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KUWAIT: Acting Director General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Mohammad Al-Mannai held talks on Wednesday with the Ambassador of the Republic of India to Kuwait, Dr Adarsh Swaika, to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation in the media sector. During the meeting, held at KUNA headquarters, both sides affirmed the pivotal role of media in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing them to broader horizons. They underscored the importance of the media in fostering closer ties between the leaderships and peoples of the two friendly nations, which share longstanding historical relations.The discussions highlighted the significance of exchanging expertise between KUNA and…

KUWAIT: Weyay Bank is proud to announce its sponsorship of the “Choose Your Major” exhibition, an initiative designed for high school students aspiring to pursue higher education. The exhibition, held at Mishref Fairground from June 24th to 26th, aims to help students make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures.Supporting Kuwaiti youth Weyay Bank’s sponsorship of this exhibition underscores its unwavering commitment to supporting Kuwaiti youth and empowering them to achieve their ambitions. Recognizing that young people are the leaders of tomorrow and the foundation of development, Weyay Bank is dedicated to providing them with comprehensive support through educational…

KUWAIT: The Scientific Center (TSCK), affiliated with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), aimed at enhancing institutional cooperation and advancing sustainable scientific and educational initiatives aligned with Kuwait’s national development goals. In a press statement, Director General of the Scientific Center Musaed Al-Yaseen said the agreement seeks to strengthen collaboration across several key scientific and environmental areas, including marine and desert ecosystems, aquaculture, biodiversity, water quality, nutrition, and food security.These efforts will be pursued through a range of applied and research-based…

KUWAIT: The General Secretariat of Awqaf signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday with the Ministry of Islamic Affairs to launch the “Telephone and Electronic Fatwa” project, aiming to provide accessible and reliable Sharia guidance in light of accelerating digital transformations. Speaking on the occasion, Acting Secretary General of the Secretariat, Nasser Al-Hamad, said the initiative is designed to facilitate the public’s access to accurate religious rulings from official sources. He emphasized that the project reflects the growing need for trustworthy fatwa services that are aligned with modern communication channels.Al-Hamad highlighted the significance of the partnership, noting that it strengthens cooperation…

Arsenal talks to sign Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard are advancing quickly.A total package that could be in the region of £12m is being discussed for the 31-year-old. Arsenal’s offer reportedly includes an initial guaranteed fee of around £9.5m. The deal is expected to progress over the next few days, and the Denmark international wants the move.The Gunners’ interest in the Brentford captain comes amid Thomas Partey’s expiring contract at the Emirates Stadium. Partey has been offered new terms by Arsenal, but nothing has been agreed and his current deal expires at the end of June. Mikel Arteta’s side are yet…

CHICAGO — BlackRock’s Rick Rieder is confident a stock market nearing all-time highs can go even higher in the second half of 2025, as inflation comes down because of artificial intelligence. “I think it’s the greatest technology revolution ever. So, what does it mean? My personal view, inflation is coming way down,” Rieder said Wednesday during a keynote speech at the Morningstar Investment Conference. The investment chief of global fixed income said he expects the productivity gains to be made from artificial intelligence will offset any hit to inflation from tariffs, which he said will be a one-time adjustment for…

Jeff CarlisleJun 25, 2025, 01:00 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player for the second year running, with a total guaranteed compensation of $20.45 million, according to data released by the MLS Players Association.As in previous years, the amount reflects just the playing portion of Messi’s compensation, with the Argentina star also set to benefit from other revenue streams such as his endorsement deal with Adidas and a revenue-sharing agreement with league broadcast partner Apple.According to Sportico, Messi stands to earn up to $150m…

One of the benefits of buy now, pay later loans is changing.FICO, the company that calculates most of Americans’ credit scores, announced Monday it would be releasing a credit score model this fall that considers BNPL loans, The Wall Street Journal first reported. Banks and lenders will be able to see one score that considers users’ BNPL loans and one that does not, and decide which to use as they consider borrowers’ creditworthiness, WSJ reports. The three credit reporting bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — can then decide which score borrowers see and what’s included in their credit reports. “This is…

Arsenal have entered talks with Brentford over the signing of Christian Nørgaard, sources have told ESPN.The 31-year-old has emerged as a surprise option as the Gunners face the possibility of losing two experienced central midfielders this summer.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedJorginho has already left the club to join Flamengo while talks are continuing with Thomas Partey over a possible contract extension.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to keep Partey at the club but sources have told ESPN that no agreement is currently close — with the main issue thought to be Partey’s wage — and as things stand, he will leave on a…

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: AeroVironment — The defense contractor rallied 21.6% after reporting better-than-expected results for its fiscal fourth quarter. AeroVironment earned $1.61 per share, excluding certain items, on revenue of $275.1 million. Analysts polled by FactSet expected a profit of $1.38 per share on revenue of $241.5 million. The company’s fiscal 2026 revenue guidance also beat estimates. Bumble — The online dating service surged 25% after disclosing that it plans to slash 30% of its workforce . The reductions will help the company save $40 million annually, with most of the proceeds being reinvested…