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Tom HamiltonDec 10, 2025, 12:27 PM ETClose• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018There is a special group of teenagers etched into Premier League folklore. Wayne Rooney comes to mind, complete with the immortalized commentary “Remember the name!” when he scored for Everton against Arsenal at age 16. Cesc Fabregas broke through at Arsenal at age 17. Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Owen exploded onto the Premier League scene at 18 at United.For longevity? There’s James Milner, who made his debut in…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that Kuwait has recorded a notable advancement in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2025 Immunization Program Performance Index for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, achieving 91 percent in the evaluation of National Advisory Committees on Immunization (NITAG). In a press statement, the Ministry said the improved rating reflects the country’s growing awareness, strengthened management practices, and adoption of evidence-based policies within the national immunization program.Kuwait registered an increase of 16 points compared to the 2023 assessment, when its performance stood at 75 percent. The Ministry noted that the country attained advanced levels across several…

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., November 7, 2025. Tim Evans | ReutersSouthwest Airlines is “actively pursuing” the possibility of opening a network of airport lounges, CEO Bob Jordan told CNBC on Wednesday, as the airline industry continues to fight over premium travelers.”I think lounges would be a huge, next benefit for our customers,” Jordan said in an interview. “And you [would] have a lounge network that allows you to offer that premium credit card that provides lounge access.”Southwest is discussing airport leases and lounge possibilities, along with its credit card…

KUWAIT: The UN-Habitat Mission in Kuwait organized an event titled “Family is Homeland” to mark Arab Family Day, observed annually on December 7, highlighting the vital role of the family as the foundation of a cohesive and resilient society. Head of the UN-Habitat Mission to Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Dr Amira Al-Hassan, told KUNA on the sidelines of the event that the family represents a key pillar of sustainable urban communities, stressing that supporting and empowering families is essential to achieving social stability.She noted that dedicating this day seeks to reinforce the values of family unity and…

Oracle shares sank 11% in extended trading on Wednesday after the database software maker reported lower quarterly revenue than expected despite booming demand for its artificial intelligence infrastructure. AI-related stocks were hit following the report with, chipmakers Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices each dropping about 1% and cloud provider CoreWeave sliding more than 3%. Here’s how Oracle did in comparison with LSEG consensus:Earnings per share: $2.26 adjusted vs. $1.64 expectedRevenue: $16.06 billion vs. $16.21 billion expectedWith respect to guidance, Oracle called for $1.70 to $1.74 in adjusted earnings per share and 19% to 21% revenue growth for the fiscal third…

Wilfried Nancy will not “waste time” on the sort of negative reaction which followed his debut defeat as Celtic boss.The Frenchman started his reign at Parkhead just a few days after being appointed with a 2-1 home loss to Hearts on Sunday, which saw the Hoops fall three points adrift of the Scottish Premiership leaders with a game in hand. Much was made of Nancy using a hand-held tactics board at the side of the pitch during the game to inform players of changes, while one radio pundit even questioned his choice of green trainers. Speaking at Celtic Park ahead…

KUWAIT: Dr Mohammed Zubaid, Consultant Cardiologist and Vice President of the Kuwait Heart Association, affirmed that heart failure is a widespread condition, noting that it requires urgent medical attention and often necessitates repeated hospital visits. Zubaid stated that the conference focuses on utilizing specific diagnostic tools that help physicians assess the likelihood of heart failure among patients with diabetes. He explained that the goal of treatment is early detection to prevent diabetic patients from developing heart failure.He added that early detection is achieved through a simple blood test that measures a specific protein in the bloodstream. This laboratory test is…

Powell ‘threaded the needle’ with Treasury purchases, strategist saysThe Federal Reserve’s rate cut wasn’t the only decision it made on Wednesday. The central bank will once again begin buying Treasury securities. In October, the Fed said it would halt its balance sheet runoff to provide more liquidity to markets and economy. However, it will resume buying $40 billion in Treasury bills on Friday. Some see this move as a stealth way to lower rates. “Today’s move was the ultimate compromise because Treasury bill purchases are coming sooner than expected, but the dot-plot showed few rate cuts next year,” said David…

Since sweeping across southeast Yemen, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and its supporters in its strongholds have been celebrating the separatists’ shock success. In Hadhramaut and al-Mahra, Yemen’s two most eastern governorates now under STC control, residents have been rather more circumspect in their response to the sudden change in authority. Like many spoken to by Middle East Eye, Ayman, a 43-year-old resident of Hadhramaut, believes the province should be managed by its own people rather than any outside authority. “I’m not against the internationally recognised government and not against the STC if they are in Aden. But I’m against…

Hamas announced on Tuesday that it would not proceed with the second phase of the ceasefire agreement unless Israel halts its violations and attacks on Gaza. Husam Badran, a member of Hamas’s political bureau, called on mediators Qatar, the US and Egypt to pressure Israel into respecting the terms of the ceasefire’s first phase. He said that the “next phase cannot begin as long as the occupation continues its violations of the agreement and evades its commitments”. Since the ceasefire began on 10 October, Israel has reportedly violated it at least 738 times.  The first phase of the deal required a cessation of…