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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations on Thursday forecast slower global economic growth this year and next, pointing to the impact of the surge in U.S. tariffs and increasing trade tensions.U.N. economists also cited the volatile geopolitical landscape and threats of rising production costs, supply chain disruptions and financial turbulence.“These days, there’s so much uncertainty in the air,” said Shantanu Mukherjee, director of the Economic Analysis and Policy Division at the U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs.“It’s been a nervous time for the global economy,” he told reporters while launching the midyear forecast. “In January this year, we…

HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas mother has been charged with a terrorism-related crime after being accused of buying her 13-year-old son ammunition and tactical gear as he allegedly planned mass violence at his middle school, authorities said Thursday. The boy, who was also charged with terrorism, had shown up to the school this week wearing a mask and tactical gear but left shortly after, according to San Antonio police. He was later detained off campus.In recent years, parents of children who committed school shootings around the U.S. have been taken to court, though in this case no attack happened. The…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal judge last week dismissed Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WNBA, but said her litigation against the Las Vegas Aces over alleged mistreatment because of her pregnancy could continue.Hamby filed the suit in August that alleged the Aces discriminated and retaliated against her, resulting in her January 2023 trade to the Sparks. The league and club filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit in September.U.S. District Judge Andrew P. Gordon wrote in his ruling that Hamby failed to prove her allegations the WNBA failed to properly investigate her claims against the Aces…

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN  —  Hundreds of obsidian artifacts have revealed where the Aztecs acquired the volcanic glass they used for tools, ornamental pieces or religious objects centuries ago — and their vast trade networks included their rivals. A new study of the 788 pieces is the largest sample of obsidian artifacts ever analyzed for Tenochtitlán, which served as the capital city of the Aztecs — also known as the Mexica people — according to the authors, who reported their findings Monday in the…

CNN  —  Singapore’s Changi International Airport has won just about every award there is in the aviation industry — including the title of world’s best airport for 2025. Now, Singapore is expanding its national airport, breaking ground this week on a fifth terminal that is due to open in the mid-2030s. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong led the official groundbreaking ceremony on May 14. A nation-city of six million people, Singapore has poured all of its commercial aviation resources into its single airport. While other airports around the world have separate terminals for domestic and international departures, every single flight…

May 9-15, 2025 President Donald Trump and Sheikh Khaled Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, right, tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Donald Trump and Sheikh Khaled Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, right, tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Read More Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15s provide an honorary escort for Air Force One, carrying President Donald Trump, as it arrives in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday,…

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi announced a new ministerial decree on Thursday barring expatriates with two consecutive “indeterminate” HIV test results from entering the country. The decision aims to strengthen health screening protocols and protect public health by ensuring stricter oversight of incoming residents.The decree specifically targets new expatriates and those applying for residency, stipulating that individuals who receive two “indeterminate” results from HIV antibody tests will be deemed medically unfit. As a result, they will be placed on a list prohibiting their entry into Kuwait. The ministry highlighted that this measure is part of a broader initiative…

Charlton are through to the Sky Bet League One play-off final after they beat Wycombe 1-0 in the semi-final second leg at The Valley.Sunday’s first leg finished goalless and, for long periods, the second was similarly as tepid. But, with one of only three shots on target on the night, Matt Godden pounced to send Nathan Jones’ Addicks to Wembley. They will take on Leyton Orient for a place in the Sky Bet Championship at 1pm next Sunday, live on Sky Sports Football.Jones, who lasted just three months in the Premier League at Southampton, collapsed to his knees in tears…

Fresh from a 7/1 winning double, our betting expert Jones Knows unleashes his Premier League insight and sees problems for Chelsea on Friday Night Football.Aston Villa vs Tottenham, Friday 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports Tottenham going off 7/1 with Sky Bet for the away win tells you all you need to know about their prospects in this fixture. It’s the biggest price they’ve been by a long way vs a non-big six team in the last 10 years. Even if you added another zero to that 7/1, I’d be tempted to swerve it.Villa have a goal in sight and have…

By Christine Susan ShineKUWAIT: Despite the global shift toward online shopping, people in Kuwait remain firmly loyal to in-store experiences. According to a 2024 Ipsos report, Spotlight Kuwait: Online Shopper Behavior and Attitudes, 86 percent of Kuwait’s population still prefers to shop in physical stores, making it one of the few markets globally where traditional retail continues to dominate.In the US, for example, online shopping continues to gain ground over traditional retail, with the overall retail sector projected to contract by 0.2 percent over the next decade. During the 2024 holiday season, 76 percent of American shoppers were planning to…