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KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah hosted a luncheon at Bayan Palace on Monday in honor of Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon and the accompanying delegation, on the occasion of their official visit to the country. President Aoun and his delegation concluded their two-day official visit to Kuwait on Monday afternoon. During the visit, the Lebanese leader held official talks with His Highness the Amir, reflecting the strong and historic ties between the two brotherly nations.His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah was present at Kuwait International Airport to bid farewell to the…

Another surge in trade from China to the U.S. should be getting underway, according to retailers and logistics executives, as the initial trade deal struck by the U.S. and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause on the steepest tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.On Monday, the U.S. and Chinese governments announced a trade deal, though the details of the U.S.-China pact are still sketchy. But in the short term the most important aspect of the agreement is the suspension of the so-called reciprocal tariffs, though broad-based 10% duties will remain in effect, as well as a…

By Chrsitine Susan ShineKUWAIT: The College of Life Sciences at Kuwait University (KU) hosted a pivotal lecture on Monday addressing strategic priorities for food security across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The event featured keynote speaker Gary Burniske, Managing Director of the Center for Global Food Security at Purdue University, USA and a leading expert in sustainable agriculture, resource management and international development.Burniske underscored the vital role of research and education in enhancing agricultural productivity. “Without strong research and education, agricultural productivity cannot improve,” he stated, calling on academic institutions to lead policy development based on scientific evidence and to…

U.S. President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter during a news conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty ImagesShortly after the Trump administration resumed collection efforts on defaulted federal student loans, the Education Department offered more detail to borrowers about the timeline for garnishments and other involuntary collections.Dozens of borrowers reached out to CNBC with questions and concerns about the change in policy.We spoke with experts to get answers. Here’s what we know so far.Why are borrowers now at risk of wage garnishment?How much of…

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Monday issued Ministerial Resolution No 93 of 2025, approving the pricing of 69 new medicines and pharmaceutical products available in private sector pharmacies. The move is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to ensure patient safety, maintain treatment quality, and strike a balance between economic efficiency and healthcare excellence.In a statement, the Ministry of Health said the decision is aligned with its broader strategy to reduce and standardize the prices of medicines, aiming to position Kuwait among the countries with the lowest drug prices in the region. The resolution follows recommendations made…

Romantic relationships are complex, and sometimes there are patterns that partners follow that can cause harm — whether they realize it or not.Terry Real, a therapist and relationship expert, says there is one common trend that he sees in the couples he meets that negatively impacts their relationships.At the New York Times Well Festival last week, Real said this is the No. 1 mistake couples make: “They don’t ask for what they want.”Instead of communicating what they desire from their partner, “it’s all about complain,” said Real, who is also the author of a NYT bestseller “Us: Getting Past You…

May 12, 2025, 02:08 PM ETFrench football intends to create a business model similar to the Premier League, with a club-owned entity replacing the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) as part of plans announced by France Football Federation president Philippe Diallo on Monday.Under the proposal, French clubs and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners would become shareholders in a newly created company responsible for managing and marketing professional competitions, with the FFF also holding a stake.”This would be a French version of the Premier League — a club-owned company with paid executives running the league,” Diallo told a news conference.Editor’s…

KUWAIT: Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Dr Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to advancing the Shagaya Renewable Energy Complex Phases 3 and 4, as well as the Abdaliya project, in collaboration with leading Chinese firms specializing in renewable technologies. In a press statement issued Monday following his visit to the Shagaya Solar Energy Complex, Dr Al-Mukhaizeem emphasized that these projects fall in line with Kuwait’s strategic objective of generating 30 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030.He noted that achieving this target would contribute significantly to energy security and sustainable development in the country. The…

It may be hard to believe after 40 years of superstardom, but there was once a time when Tom Cruise could get starstruck by a Hollywood icon.Speaking during an event at the BFI cinema in London, the “Mission: Impossible” star revealed that it was thanks to encouragement from his sister that he landed his role in “Rain Man.” In 1984, a 22-year-old Cruise was eating with his sister in New York City when she spotted a familiar face at the restaurant.”She goes, ‘There’s Dustin Hoffman.’ I looked up and there he was, in a hat — he was doing ‘Death…

U.S. President Donald Trump could have the upper hand in subsequent trade talks with China as the nations hammer out further negotiations, according to Neo Wang, lead China economist and strategist at Evercore ISI. The U.S. negotiated a long-awaited deal this weekend with China, resulting in both trade partners suspending most tariffs on each other’s goods. The trade agreement negotiated after key representatives from both sides met in Switzerland over the weekend entails that total U.S. tariffs on China stand at 30%, while Beijing’s duties on U.S. imports are at 10%. Both parties said in a statement on Monday they would…