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KUWAIT: Kuwait’s direct investments in Oman reached around $3.272 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2025, the Omani Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr Saleh Al-Kharousi, stated on Sunday during the Sultanate’s National Day celebration in Kuwait. He said the growing economic partnership reflects “the advanced levels” that Omani-Kuwaiti relations have achieved in recent years. Speaking at the ceremony, the ambassador described the bilateral relationship as “a regional and international model of integration and partnership,” strengthened at both the official and popular levels.He noted that this close cooperation is most evident in the economic field, where trade volumes have…

KUWAIT: The National Bureau for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education (NBAQ) launched on Monday an updated version of its platform for searching recommended universities and academic programs, aimed at enhancing electronic academic services and ensuring accurate access to information for users. Acting Director General of NBAQ, Dr Jassim Al-Ali, said in a press statement that the upgraded platform features an advanced interface designed to improve the user experience, making it easier and more efficient to access information about universities and academic programs.He added that the development aligns with NBAQ’s ongoing efforts to improve the quality of digital services…

KUWAIT: Emphasizing its commitment to cultural dialogue and human connection, Kuwait is hosting the Kuwait Art Creativity Exhibition in Al-Ahmadi Governorate, serving as a bridge to enhance understanding and exchange among peoples. Held under the patronage of the Governor of Al-Ahmadi, Sheikh Hamoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and in celebration of Kuwait’s designation as the Capital of Arab Culture and Media 2025, the exhibition features 165 artists from Kuwait, GCC countries, and other sister and friendly nations. It provides a prominent platform for cultural convergence and showcases a wide spectrum of artistic talent. Organized by the Kuwaiti Artists Association in collaboration…

KUWAIT: Dr Yousef Al-Sari’e, Director General of the General Directorate of Radio at the Ministry of Information, hailed the University Magazine program as a successful model for harnessing students’ potential to shape the future of national media. His remarks came during a seminar titled “Integrating Roles in Radio and Media,” held Monday as part of Kuwait University Media Department’s celebration of the program’s third anniversary. The initiative is the first student-managed radio program, broadcast weekly on Kuwait Radio.Dr. Al-Sari’e emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to empowering young talents and preparing a new generation of media professionals capable of creating and excelling…

KUWAIT: Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Acting Minister of Finance, and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Dr Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem, met with the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Kuwait, Steven Butler, to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation. A ministry press release on Monday stated that discussions focused on collaboration in electricity, water and renewable energy, as well as on strengthening technical and investment partnerships. The two sides also reviewed potential future projects with specialized US entities.Dr Al-Mukhaizeem highlighted the strategic relationship between Kuwait and the United States, underscoring the Ministry’s commitment to knowledge exchange…

Jeff CarlisleNov 24, 2025, 01:16 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Celtic FC have formally contacted the Columbus Crew regarding the possible hiring of Wilfried Nancy to be their next manager, a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.Nancy, 48, has reportedly been in talks with Celtic for weeks, but the reigning Scottish champions had yet to reach out to the Crew. That step has now been taken with the two sides “working to finalize an agreement that’s trending towards Wilfried moving to the Scottish Premiership,” the source said.There are also ongoing discussions…

Jeff KassoufNov 24, 2025, 01:07 PM ETCloseJeff Kassouf covers women’s soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women’s soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at NBC Sports and Olympics.Seattle Reign FC’s Jess Fishlock recently retired from international duty after two decades with Wales, but she’s not done yet. The midfielder has signed a new one-year contract to stay with the Reign in 2026, which will mark nearly 14 years in Seattle.”When I came back from the Euros, I just felt a little different,” Fishlock told ESPN. “Something…

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge in Florida wants civil rights attorneys and lawyers for the U.S. and for Florida to meet next month to hammer out a settlement in a lawsuit over whether detainees at an immigration center in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” are getting adequate access to legal representatives.During a Monday status hearing, U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell set a conference for Dec. 16-17 in her Fort Myers courtroom.“I think we’re closer on a lot of issues than we were before,” Polster Chappell said. “And I would think that the parties can come…

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two mountain climbers have died on Aoraki, New Zealand ‘s tallest peak, with two others from the same group rescued, authorities said on Tuesday. The dead climbers’ bodies have been found and specialist searchers were working to recover them “in a challenging alpine environment,” Police Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker said. None of the climbers have been publicly identified. Sgt. Kevin McErlain told The Timaru Herald the pair had been connected by a rope when they fell near the summit of Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook.The authorities learned late Monday night local time that…

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Udo Kier, the German actor whose icy gaze and strange, scene-stealing screen presence made him a favorite of filmmakers including Andy Warhol, Gus Van Sant and Lars von Trier, has died at 81. His partner, artist Delbert McBride, told Variety that Kier died on Sunday in Palm Springs, California.A longtime arthouse favorite, Kier also had an unlikely run as a character actor in Hollywood blockbusters including “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” with Jim Carrey. Actors Helmut Berger and Udo Kier, photographed during the shooting of the film “The Fifth Commandment,” Dec. 1, 1977. (Horst Ossinger/dpa via…