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Paris Saint-Germain produced a stunning 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid to set up a Club World Cup final against Chelsea.Only a month on from beating Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final, Luis Enrique’s side delivered another statement performance which gives them the chance to cap an incredible season with a world title at New York’s MetLife Stadium on Sunday. There was never any doubt they would claim their place in the final after a rampant 18-minute spell in the first half which began when a heavy touch from Raul Asencio inside the Real Madrid box allowed Ousmane Dembele…

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KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan held “Uzbekistan – The Pearl of the Silk Road”, on Tuesday. The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Kuwait Ayubkhon Yunusov highlighted the rich and diverse tourism potential of his country, inviting Kuwaiti and Gulf travelers to explore its cultural and natural treasures. During the event, the ambassador announced the signing of an executive tourism cooperation program for the period 2025–2027, reflecting a mutual commitment to further developing this vital sector. He stated “We are pleased to share that starting from June 2025; Kuwaiti citizens will be allowed visa-free entry to Uzbekistan for up…

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KUWAIT: The United Kingdom’s commitment to its longstanding friendship with Kuwait was reaffirmed this week during an official visit by the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development affairs the Rt Hon David Lammy MP, who was honored to meet with senior Kuwaiti leadership for the 2025 UK-Kuwait Strategic Dialogue.The UK Foreign Secretary was received by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al – Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya. Discussions reflected the strength of the historic relationship between Kuwait and the United Kingdom…

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Tom HamiltonJul 9, 2025, 02:39 PM ETClose• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018ZURICH — So, what were you worried about? England were magnificent as they swept aside Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich, just four days after they were so poor in their defeat to France at Euro 2025. If there were any nerves in the England camp, then they hid them well against the Dutch as the Lionesses proved once again that when their backs are against the wall, they can…

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KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah reaffirmed on Wednesday her commitment to supporting initiatives and programs aimed at improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities and ensuring their full inclusion in society. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following her meeting with United Nations Secretary-General’s Representative and Resident Coordinator in Kuwait Ghada Al-Taher and President of Kuwait College of Science and Technology Dr Khaled Al-Beqaeen, the minister emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation to advance social development and promote inclusive services. KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs…

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KUWAIT: Kuwait reaffirmed its commitment on Wednesday to safeguarding creativity and innovation across commercial and industrial sectors linked to human intellectual achievements. The country emphasized its dedication to working with international partners to establish a balanced and effective global intellectual property (IP) system that promotes innovation and supports sustainable development.This was highlighted in a speech by Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayyen, Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, during the General Assembly meeting of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Ambassador Al-Hayyen stressed Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to strengthen technical cooperation programs with WIPO, recognizing the…

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KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) signed on Wednesday the investment opportunity contract (Q1) for the development of a commercial complex and a health club in the Al-Qairawan area, covering an area of approximately 12,500 square meters. The signing ceremony was attended by Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari, alongside senior officials from PAHW.Minister Al-Meshari stated in a press release following the signing that the project reflects PAHW’s strategic efforts to boost private sector participation in developing service projects. He emphasized the authority’s keenness to strengthen partnerships with the…

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CNN  —  US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language. As he hosted five African leaders at the White House, Trump asked Boakai: “Such good English, it’s beautiful. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?” Boakai informed Trump of his place of education, prompting Trump to express his curiosity. “That’s very interesting,” he said, “I have people at this table who can’t speak nearly as well.” Liberia was founded in 1822 by the American…

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DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania man charged with fatally shooting then beheading his father and posting it on YouTube said on the stand Wednesday that the killing was “Plan B” after trying to arrest his father for what he called false statements and treason. Justin D. Mohn, 33, took the stand in a suburban Philadelphia courtroom on the third day of his trial on murder and other charges stemming from the Jan. 30, 2024, homicide of his father Michael F. Mohn. Mohn, dressed in a blue sport coat, shirt and tie, with his arms shackled to his waist, spoke…

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three people died in flooding Tuesday as New Mexico’s Rio Ruidoso’s banks swelled amid the summer rainy season.The village of Ruidoso and other parts of New Mexico have received more warnings in the past few years as catastrophic wildfires have left vast swaths of once forested land without enough vegetation to absorb and hold back storm runoff. If a storm lingers over one of these burn scars, it doesn’t take much to create trouble. Ruidoso, a popular summer retreat in the mountains of southern New Mexico, was the recipient this time, getting what officials called historic…

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