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KUWAIT: Kuwait is leading efforts to turn the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) into a full-fledged international organization, according to Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, Ambassador Samih Hayat. The proposal, first introduced by Kuwait, was recently discussed at the ACD summit in Doha and received broad support from participating countries. Kuwait is now working closely with brotherly and friendly nations to advance this initiative and formalize the dialogue’s structure and role.Ambassador Hayat made the announcement on the sideline of the 23rd anniversary celebration of the ACD, adding: “As our cooperation with the Asia Cooperation Dialogue began in 2002, today, we…

SEVILLE: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday aimed at enhancing cooperation and accelerating the implementation of sustainable infrastructure projects in jointly prioritized regions. The agreement was signed by AFESD Director General and Chairman Bader Al-Saad and AIIB President Jin Liqun on the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, currently underway in Seville, southern Spain.In a statement, Al-Saad said the strategic partnership aligns with the Fund’s mission of supporting sustainable development in Arab countries in line with the…

KUWAIT: Football academies across Kuwait have grown into year-round hubs for athletic and personal development, offering children and youth valuable opportunities to enhance both physical fitness and life skills. These academies, catering to children as young as four, go beyond sharpening athletic abilities by promoting discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, resilience and self-confidence. With limited vacancies in official sports clubs, a growing number of aspiring players are turning to academies as a practical alternative for professional-level training. Although comparable in quality, academy training typically operates up to three days a week and enrollment costs are borne by families.Speaking to Kuwait News Agency…

KUWAIT: Director of the Health, Safety and Environment Department at Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) Nasser Al-Buhairi emphasized the importance of bolstering security preparedness across the oil and gas sector to safeguard the stability and sustainability of this strategic industry. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a high-level Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) workshop on oil and gas infrastructure protection and crisis management, Al-Buhairi stressed that the region’s energy sector must remain fully equipped to confront both existing and emerging risks.The three-day workshop, held at the Ahmad Al-Jaber Oil and Gas Exhibition Center in Ahmadi, is jointly organized by the United…

As the jury continues to deliberate in the sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, they have already sent several notes to the court with questions. Today, they’ve requested the transcript of Daniel Phillip, the male revue manager who testified early in the trial that he was paid between $700 and $6,000 to have sex with Cassie Ventura on several occasions. The jury also requested any testimony from Ventura regarding her interactions or “Freak Offs” with Phillip. Phillip was one of the first witnesses to take the stand when the trial began. He testified not only about…

NEW YORK (AP) — Navy Federal Credit Union will no longer have to refund $80 million to servicemen and women for illegally charging them overdraft fees on their accounts, after the President Donald Trump-led Consumer Financial Protection Bureau moved to dismiss the case. It’s the latest example of how the Trump-led CFPB is undoing much of the work it did under President Biden, even in instances where the bad actors agreed to provide redress and compensation to victims. The case dates from late 2024 and deals with an issue known as “authorized positive overdraft fees,” which happen when a bank…

LONDON (AP) — Coco Gauff became just the third woman in the Open era to lose in the first round at Wimbledon right after winning the championship at the French Open, eliminated 7-6 (3), 6-1 by unseeded Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine on Tuesday night. The No. 2-ranked Gauff made mistake after mistake at No. 1 Court, finishing with just six winners and a total of 29 unforced errors that included nine double-faults. Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine reacts after winning the first round women’s single match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are getting closer to the finish line in getting their tax and spending cut bill through Congress with a final House vote possible on Wednesday. At some 887 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations. President Donald Trump has admonished Republicans, who hold majority power in the House and Senate, to skip their holiday vacations and deliver the bill by the Fourth of July. Democrats are united against the legislation, but are powerless to stop the bill if Republicans…

Arsenal could move for Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze, while Manchester United and Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr are keeping tabs on Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesESPN SOURCES- Lily Yohannes nears move from Ajax to OL Lyonnes — Jeff Kassouf- Tammy Abraham to join Besiktas in €15m transfer — Matteo Moretto- Chelsea agree £60m deal for Brighton’s João Pedro — James Olley- Taylor Hinds in talks with Arsenal after Liverpool exit — Beth Lindop- Napoli in…

Event was attended by company and Ministry of Education officials, honorees’ parents KUWAIT: Zain held its annual ceremony to honor the top high school graduates for the 2024–2025 academic year at its headquarters in Shuwaikh, with the attendance of company executives, Ministry of Education officials, and the honorees’ parents and family members. The event was attended by Waleed Al-Khashti, Chief Corporate Affairs and Relations Officer at Zain Kuwait, and Maryam Al-Enezi, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Development and Activities at the Ministry of Education. Together, they honored the top Kuwaiti students across various academic tracks, including science, literature, religious education, and…