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KUWAIT: With the rapid acceleration of the digital era, children’s use of smart devices has become a double-edged sword, offering pathways to knowledge and skill development while posing risks of isolation and addiction. Specialists in psychology, education and healthcare have highlighted the potential negative effects of prolonged screen time on children’s physical, cognitive and social development.Head of the Ophthalmology Departments Council at the Ministry of Health, Dr Ahmed Al-Foudari, told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Thursday that excessive use of smart devices can lead to eye strain, dryness, and vision problems, in addition to neck and back issues caused by…

KUWAIT: Ambassador of Italy to Kuwait, Lorenzo Morini reaffirmed the strong and growing ties between Italy and Kuwait, noting that both countries are preparing for high-level visits and meetings in the coming months. During a press briefing to announce the “Italy Design Festival”, the ambassador stated “We enjoy an excellent bilateral relationship, and we are working to enhance cooperation in various sectors from defense and investment to science, education, and health.”He announced that Italy and Kuwait maintain close defense cooperation, including the Eurofighter program, which is nearing completion with full delivery expected by early 2026. The Ambassador also highlighted ongoing…

KUWAIT: A World Health Organization (WHO) official on Thursday praised the Kuwait Prize for Combating Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes as a leading example in encouraging scientific research, highlighting Kuwait’s pivotal role in supporting medical advancements. Dr Adham Rashad, Director of Program Management for the Eastern Mediterranean Region at WHO, told KUNA that the prize exemplifies an initiative that stimulates scientific and medical research at both regional and international levels. He commended Kuwait’s ongoing commitment to advancing medical research and public health.Speaking during the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean in Cairo, Rashad said the…

KUWAIT: The Meteorological Department (MD) has forecast hot daytime temperatures and moderate nights over the weekend, with a chance of dust in open areas, Acting Director Dhirar Al-Ali told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Thursday. Al-Ali explained that Kuwait is currently under the influence of an extended high-pressure system from the northwest, bringing hot, dry air and light to moderate northwesterly winds that may occasionally stir up dust and cause high waves at intervals.The temperatures are expected to reach 36 to 38°C, with northwesterly to variable winds blowing at 8 to 35 km/h. The sea will be light to moderate,…

Oct 16, 2025, 02:13 PM ETUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticised a decision to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month because of security concerns.West Midlands Police deemed the Nov. 6 match at Villa Park to be high risk and cited violence and hate crimes that took place when Maccabi Tel Aviv played at Ajax in Amsterdam last season.- FIFA Council takes no action against Israel, urges peace”This is the wrong decision,” Starmer wrote in a post on social media site X. “We will not tolerate antisemitism on our streets.”The…

Oct 16, 2025, 02:13 PM ETAC Milan and United States star Christian Pulisic is headed back to Italy after international duty with a hamstring injury, and although the U.S. winger still has to be fully evaluated by his club, reports say he could be sidelined for nearly a month.That would mean Pulisic would not only miss Sunday’s match against Fiorentina but also Serie A matches against Pisa, Atalanta, Roma and Parma as the friendly matches played by the U.S. could cost Milan dearly.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedDespite the reports, a source told ESPN that Pulisic’s return flight to Milan had been delayed…

Manchester United survived Dominique Janssen’s controversial red card to continue their 100 per cent start to life in the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.Fridolina Rolfo had given the visitors the lead with her first goal for the club after an impressive opening 25 minutes, but United were left shellshocked just before half-time after Janssen was given her marching orders following a VAR review. The defender had been originally shown a yellow card after bringing down Atleti striker Gio Garbelini. While the original decision seemed a fair one given the nature of the challenge, referee Eleni Antoniou…

Wilfried Zaha has hit back at his former Crystal Palace team-mate Jean-Philippe Mateta over the striker’s comments following his France debut.Mateta made his first France start on Monday, scoring in the 2-2 draw over Iceland, but claimed former Palace team-mate Zaha doubted he could make it at national team level. Mateta told L’Equipe: “At Crystal Palace, right at the start, when I wasn’t even playing, I spoke about the France team in the dressing room and I had team-mates like Wilfried Zaha who were laughing.”They said that I was mad to think about the France team when I wasn’t even…

The Sky Sports mobile app will keep you up to date with the latest news from your favourite sports – here’s how to receive the alerts you want.Choose from streaming the live action on your mobile or tablet, receiving breaking news straight to your device or being notified when highlights from your favourite sports are available to watch so you don’t miss a moment while out and about. Here’s how….This season you can watch vertical clips of the best Premier League action in the Sky Sports app!For the best app and vertical video experience, make sure you have the latest…

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The European Union’s cooperation on migration with the fractured North African nation of Libya is in the spotlight again after human rights lawyers filed the names of some 120 European leaders – including French President Emmanuel Macron and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel – to the International Criminal Court, accusing them of committing crimes against humanity with migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. The group led by lawyers Omer Shatz and Juan Branco filed a 700-page legal brief on Thursday. The Associated Press has obtained a copy of the brief. Their case is based on six years…