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KUWAIT: The International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) has launched a vital water supply initiative to support 50,000 displaced and affected families in Gaza, providing them with potable water amid worsening humanitarian conditions. The project, valued at over $68,000, is aimed at easing the daily struggles of families residing in shelters and residential neighborhoods across the Strip. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the IICO said the initiative involves the daily distribution of desalinated water via large tankers.These tankers transport clean water from desalination plants to more than 200 camps and residential areas, with quantities tailored to the specific needs…

CNN  —  Severe wildfires raging in a Siberian region of Russia have engulfed more than 600,000 hectares of forest, local authorities have warned. In the Eastern Siberian territory of Zabaykalsky Krai, a federal-level state of emergencies has been in place since late April, Russian state news agency TASS reported. Despite huge efforts to tackle wildfire outbreaks in the region, which borders Mongolia, 49 forest fires continue to burn, with a total area exceeding 629,000 hectares, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said Wednesday. Since the beginning of this year, more than 1.4 million hectares of land have been affected by…

CNN  —  Some members of former President Joe Biden’s Cabinet did not believe that he could be relied upon to perform at 2 a.m. during an emergency by the final year of his presidency, according to a new book from CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson. Several secretaries told the authors that Biden’s inner circle grew so small in 2023 and 2024 that even members of his Cabinet weren’t included. “Access dropped off considerably in 2024, and I didn’t interact with him as much,” said one Cabinet secretary, who explained that instead of briefing Biden, the secretary would brief…

Real Madrid have made contact with Bournemouth for defender Dean Huijsen.Huijsen, who is believed to have a £50m release clause in his contract, is of interest to a number of clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Liverpool, after his impressive performances in the Premier League. Until now, no club has reached out to Bournemouth to let them know they are willing to pay the release clause, but Real Madrid have made the first move and are believed to be willing to pay it.Dialogue will continue between the two parties but the fact that Madrid have made contact would suggest…

May 14, 2025, 02:10 PM ETNottingham Forest’s Callum Hudson-Odoi and Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo are on Manchester United’s radar, while Arsenal have firmed up their interest in Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January gradesTOP STORIES- Sources: Liverpool in advanced talks with Frimpong- Sources: Rodrygo wants Madrid stay despite role- Barcelona may sign backup for Yamal, RaphinhaNottingham Forest’s Callum Hudson-Odoi struggled at Chelsea before reinventing himself at Forest. Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty ImagesTRENDING RUMORS- Manchester United are looking for a…

RIYADH: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah participated in the Gulf-US Summit held on Wednesday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, alongside leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), US President Donald Trump and GCC Secretary General Jasem Al-Budaiwi. The high-level summit addressed regional and international developments, underscoring joint efforts to bolster security and stability, advance sustainable development and further reinforce the strategic partnership between the GCC and the United States.In his address to the summit, His Highness the Amir expressed his deep satisfaction with the convening of the gathering, extending his appreciation to the Custodian of the…

ABU DHABI: UAE Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Matar Al Neyadi affirmed on Tuesday that bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait are witnessing steady growth across various sectors, with a particular focus on economic cooperation and private sector engagement. Speaking virtually at a symposium titled “The Nature of Economic Relations between the UAE and Kuwait”, held at the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) in Abu Dhabi, Dr Al Neyadi highlighted the strong momentum in economic collaboration within the broader framework of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) integration.Al Neyadi revealed that the volume of trade exchange between…

KUWAIT: The General Presidency of the National Guard (NG) and the Ministry of Justice held discussions on Wednesday to enhance joint cooperation, with a focus on expediting marriage-related procedures for NG personnel. The initiative aligns with the Ministry’s “Marriage Journey” project, which aims to simplify the process for citizens preparing to wed. In a press statement, the NG said the Assistant for Financial Affairs and Resources Management, Major General Riyadh Tawari, met with Dr Ahlam Al-Muwail, Assistant Undersecretary for Information Technology and Statistics at the Ministry of Justice, along with Dr Mishari Al-Safran, a member of the sector’s technical office.…

Ruben Amorim has said he is far from quitting as Manchester United boss after warning he could walk away if results do not improve next season.Amorim was “embarrassed” after West Ham came to Old Trafford and won for the first time in nine matches to move above United, whose dreadful Premier League campaign has left them 16th in the table after losing 17 games. The United boss warned that everyone at the club must “seriously think about a lot of things” before saying they should “give space to other people” if the poor form continues after the summer. Image: Amorim…

CNN  —  Valeria Marquez was addressing her TikTok followers in a livestream from her beauty salon in Zapopan, Mexico, when someone arrived at her door to deliver a small parcel. “He’s a little piglet!” the 23-year-old beauty influencer exclaimed as she returned to her viewers and unwrapped the stuffed animal, smiling as she tossed her long blonde hair over her shoulder. Moments later she was dead, slumped over in her chair with blood pooling on the desk in front of her, even as the livestream continued. The footage ended only when another person picked up her phone, their face momentarily…