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Visual China Group | Getty ImagesGoogle’s stalwart search button has a new neighbor: AI Mode.The artificial intelligence feature is being tested directly beneath the Google search bar beside a “Google Search” button, replacing the “I’m Feeling Lucky” widget. The new feature, though not widely available yet, is being tested in a location where Google rarely makes changes.A company spokesperson confirmed the feature began rolling out to some users over the past week.The spokesperson said the company tests many experiments with its users of “Labs,” Google’s experimental unit that tests new features for those who opt in. They added that tested…

Kuwaiti firefighters and security forces gather outside a building which was ingulfed by fire, in Mangaf, on June 12, 2024. More than 35 people were killed and dozens injured in a building fire in an area heavily populated with foreign workers in Kuwait, the interior ministry said. – Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat KUWAIT: The misdemeanors court on Tuesday sentenced two Kuwaitis and an Egyptian to three years in prison, convicting them of manslaughter over a Mangaf building fire in which 46 Indian and three Filipino workers were killed. The case was treated as a misdemeanor and not a crime by…

President Donald Trump waits for the arrival of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2025.Jim Watson | Afp | Getty ImagesDebate for the House Republicans’ tax bill is underway — and experts are watching to see which of President Donald Trump’s priorities make the final cut.The House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax, released the full text of its portion of the bill Monday afternoon, and started to debate over provisions on Tuesday.GOP lawmakers included several of Trump’s campaign priorities, including tax cut extensions, no tax on tips and tax-free overtime…

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Tuesday at Bayan Palace John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country. The Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousuf Saud Al-Sabah attended the audience. Also attending were the Head of the Prime Minister’s Diwan Abdulaziz Al-Dekheel, the adviser at the diwan Sheikh Dr Bassel Humoud Hamad Al-Sabah, Director of the Crown Prince Diwan (retired Lieut Gen) Jamal Al-Thiab, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary at the Crown Prince Diwan Mazen Issa Al-Issa and…

MUSCAT: Chief Executive Officer for Planning and Innovation at Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Mohammad Al-Abduljaleel, affirmed Kuwait’s commitment to active participation in regional and international energy forums to showcase its leadership in the oil and gas sector. Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on the sidelines of the Oman Petroleum and Energy Conference and Oman Sustainability Week 2025, Al-Abduljaleel said the company’s involvement reflects Kuwait’s dedication to highlighting its pioneering role in the global energy landscape. The event, which commenced on Monday, is set to conclude on Wednesday.Al-Abduljaleel noted that KOC’s delegation includes a number of experts and engineers who…

KUWAIT: On International Nurses Day, Sudanese Ambassador to Kuwait Awadal-Karim Al-Rayah Balla participated in a blood donation campaign organized by the Sudanese Nursing Association in Kuwait on Monday at the Blood Bank under the slogan “Our Hands for the Nation, Our Hearts for Humanity – Giving, Health, and Humanity.” The initiative was held in appreciation of Kuwait and its noble stances toward Sudan.Speaking to Kuwait Times, the ambassador expressed his gratitude to Kuwait, saying “With its generous spirit, Kuwait has provided wide employment opportunities for Sudanese medical professionals. Over 2,000 Sudanese medical personnel, including consultants, specialists, general practitioners, and dentists,…

KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan announced the commencement of comprehensive road maintenance works in Fahad Al-Ahmad as part of a wider initiative encompassing 18 road rehabilitation projects across Kuwait’s governorates. The move comes in line with the New Kuwait 2035 vision aimed at enhancing the country’s infrastructure.In a press statement issued Sunday, Dr Al-Mashaan affirmed the ministry’s commitment to implementing its development strategy in accordance with the highest technical standards, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects that enhance road efficiency and safety. She noted that the efforts fall within a broader national framework to modernize and develop…

KUWAIT: Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) on Tuesday announced the official launch of solar power plants at its two liquefied natural gas (LNG) filling stations in Umm Al-Aish and Shuaiba, with a combined production capacity of 4.05 megawatts. The announcement was made during an inauguration ceremony, where KOTC’s Acting CEO Sheikh Khaled Ahmad Al-Malik Al-Sabah affirmed that the company is the first in Kuwait’s oil sector to implement such a strategic renewable energy project.“This initiative represents a significant step forward in achieving energy self-sufficiency and fully operating our LNG stations using renewable energy,” Sheikh Khaled said, emphasizing the company’s commitment…

Dan Ballard headed home in the last minute of extra-time to steer Sunderland into the Championship play-off final, as they beat Coventry 3-2 on aggregate. Sunderland led 2-1 heading into the second leg, but Ephron Mason-Clark took them to extra-time after levelling the tie late in the second half. And when penalties loomed, Ballard struck. Nodding in from a corner in the second minute of added time to send the Stadium of Light into meltdown.Sunderland now face Sheffield United in the final at Wembley, after the Blades made history in beating Bristol City 6-0 on aggregate in the other semi-final.…

KUWAIT: US Ambassador to Kuwait Karen Sasahara on Tuesday welcomed the visit of  US President Donald Trump to the Gulf region, describing it as a continuation of his longstanding relationships with Gulf leaders. “We are pleased with President Trump’s visit to the region. He has had deep-rooted relationships with Gulf leaders since his first term,” she said.Her remarks came on the sidelines of the Fourth Annual Food Safety and Nutrition Summit, jointly organized by the US Department of Agriculture, the Ministry of Health, the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition and the US Embassy. The two-day summit is being held…