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KUWAIT: The Kuwait Municipality’s new application, Baladia 139, allows direct communication with the public, enabling officials to respond to complaints and resolve issues efficiently, a municipal spokesperson said on Sunday. Speaking to KUNA, Mohammad Al-Sandan, Director of Public Relations at the Kuwait Municipality, explained that the app aims to streamline municipal services and accelerate transactions.Complaints regarding violations are addressed within four to 72 hours, depending on their severity. The process has been simplified, allowing users to submit complaints by uploading photos of the violation along with its location through the application. Municipal teams are dispatched to handle reported issues, and…

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Crowds protesting a spike in fuel prices spilled into the streets of Ecuador’s capital of Quito Sunday, burning tires, blocking roads and facing off against police officers who responded with volleys of tear gas. It was the latest confrontation in a series of nationwide demonstrations testing President Daniel Noboa. Protesters on Sunday whistled and chanted “Noboa out, out!” as they marched from southern Quito toward a park further north. Before they could reach the plaza, police officers on motorbikes dispersed the rally, firing tear gas into the crowd. No injuries were immediately reported.Ecuador’s largest Indigenous organization…

KUWAIT: Chairman of the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), Dr Khaled Al-Zamel, affirmed on Sunday that Kuwait prioritizes adopting advanced national strategies to foster innovation and digital transformation, enhance digital infrastructure and improve government system efficiency in line with global developments. Al-Zamel made the remarks during the opening of the International Forum on Artificial Intelligence and Digitization and the Gulf Conference on Archiving, Documents and Archives Management, held under the patronage of Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar.The forum attracted participation from governmental and private entities, as well as several Gulf institutions. Dr Al-Zamel highlighted CITRA’s…

KUWAIT: Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait on Sunday affirmed that the 35th meeting of GCC justice ministers reflects the spirit of Gulf unity and the collective commitment to advancing joint legal cooperation. Chairing the closing session in Kuwait, Al-Sumait stressed the importance of continuous follow-up by specialized committees to implement agreed decisions and strengthen the GCC’s reputation as a model of coordinated action.Al-Sumait thanked his counterparts for their active participation, constructive contributions and the resolutions reached during the session. He also extended best wishes to the Kingdom of Bahrain as it prepares to host the upcoming 46th Gulf Summit, praying…

OSAKA: The Kuwait Sadu Crafts Association took part in the Kuwait Pavilion at 2025 Osaka Expo, offering a live demonstration of Sadu, a key element of the country’s intangible cultural heritage and a UNESCO-recognized art form. In a statement received by KUNA on Sunday, the association said the demonstration, presented by weavers Manar Ma’arifi, Sanaa Al-Adwani, Mastoura Al-Shihan and Fad’a Al-Omar, reflects the authenticity of the craft and its role in expressing Kuwaiti identity.The presentation highlighted the stages of hand-weaving, giving visitors a unique opportunity to witness Kuwaiti women transforming wool threads into textiles that capture symbols of desert life…

NUNNELLY, Tenn. (AP) — Just miles from a rural Tennessee plant leveled by a devasting explosion, the congregants of Maple Valley Baptist Church devoted Sunday’s service to the 16 deceased victims and their families.Several of the dozens of people praying at the small church knew someone who worked at the plant owned by Accurate Energetic Systems, which supplies and researches explosives for the military and is a well-known employer in the area.“There’s a somber kind of vibe right now in the community just because it’s so many lives that have been affected by it,” said Pastor Jimmy Andrews of the…

KUWAIT: The Youth Public Authority on Saturday launched the Investors Program, part of ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship through the Kuwait Digital Startup Campus (KDSC), in collaboration with global aerospace leader Boeing and US technology giant Meta. Acting Director General of the Authority, Nasser Al-Sheikh, told KUNA that the initiative, supported by the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), aims to strengthen Kuwait’s investment ecosystem by empowering a new generation of high-potential startup investors.Scheduled to run from October to December 2025, the program is designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and networks required to invest confidently in the…

Oct 12, 2025, 12:27 PM ETDemetri Mitchell used an unusual form of assistance when negotiating his move to Leyton Orient. Pete Norton/Getty ImagesFormer Manchester United youth prospect Demetri Mitchell has claimed he used AI platform ChatGPT when negotiating his move to League one side Leyton Orient, saying that the software has been his “best agent to date.”Mitchell began his career at Old Trafford, going on to make one league appearance for the club before spells at Hearts, Blackpool, Hibernian and Exeter City.This summer, the 28-year-old left Exeter to join Orient on a free transfer and has said he navigated the move…

EL-ARISH, North Sinai: The 19th Kuwaiti relief airlift arrived at El-Arish Airport in North Sinai on Sunday, carrying 40 tons of food and essential supplies for the Gaza Strip. Zaid Al-Shehab, representative of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), told KUNA that the shipment is part of the “Fazza for Gaza” relief campaign, organized by the KRCS in cooperation with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defense and Social Affairs. He emphasized that the campaign underscores Kuwait’s ongoing commitment to supporting the Palestinian people amid the humanitarian challenges caused by the ongoing Zionist occupation aggression in Gaza.Al-Shehab highlighted that the campaign…

PARIS (AP) — France’s newly reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu named a new government Sunday, as he faces pressure to urgently produce a budget and quell political turmoil that is scaring businesses and investors and staining the country’s image.The Cabinet includes several familiar faces from previous governments who hail from French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist camp as well as allied conservatives, and some people from outside the political sphere.It is unclear how l ong this new team will last. Macron, whose term ends in 2027, lacks a majority in the deeply fractured parliament and is losing support from his own…