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Beth LindopNov 30, 2025, 12:30 PM ETCloseBased in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL.LONDON — Arne Slot embraced Alexander Isak on the touchline as the Liverpool supporters launched into song. The Sweden international assumed his seat on the bench, looking like a £125 million weight had, at least temporarily, been lifted off his shoulders.Isak’s second-half strike against West Ham United provided the launchpad for a priceless 2-0 victory that moves the beleaguered Premier League champions up to eighth in the table. And, while Liverpool had hoped the striker would be propelling the…

CAIRO: Kuwaiti engineers emphasized on Sunday the importance of innovation in urban technologies and the promotion of Arab urban identity within a framework of sustainability, in line with the development needs of the Arab region. Their remarks came at the conclusion of the “Sustainable Cities with an Arab Identity” forum, organized by the General Secretariat of the Federation of Arab Engineers in cooperation with the Arab Consulting Engineering Offices and Firms Authority and the Arab Architects Authority, under the auspices of the League of Arab States.Engineer Aqeel Murad, a specialist in waste management, recycling, and sustainability, presented a paper titled…

KUWAIT: The 48th Kuwait International Book Fair, held under the patronage of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah concluded on Saturday, highlighting the evolution of Kuwaiti media and its cultural role across past, present and future. The fair featured a special dialogue session in the “Culture Pavilion,” bringing together a panel of distinguished Kuwaiti media professionals.Moderated by Fahad Al-Husseini, the session included Dr Ahmed Al-Haidar, Head of the Media Department at the International University of Science and Technology; Dr Fawaz Al-Ajmi, Professor of Media at Kuwait University; and Dr Hussein Ibrahim, Associate Professor in the Media…

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and the Chairman of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The meeting marked the occasion of Kuwait receiving a certificate from the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), recognizing the country’s achievements in establishing an effective aviation security oversight system and its continued commitment to implementing ICAO’s recommended standards and practices. During the visit, the officials also presented His Highness with a commemorative shield to…

On Florian Wirtz’s performance…Good, as the team played a very good game. Recently I’ve been asked a lot about individuals when they’ve played maybe not a game of their usual standards and I’ve pointed out the team every single time. Now after a very positive performance from Florian, I can acknowledge that, but I also want to emphasise on the performance that was much better than some others.On what he asked from Wirtz today…Like I asked all of them, play to your own standards. We tried to create an extra midfielder and he was very important for us to find…

BRUSSELS: The Embassy of Kuwait in Belgium took part on Saturday in a charity bazaar organized by the Asia Pacific Women’s Association in the Belgian capital. Proceeds from the event were dedicated to supporting children and women in vulnerable areas, including those affected in Gaza and Sudan. The bazaar attracted a large number of diplomatic staff as well as Arab and European families and featured a variety of activities, including prize distributions, children’s programs, and booths offering an array of Asian and Arab cuisine. Traditional Arab products were also on display, creating a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere. The Kuwaiti Embassy showcased…

Disney’s “Zootopia 2” follows detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down.DisneyThe Thanksgiving box office had enough tasty options to deliver one of the best holiday performances ever.Led by Disney’s “Zootopia 2,” which collected an estimated $156 million, the five-day Thanksgiving weekend secured around $294 million. That figure won’t be finalized until Monday, when all of Sunday’s ticket sales are calculated, but would represent either the third or fourth best Thanksgiving haul of all time.The fourth-highest Thanksgiving holiday box office is currently $291.3…

Ruben Amorim has said that Manchester United are “stealing” set-piece routines from other clubs after goals from two free-kicks helped earn a valuable 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.United came from behind at Selhurst Park thanks to second-half goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount, both of which came from Bruno Fernandes set plays.Amorim’s team have now scored 10 Premier League goals from set-pieces this season — joint most with table-toppers Arsenal.”We work a lot,” Amorim said when asked about United’s improvement at set-pieces.”We have more time to work, we work a lot and we learn a lot in England.Man United…

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) announced on Sunday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to establish a strategic framework for collaboration in space science, research and the development of national capabilities in this critical sector. According to a KFAS statement, the MoU aims to strengthen Kuwait’s role in the space sector through the exchange of scientific and technical expertise with MBRSC, while promoting joint initiatives in space exploration, remote sensing and applications that support sustainable development.Areas of cooperation will include workshops, seminars, specialized training programs,…

KUWAIT: The International Organization for Women’s Empowerment and Capacity Building (Tamkeen), in cooperation with the National Society Against Societal Violence, held a panel discussion on Sunday at the Center for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies at Kuwait University titled, “Why Do Women Remain Silent and How Can We Encourage Them to Seek Help?” During the session, Tamkeen’s President and Chair, Ibtisam Al-Qaoud, stressed the need to intensify academic and community efforts to protect women from all forms of violence and to advocate for more effective legislation and policies to ensure a safe environment for women. Dr Salwa Al-Jassar, board member…