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The U.S. Capitol is seen on the second day of the federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 2, 2025.Mehmet Eser | Anadolu | Getty ImagesWith the government shutdown nearing its one-week mark, investors may be monitoring how the stalemate in Washington is affecting their portfolios.So far, stocks have been doing just fine. Although the S&P 500 was down slightly on Tuesday, the index returned 0.80% between Oct. 1 and Oct. 6 — and even notched several new highs.It turns out that market gains during and following a government shutdown are not unusual.”Historically, shutdowns themselves have rarely derailed equities,”…

Chelsea have no current plans to sign a goalkeeper in the next two transfer windows – and are unlikely to target a centre-back in January as they continue to back the current options at their disposal. Chelsea have three goalkeepers – Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and Mike Penders – who are regarded as being good enough to be their established No. 1.Sanchez is an exceptional shot-stopper, and he won the award for the best goalkeeper at the Club World Cup. He has made a good start to the season, and despite his red card in the loss at Manchester United,…

KUWAIT: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Constantinos Kombos, underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) across various sectors during the EU–GCC Ministerial Meeting held on the sidelines of the summit. Cypriot Foreign Minister praised the positive trajectory of Cyprus–Kuwait relations, describing them as “friendly and rooted in mutual respect and shared challenges as small states in a turbulent region both having experienced foreign invasion.”He noted that the first round of political consultations held in Kuwait in 2022 marked an important milestone in bilateral ties, stating…

The Transfer Show is back on Sky Sports News – and you can watch right here from 7pm.It might be the international break but our reporters are here to serve up the latest transfer news and insight. Join Kaveh Solhekol, Mark McAdam, Michael Bridge and special guest Alan Pardew from 7pm – just click or tap the video at the top of the page.Remember, you can follow the latest transfer news every day with the dedicated Sky Sports Transfer Centre.Looking for dedicated news about your club? Bookmark your Premier League club’s page here for live updates and transfer developments. Club…

KUWAIT: In a show of solidarity with breast cancer survivors and fighters, and in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Burgan Bank illuminated its Head Office building in pink – marking the kick-off of its annual awareness campaign. This year’s campaign, held under the theme ‘Driven by You’, brings together a series of initiatives to inform, empower, and support women – both within the Bank and across the wider community.Highlights of the Bank’s initiatives include a special Burgan Bank podcast series featuring doctors from Kuwait Hospital, Dr Zahra Ismail, General Surgery Consultant, Dr Shatha Al-Najdi, Radiologist specializing in breast tumor…

For most of the past 25 years, Chinese construction companies operating in Africa could count on generous financial backing from Chinese banks. Between 2000 and 2019, Chinese funders committed almost US$50 billion to African transport projects. Most came from Chinese development finance institutions. Six years ago, this started to change as Chinese lenders began to pull back. Since 2019, they have committed only US$6 billion for the development of Africa’s infrastructure. Yet Chinese companies continue to thrive on the continent. Many remain market leaders in the construction sector in a number of countries. These include Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya. To…

KUWAIT: State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Radek Rubeš, expressed his pleasure at visiting the State of Kuwait, noting that this marked his second visit to the country, following his earlier trip two years ago to attend bilateral meetings with the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During his participation at the EU–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, he commended Kuwait for its outstanding organization and gracious hospitality.Speaking to the press on the sidelines, Rubeš affirmed that bilateral relations between the Czech Republic and Kuwait are excellent and continuously developing, highlighting that both nations are working…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney (not pictured) meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Oct. 7, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersPresident Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that some federal workers who have been furloughed during the government shutdown will not receive back pay after they return to work.The remark came hours after the circulation of a draft White House memo arguing that federal employees placed on unpaid leave are not guaranteed back pay.The memo, first reported by Axios and confirmed to NBC News by the White House,…

KUWAIT: Following a year of hands-on sponsorship and engaged support, talabat, the leading on-demand online ordering platform in the MENA region, joined the graduation ceremony celebrating over 400 graduates who completed the 2025 edition of Academy X, Kuwait’s largest women’s empowerment initiative in the tech and entrepreneurship industry, led by CODED Academy. The event, hosted at Kuwait University, welcomed the students, their families and friends, and representatives from talabat and other program sponsors.As one of the key sponsors of Academy X, talabat continued to reinforce its commitment to supporting women in STEM and investing in Kuwait’s aspiring talents across all…

KUWAIT: On his first official visit to Kuwait, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Harris Theoharis, praised Kuwait’s regional and global role in peacebuilding and mediation, highlighting the strong values both nations share in promoting dialogue, stability, and friendship among nations. His remarks came during a reception hosted by the Greek Ambassador at his residence on Monday. “Kuwait is a very important country in resolving crises and peace-making. It has good relations with almost every country in the world,” Theoharis said.“In that respect, it follows similar principles as Greece. We both believe in friendship, dialogue, and bridge-building…