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United States forward Haji Wright said Premier League legend and his Coventry City coach Frank Lampard has played a big role in the American’s brilliant start to the Championship 2025-26 season.”Lampard has been a big inspiration for me since he came in. He’s shown me a lot of belief, has been able to help me in training and then games to…just perform my best,” said the 27-year-old ahead of a U.S. friendly against Ecuador on Oct. 10.Editor’s Picks2 Related”He’s a great player during his time, and now he’s a great person to be around, and he’s very personable, so it’s…

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for air traffic controllers and airport security screeners warned the situation was likely to get worse.The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing issues at airports in Nashville, Boston, Dallas, Chicago and Philadelphia, and at its air traffic control centers in Atlanta, Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The agency temporarily slowed takeoffs of planes headed to the first three cities. Flight disruptions a day earlier also were tied to insufficient staffing during the shutdown,…

KUWAIT: The number of student visas issued by the United States to those coming from Kuwait fell by 10 percent in August 2025 compared with the same month last year, according to data from the US International Trade Administration. The drop is part of a wider trend affecting students worldwide and reflects growing uncertainty around US immigration policies.The tightening of student visa rules has sparked unease among prospective Kuwaiti students. Reports of individuals being detained at the US border for social media posts critical of US policies or expressing support for Palestine have raised concerns about the safety and future…

Arsenal began their Champions League title defence with a 2-1 defeat to eight-time champions Lyon at Meadow Park. All three goals were scored within an explosive first 23 minutes, as Alessia Russo connected with Beth Mead for the game’s opener before the French side hit back twice via Melchie Dumornay. The Gunners were masters of their own downfall, gifting Dumornay the chance to level after a sloppy mistake from Daphne van Domselaar. Merely four minutes later, a second giveaway by Mariona Caldentey proved equally costly. Image: Alessia Russo gave Arsenal the lead before they were punished for poor mistakes Dumornay’s…

Rangers want to speak to Steven Gerrard about a potential return to Ibrox – and Gerrard is open to talks with his former club, Sky Sports News understands. Gerrard, who won the Scottish Premiership title with Rangers in 2021, is one of a number of credible candidates emerging as the club draws up a shortlist to replace the sacked Russell Martin.It would not be a straightforward conversation with Gerrard, however, after they were unable to agree in the summer before Martin was appointed boss. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports’ Kris Boyd reacts to…

Americans are increasingly concerned about their financial situation amid expectations that inflation could pick up, according to a New York Federal Reserve survey released Tuesday.The central bank’s monthly Survey of Consumer Expectations found that consumers expect inflation to be higher in the year ahead, and fewer expect their households’ financial situations to be better off a year from now.Household spending growth expectations also declined, the New York Fed’s survey found.More from Personal Finance:Consumers’ top pain points: groceries and gasHow a government shutdown may affect your moneyHow workers can prepare financially for a government shutdownWhile many Americans have expressed worries about rising…

Recognition reflects Kuwait’s enduring role as a hub of knowledge, culture, innovation KUWAIT: Over the past nine months, Kuwait has hosted a series of cultural and media events marking its selection as the Arab Capital of Culture and Media 2025, a title that crowns decades of creativity, cultural leadership, and contribution to Arab thought and media. The recognition reflects Kuwait’s enduring role as a hub of knowledge, culture, and innovation in the region. Chosen by the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) and the Council of Arab Information Ministers, Kuwait’s designation underscores its pioneering role and steadfast support…

The U.S. Capitol is seen on the second day of the federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 2, 2025.Mehmet Eser | Anadolu | Getty ImagesWith the government shutdown nearing its one-week mark, investors may be monitoring how the stalemate in Washington is affecting their portfolios.So far, stocks have been doing just fine. Although the S&P 500 was down slightly on Tuesday, the index returned 0.80% between Oct. 1 and Oct. 6 — and even notched several new highs.It turns out that market gains during and following a government shutdown are not unusual.”Historically, shutdowns themselves have rarely derailed equities,”…

Chelsea have no current plans to sign a goalkeeper in the next two transfer windows – and are unlikely to target a centre-back in January as they continue to back the current options at their disposal. Chelsea have three goalkeepers – Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and Mike Penders – who are regarded as being good enough to be their established No. 1.Sanchez is an exceptional shot-stopper, and he won the award for the best goalkeeper at the Club World Cup. He has made a good start to the season, and despite his red card in the loss at Manchester United,…

KUWAIT: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Constantinos Kombos, underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) across various sectors during the EU–GCC Ministerial Meeting held on the sidelines of the summit. Cypriot Foreign Minister praised the positive trajectory of Cyprus–Kuwait relations, describing them as “friendly and rooted in mutual respect and shared challenges as small states in a turbulent region both having experienced foreign invasion.”He noted that the first round of political consultations held in Kuwait in 2022 marked an important milestone in bilateral ties, stating…