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Commander Jared Isaacman of Polaris Dawn, a private human spaceflight mission, speaks at a press conference at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. August 19, 2024. Joe Skipper | ReutersPresident Donald Trump has met with Jared Isaacman to discuss another nomination to lead NASA, a source familiar with the talks confirmed to CNBC’s Morgan Brennan.Isaacman, who has close ties with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, was at the White House in September for Trump’s dinner for tech power players. Musk did not attend.Trump and Isaacman have had multiple in-person meetings in recent weeks to talk about the Shift4 founder’s…

Bukayo Saka’s stunner wrapped up England’s 3-0 comprehensive win against Wales as Thomas Tuchel’s side built on last month’s impressive victory in Serbia.The German head coach sparked debate by leaving out star names such as Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden to stick with the squad that ended September’s camp with a five-star display in Belgrade.Tuchel’s decision paid dividends as England started where they left off in Serbia, with Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Saka goals meaning Wales were down for the count just 20 minutes into Thursday’s Wembley friendly.Craig Bellamy said in the build-up that a boxing promoter would not…

Thomas Tuchel’s England maintained their positive momentum with a comfortable 3-0 win over Wales in a friendly at Wembley on Thursday night.The Three Lions boss had been criticised for his squad selection for this month’s internationals, with Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish among the high-profile absentees. But Tuchel wanted to build on the impressive win over Serbia in September – and his side did just that against their outclassed neighbours. England blew Wales away in the first 20 minutes, with Morgan Rogers tucking in Marc Guehi’s cutback and Ollie Watkins tapping home at the back post before Bukayo…

Scotland’s World Cup hopes remain very much alive after coming from behind to stun Greece 3-1 at Hampden Park. As Steve Clarke took charge of a record-equalling 71st Scotland game, he was looking to keep hopes of ending a 27-year absence from football’s biggest tournament on track. But as the Scots struggled, Greece eventually took advantage of their dominance as Kostas Tsimikas fired them in front just after half-time. How close are Scotland to qualifying? For automatic qualification, Scotland need to finish above Denmark on points with the sides meeting at Hampden in November in their final qualifier Scotland can…

Factors ranging from geopolitical tensions to the prospect of lower interest rates to free-spending global governments is pushing the “currency debasement” trade that has led to record highs across risky asset classes. Gold, for one, has scaled to eye-watering heights , surging more than 50% in 2025 as both an inflation hedge and safe-haven play. Similarly, gold and other precious and industrial metals have posted outsized gains, while bitcoin has eclipsed the $120,000 threshold as investors look for bets against the tumbling U.S. dollar continue. “A surge of distrust in fiat currencies, or so-called currency debasement trade, has sent gold…

KUWAIT: Acting Interior Ministry Undersecretary Major General Ali Al-Adwani on Thursday chaired a meeting with heads of security sectors to review the latest security developments and operational workflow across the Ministry of Interior. In a press statement, the ministry said Al-Adwani conveyed the greetings of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah to the attendees and expressed appreciation for the efforts of ministry personnel in maintaining the security of the homeland, citizens and residents.He commended the dedication and continuous work of staff across various security sectors, emphasizing the need to enforce the law without…

KUWAIT: On the occasion of Egypt’s October 6 Victory anniversary, the Egyptian Embassy in Kuwait hosted a reception on Wednesday, honoring not only Egypt’s historic triumph but also the courage and sacrifice of Kuwaiti soldiers who fought alongside their Egyptian brothers. Colonel Mustafa Al-Dallal, Defense Attaché of the Egyptian Embassy, highlighted Kuwait’s pivotal role during the 1967 and 1973 wars. “On June 5, 1967, the Kuwaiti people woke up to an Amiri decree declaring that the State of Kuwait was in a defensive war with the occupying entity in Palestine,” he said. “Kuwait’s participation was never symbolic — it devoted…

KUWAIT: The Meteorological Department has forecast hot daytime temperatures and moderate nights over the weekend, with a chance of dust on Friday and Saturday, according to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). Director of the Meteorological Department, Dharar Al-Ali, told KUNA that Kuwait is currently influenced by a weak extension of the Indian monsoon depression, accompanied by a hot and humid air mass. He added that this system will gradually recede on Friday morning, allowing a high-pressure area from the northwest to dominate, bringing relatively hot and dry conditions with light to moderate northwesterly winds. These winds may stir up dust in…

KUWAIT: Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Shuraian on Wednesday evening visited the Military Police Command, where he was received by Commander Brigadier General Ghanem Al-Ghanem and senior officers. In a press statement on Thursday, the Army Chief of Staff said he was briefed on the tasks and responsibilities of the Military Police Command and its vital role in maintaining military discipline across army units.The statement added that Lieutenant General Al-Shuraian observed a field demonstration by Military Police forces, which included riot control procedures and a practical display of combat skills, highlighting the unit’s readiness to protect dignitaries and…

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired the 30th meeting of the ministerial committee tasked with following up on the implementation of agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed between the governments of Kuwait and China. The meeting, held at Bayan Palace, reviewed the latest updates, developments and reports from the concerned government bodies regarding the progress of these agreements.The discussions focused on the commencement of projects aimed at expanding environmental protection programs and combating desertification and sand encroachment, particularly the launch of the first phase covering two main sites in northern Kuwait. The committee…