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A human rights organisation has accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of breaching his organisation’s rules over his public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president.FairSquare, a London-based human rights nonprofit, said Tuesday it filed requests for investigations into Infantino’s alleged breaches of FIFA’s statutory duty to be politically neutral.FIFA said its ethics committee does not comment on potential ongoing cases, and could not confirm receiving the complaint.- New FIFA peace prize awarded to U.S. President Donald TrumpFIFA’s ethics code calls for a ban from soccer of up to two years for violating the duty…

NEW YORK (AP) — Pluck eyebrows. Buy less conspicuous shoes. Take a bus or a train west toward Cincinnati and St. Louis. Move around late at night. Stay away from surveillance cameras.A to-do list and travel plans found during Luigi Mangione’s arrest and revealed in court this week shed new light on the steps he may have taken — or planned to take — to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing last year.“Keep momentum, FBI slower overnight,” said one note. “Change hat, shoes, pluck eyebrows,” said another.The notes, including a hand-drawn map and tactics for surviving on the…

China has resumed buying U.S. soybeans, but still lags goals set by a trade agreement with President Donald Trump, an NBC News analysis found.China previously was a top buyer of U.S. soybeans, but last spring stopped purchasing American soybeans because of a trade war launched by Trump.The country resumed purchasing soybeans in October after reaching a trade agreement with the United States.Under that deal, China promised to buy at least 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans during the last two months of 2025.But China has bought just 2.85 million metric tons of soybeans since Oct. 30, according to U.S.…

Jeff KassoufDec 9, 2025, 01:05 PM ETCloseJeff Kassouf covers women’s soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women’s soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at NBC Sports and Olympics.The United States women’s national team will play an official match at Harder Stadium in Santa Barbara, California, for the first time when the Americans face Chile on Jan. 27.The 17,000-seat college soccer stadium sits on the campus of UC Santa Barbara. The venue required approval from the USWNT Players Association since it is not a preapproved venue listed…

KUWAIT: Kuwait on Tuesday reiterated its firm commitment to the principles of international humanitarian law and to regional and global efforts aimed at strengthening human rights protection during armed conflicts. The statement was delivered by Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs, Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Sabah, on behalf of the Minister of Justice and Chair of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law, during the 13th meeting of Arab national committees at the Arab League.Sheikha Jawaher highlighted Kuwait’s unwavering faith in international cooperation, particularly in human rights, noting that Kuwait’s accession to the four 1949 Geneva Conventions in 1967 reflects…

Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl produced an audacious piece of skill to to continue his high-scoring start to life in the Champions League and make more history in his side’s 3-1 win over Sporting CP on Tuesday.At 17 years and 291 days, Karl is the youngest player in Champions League history to score in three straight appearances.Karl scored his third goal in four career Champions League games, controlling a pass from Konrad Laimer in mid-air before volleying a shot from a tight angle over two onrushing defenders and past the goalkeeper.It was part of a 12-minute, three-goal turnaround for the…

KUWAIT: The British Embassy in Kuwait hosted a Women’s Diwaniya on Monday evening, bringing together women from diverse professional sectors to mark the global “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign. This year’s theme focuses on ending digital violence against women and girls, an issue of growing urgency as online spaces continue to expand. Palan Suchak, Head of Political and Programmes at the British Embassy, emphasized the importance of creating inclusive spaces for women both offline and online.She highlighted that this year’s campaign brings attention to the need to end digital violence in all its forms. Speaking on behalf…

KUWAIT: British Academies successfully hosted the BA Carnival 2025 on Saturday, November 22, at The British School of Kuwait (BSK) campus in Salwa. The anticipated annual event brought together students, families, and members of the wider community for an afternoon filled with performances, activities, and cultural celebration. This year’s remarkable turnout reflected the growing enthusiasm surrounding the carnival and its significance within the community. The event was officially inaugurated by BSK’s Founder and Director, Madam Vera Al-Mutawa MBE, in the presence of BSK’s senior management team. Their attendance underscored the school’s longstanding commitment to creating enriching and memorable experiences for…

KUWAIT: On December 8, 2025, the Embassy of Japan in Kuwait held the 18th Japanese Speech Contest in Kuwait University in collaboration with the Center for Community Service & Continuing Education at Kuwait University and the Japanese Society in Kuwait to advance Japan-Kuwait cultural exchange and to support Japanese language education. In the contest, 6 participants made speeches in Japanese expressing their passion for Japanese language and culture.In his opening remarks, Mukai Kenichiro, Ambassador of Japan to Kuwait, emphasized that language is a vital gateway to understanding and appreciating different cultures, noting his own journey from studying Modern Standard Arabic…

KUWAIT: Kuwait on Tuesday hosted the fifth workshop on modeling scenarios for the GCC Regional Emergency Plan for Petroleum Products 2025. The event was chaired by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil, Sheikh Dr Nimer Fahad Al-Malik Al-Sabah, and attended by representatives from the GCC Secretariat and committee members from all member states. The workshop, which concludes on Thursday, is part of the periodic meetings dedicated to updating and modeling the Regional Emergency Plan.The Ministry of Oil, in a press statement, described the plan as an advanced platform for enhancing Gulf coordination and improving preparedness for rapid and effective responses…