record fee of over £20m.The forward had announced his decision to leave Spurs at a press conference ahead of their pre-season friendly against Newcastle in the player’s native South Korea last Sunday, which was his final game for the club. Son revealed he made his decision to depart a while ago, but only told a few players. Spurs boss Thomas Frank knew of Son’s decision ahead of their first pre-season game at Reading earlier this month.The 33-year-old wanted to…
Charities submit requests to Kuwait Flour Mills; KRCS volunteers to accompany flights KUWAIT: The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) is standing by for official clearance to begin airlifting critical humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip. The airlift is part of a nationwide relief campaign aimed at supporting Palestinians facing catastrophic conditions under the Zionist entity ’s ongoing assault and blockade.“We’re now awaiting confirmation from the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of when the airlifts will begin,” said Fawaz Al-Mazrouei, Director General of KRCS, in an interview with KTV news channel.Launched under the directives of Kuwait’s top…
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have “weaponized” the legal and judicial system to oppress women and girls in what amounts to “crimes against humanity,” the independent U.N. investigator on human rights in the country said.Richard Bennett said in a report to the U.N. General Assembly circulated Wednesday that after seizing power in 2021 the Taliban suspended the 2004 constitution and laws protecting the rights of women and girls. These include a landmark law that criminalized 22 forms of violence against women, including rape and child and forced marriage.The Taliban dismissed all judges under the previous U.S.-backed government, including…
KUWAIT: As he prepares to conclude his five-year tenure, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Kuwait Laurens Westhoff shared his reflections on the evolving Dutch-Kuwaiti relationship, emphasizing strong political cooperation, energy partnerships and enduring hospitality.“I arrived five years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the first things I realized was how effectively the Kuwaiti government managed the crisis,” he said. “But for me as a diplomat, it came with challenges. I rely on face-to-face contact. And for the first year and a half, that wasn’t possible.” Despite the early difficulties, the ambassador described his time in Kuwait as “fantastic and…
The New York Times on Tuesday ignited a wave of backlash after revealing a framed photograph of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman displayed inside the New York City mansion of convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The article, which takes readers inside the late convicted paedophile’s seven-storey Manhattan home, features surveillance cameras positioned above his bed and in adjoining rooms, taxidermied animals, and provocative artwork, including a sculpture of a bride clutching a rope suspended from the ceiling in the atrium. Images from the home of Jeffrey Epstein show cameras in bedrooms and photos of him with:Donald TrumpSteve BannonBill…
KUWAIT: Kuwait is experiencing cloudy and humid weather this week, with light to moderate winds and a slight chance of scattered, possibly thunderous rain, the country’s Meteorological Department said on Wednesday. Acting Director of the department Dhirar Al-Ali told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that weather maps indicate the country remains under the influence of the Indian monsoon low, which is pushing in hot and humid air masses — especially along coastal areas.This coincides with a cooler upper-atmosphere low, creating conditions for cloud formation and occasional convective clouds that could bring limited rain. “The winds are mostly southeasterly to variable…