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KUWAIT: China’s Vice President Han Zheng arrived in Kuwait on Saturday for an official visit, as part of a Gulf tour aimed at strengthening political and economic ties. At Kuwait International Airport, Han was received by Minister of Public Works and Head of the Honorary Delegation Dr Noura Al-Mashaan, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Ambassador Sameeh Hayat, and Kuwaiti Ambassador to China Jasem Al-Najem.The visit comes after Han’s stop in Saudi Arabia and ahead of his trip to Qatar, where he is set to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development from Nov 3 to 5. In Saudi…

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Institute of Scientific Research (KISR) is moving ahead with plans to create a national geotechnical database, aiming to support major infrastructure projects and urban planning, an official said Saturday. Engineer Dana Al-Enezi, head of the database project at the institute, described the initiative as “a strategic step to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure for smart cities and enhance national response to emergencies.”The idea was first reported by KUNA as the focus of a scientific paper which Al-Enezi presented at a conference in Oman in February 2025. Nine months later, the idea has turned into a KISR project, according…

Reopening marks new chapter for one of Kuwait’s top luxury shopping destinations KUWAIT: Harvey Nichols Kuwait, operated by Alshaya Group, has officially celebrated the major refurbishment of its store at The Avenues, Kuwait. The store continued to welcome customers throughout the refurbishment, with the ceremony held Thursday marking the completion of renovation works at Kuwait’s most iconic luxury shopping destinations.Pearson Poon, Vice Chairman of Harvey Nichols Group Ltd said: “Today marks the next chapter for Harvey Nichols in Kuwait and our long-lasting partnership with Alshaya Group. The beautiful new store is testament to this partnership, bringing our customers the very…

KUWAIT: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said Friday that cooperation between Kuwait and Japan in women’s empowerment, education and culture “forms a practical bridge that translates shared values into initiatives that make a tangible difference.”Koike spoke during a visit to the Women’s Cultural and Social Society (WCSS) in Kuwait during an official visit to the country. The visit is part of a regional tour covering Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt, aimed at deepening cooperation with Arab nations and promoting Tokyo’s role as a global hub for innovation and sustainability.In remarks published by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Koike said she looked…

KUWAIT: The Indonesian Embassy celebrated the 80th anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence by hosting the “Indonesian Independence Festival”, bringing together the Indonesian community, diplomats, Kuwaiti friends and media representatives for a vibrant day of culture, heritage and unity. Indonesian Ambassador to Kuwait Lena Maryana said that this year’s celebration — traditionally marked on August 17 — was held in October due to better weather conditions.The festival, which began in the morning and ran till the evening, featured an array of cultural shows, including artistic performances, music and traditional games that are hallmarks of Independence Day celebrations across Indonesia.A major attraction of…

Mikel Arteta said his side’s first-half display in a comfortable 2-0 win at Burnley was “one of the best we have played” as they extended their lead at the top of the Premier League.Viktor Gyökeres and Declan Rice struck first half goals as the Gunners racked up a ninth straight win all competitions and fifth in the top flight.Their half-time lead would have been more commanding but for two saves from goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka, who twice denied Bukayo Saka.Arteta said: “We started the game exceptionally well. I think the first half is one of the best that we’ve played, scored…

Bob Hartheimer, CEO of Tennessee’s Evolve Bank & Trust, was fired after U.S. law enforcement officials caught him propositioning a law enforcement officer posing as a 15-year-old boy on gay dating app Grindr.On Oct. 19, an employee of the Federal Bureau of Investigation logged onto Grindr while pretending to be a teen boy, and a user called “Tomm” wrote a message to that person saying, “Hey any chance u would hu with an older and chill guy,” according to an affidavit from a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation that was unsealed on Tuesday.The two discussed getting together…

LONDON (AP) — British police said 10 people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train Saturday evening, and that counter-terrorism police are supporting the investigation. In a statement early Sunday, British Transport Police, which took the lead in the response given it is responsible for security matters on the trains, said two individuals have been arrested in connection with the stabbings.“Ten people have been taken to hospital with nine believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries,” the statement said. “This has been declared a major incident and Counter Terrorism Policing are supporting…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways Saturday, after monthly benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, were suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown.In the New York borough of the Bronx, about 200 more people than usual showed up at the World of Life Christian Fellowship International pantry, many bundled in winter hats and coats and pushing collapsible shopping carts as they waited in a line that spanned multiple city blocks. Some arrived as early as 4 a.m. to…

Nicolas Jackson scored his first Bundesliga goal to help Bayern Munich extend their record start to the season with a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.Even while resting key players, Bayern stretched their winning start to the season to 15 games across all competitions and ended Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga-record 37-game unbeaten away runTom Bischof sent Serge Gnabry through to open the scoring in the 25th minute, Konrad Laimer crossed for Jackson to head the second goal in the 31st, and Raphaël Guerreiro forced an own goal from Loïc Badé before the break.Jackson, who has scored twice in the Champions…