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KISR proposes 100,000m² aquaculture complex to expand shrimp and fish production   KUWAIT: The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) announced Thursday the successful production and marketing of locally farmed shrimp for the fourth year in a row — a milestone the institute says strengthens national food security and aligns with the country’s long-term development vision. The announcement was made during KISR’s annual “Shrimp Harvest” event at the Kabd Research and Innovation Station, held under the patronage of Acting Director General Dr Faisal Al-Humaidan. The initiative is part of KISR’s broader push to promote sustainability, self-sufficiency, and innovative food systems under…

KUWAIT:  Kuwait Ministry of Health launched on Thursday a summer awareness campaign titled “Enhance Your Health with Climate Change” under the patronage of Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi and in collaboration with The Promenade Mall.The campaign aims to educate the public about the health impacts of climate change and promote environmental preservation and public health.Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health Dr. Al-Munther Al-Hasawi emphasized that climate change is now a lived reality, with rising global temperatures.A national committee, including representatives from various state bodies, is working on policies to adapt to climate change and reduce its health effects, he added. Assistant Undersecretary…

CNN  —  For the past two years, summer in Spain has meant prominent protests against tourism: holidaymakers being drenched by angry locals armed with water pistols in Barcelona and protesters marching under banners proclaiming “Your paradise is our nightmare” in the Balearic Islands regularly make headlines as the saturation of the summer season gets underway. Tourism is a pillar of Spain’s economy, contributing over 12% to the national GDP. But in destinations where cruise ships constantly spill out crowds and Airbnb-style rentals in city centers exacerbate a housing crisis that helped push residents to the outskirts of their own hometowns,…

ROME (AP) — The head of the United Nations’ migration agency warned Thursday that Western nations risk creating greater instability by simultaneously tightening borders and reducing development aid to countries experiencing mass migration.In an interview with The Associated Press, Director General of the International Organization for Migration Amy Pope said that an approach focused solely on border enforcement without addressing causes of migration was “short-sighted” and could destabilize origin countries further.“If you want to manage irregular migration, then you need to make investments in stabilizing populations closer to where the migration begins,” Pope said. “It is short-sighted to cut foreign…

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Assets worth over $64 million were seized and 94 people arrested as part of a multinational law enforcement operation targeting environmental crime in the Amazon Basin.The crackdown, coordinated by the United Arab Emirates, has struck a major blow to transnational environmental crime networks, officials said.The campaign, which ran from June 23 to July 6, mobilized more than 1,500 officers from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Authorities conducted over 350 coordinated raids targeting illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, logging and fuel smuggling across some of the Amazon’s most remote and ecologically sensitive regions.Dubbed Operation Green Shield, the crackdown…

LONDON (AP) — A little more than two years ago, Amanda Anisimova took a break from tennis because of burnout. A year ago, working her way back into the game, the American lost when she had to go through qualifying for Wimbledon because her ranking of 189th was too low to get into the main bracket automatically.Look at Anisimova now: She’s a Grand Slam finalist for the first time after upsetting No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a compelling contest at a steamy Centre Court on Thursday.In Saturday’s final, Anisimova will face Iga Swiatek, who is a five-time…

 KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah emphasized on Thursday the need for unified efforts by relevant government entities to accelerate progress and ensure successful implementation of key developmental projects.This came during the 18th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Monitoring the Implementation of Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed between the governments of Kuwait and China, at Bayan Palace.The committee members reviewed the latest developments in the implementation of key developmental projects covered by the MoUs, including Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port, electricity systems, renewable energy development, low-carbon green waste recycling, housing development, environmental infrastructure for…

Outgoing Crystal Palace minority shareholder John Textor has admitted worries over Crystal Palace’s Europa League involvement as he watched the club lift the FA Cup last season – but insists UEFA have seen documented evidence he never had a controlling influence at Selhurst Park. Palace are currently awaiting a decision from UEFA over whether they will fall foul of the multi-club ownership rules which are designed to avoid conflicts of interest between clubs in the same competition. Textor owns 90 per cent of Lyon and 43 per cent of Palace – though his stake in the latter is in the…

Joey LynchCloseJoey Lynch is a Melbourne-based sports journalist and AYA cancer advocate. Primarily working on football, he has covered the Socceroos, Matildas and A-Leagues for ESPN for over a decade.Jul 10, 2025, 07:00 AM ETWrexham are touring Australia and New Zealand for the very first time. While the Championship awaits the Welsh side in 2025-26, they will first have to play three A-League clubs across three cities on their preseason tour. ESPN will be with them every step of the way as Phil Parkinson, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney & Co. plot their path to the Premier League.A very different Aussie…

KUWAIT:  Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior issued Thursday regulations for those with withdrawn “valuable services” citizenships, granting them benefits until settlement of their status.In a press release, the Ministry explained that this stems from concerned authorities’ intent on facilitating measures and guaranteeing full benefit of granted privileges for this segment.Those with rescinded valuable service citizenships will be allowed to use their Kuwaiti passports for four months starting July 20, 2025 for those with citizenships withdrawn prior to this date. Four months will be counted beginning with day of withdrawal of nationality for those who have yet to have citizenship rescinded.The Ministry…