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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…

KUWAIT: The Embassy of Palestine in Kuwait inaugurated the “Resistance for Hope” art exhibition in collaboration with the Contemporary Art Platform (CAP), on Wednesday, bringing together artists and supporters to honor Palestinian resilience through art and culture. In his opening remarks, the Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait, Rami Tahboub expressed gratitude to all participants who made the efforts to shed light on the Palestinian cause, stating “This exhibition comes at a time when our people in Gaza have endured two years of ongoing genocide. More than 66,000 lives lost, over 120,000 injured, and two million forcibly displaced.”The Palestinian ambassador emphasized that…

BIR EL DJIR, Algeria — Algeria has become the fourth African country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup — and all of them are from the north of the continent.A 3-0 win over Somalia on Thursday guaranteed Algeria first place in Group G in African qualifying and a return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014.Algeria, captained by Riyad Mahrez and led by former Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic, joined neighboring nations Morocco and Tunisia as well as Mohamed Salah’s Egypt in securing a spot in next year’s expanded 48-team tournament being held in the United States,…

Income brackets and the standard deduction will increase slightly for the 2026 tax year, the Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday.Tax brackets will rise by about 4% for lower-income ranges and roughly 2% for higher earners, according to the IRS’s annual inflation adjustments.While tax rates remain unchanged, higher income thresholds mean taxpayers can earn more before moving into a higher bracket when they file in 2027.You can see the tax rates single filers will pay on their taxable income below. Note that these are marginal rates, meaning income is taxed at lower rates until it moves into a new bracket, where…

KUWAIT: Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Minister of Finance, and Acting Minister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs Dr Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem on Thursday underlined the need to advance Gulf cooperation and implement joint decisions to strengthen integration and enhance the GCC’s position in the global economy.Speaking at the 7th meeting of the Permanent Preparatory Committee at the ministerial level of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Authority of Economic and Development Affairs, Dr Al-Mukhaizeem noted that the current phase is marked by rapid regional and global economic changes, calling for intensified coordination and the mobilization of resources to…

KUWAIT: Kuwait reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism and its financing, while underscoring the importance of international cooperation in addressing global security challenges. Assistant Foreign Minister for Development and International Cooperation Affairs and Chairman of the UN Security Council Resolutions Implementation Committee, Ambassador Hamad Al-Mashaan, affirmed Kuwait’s firm stance during a meeting held Wednesday with senior officials from the US State Department. The two sides reviewed ongoing efforts within the Global Coalition against Daesh, where Kuwait has played a key role since the coalition’s establishment through active political engagement and international coordination.Al-Mashaan highlighted the urgent need to strengthen international…

GENEVA: Kuwait has expressed deep concern over the increasing politicization of humanitarian work, warning against attempts to turn aid into a tool of pressure or exclusion. The remarks were made by Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayen, during the 76th session of the Executive Committee of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Wednesday.Ambassador Al-Hayen reaffirmed Kuwait’s firm condemnation of efforts to use humanitarian assistance as leverage in political conflicts, stressing that aid must remain a means of relief and rescue for those in need. He noted that global…

In the ever-evolving long-term competition between the United States and China, it can be easy to lose sight of the quieter but more enduring risks that lie beneath the headlines.Case in point: China’s new sweeping export controls on rare earth magnets and related technologies, tightening its grip on critical inputs for everything from EVs to fighter jets. Under the new rules, any magnet containing even trace amounts of Chinese-sourced rare earths — or made using Chinese methods — now requires Beijing’s explicit approval for export. This marks a significant development in China’s export controls and should be understood as the…

DUESSELDORF, Germany — A World Cup without Germany used to be unthinkable. Now the four-time champions need to turn things around to ensure a spot at next year’s tournament.A shock 2-0 loss to Slovakia in World Cup qualifying means Julian Nagelsmann’s team may need a perfect record in the rest of its qualifiers, starting with wins over Luxembourg on Friday and Northern Ireland on Monday.”Everyone expects of us that we’ll beat every opponent 5-0, 6-0 but that’s no longer possible,” midfielder Nadiem Amiri said in comments reported by German agency dpa. “The times have simply changed. Everyone’s good, everyone can…