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Chelsea have bolstered their forward line with the signing of 22-year-old striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, the clubs confirmed on Wednesday.Sources have told ESPN the transfer has been completed for around £30 million ($40.6m). Delap has signed a contract with the west London club until the end of the 2030-31 season.Delap, 22, had been the subject of interest from Manchester United, Newcastle United and Everton, but the prospect of playing alongside former Manchester City teammate Cole Palmer at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League next season swung his decision in Chelsea’s favour despite long-term interest from United.ESPN has reported…
KUWAIT: The Italian Embassy in Kuwait hosted a concert at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) Auditorium, titled “A Musical Journey Through Classical and Contemporary Italian Melodies,” as part of its National Day celebrations.In his opening remarks, Italian Ambassador Lorenzo Morini thanked AUK for once again providing its auditorium for the event and welcomed attendees in celebration of Italy’s musical heritage.“Yesterday we commemorated the National Day of Italy, the most important event for Italy and all the Italian people around the world, and today we are going to enjoy together a beautiful concert showcasing some of the most celebrated melodies…
KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kuwait held a ceremony to mark the 36th anniversary of the passing of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini. The event was attended by a distinguished group of scholars, intellectuals, social and political figures, several former members of the National Assembly, members of the Kuwaiti-Iranian Friendship Association, and a large crowd from the Iranian community.“On this great day, we gather to commemorate a man whose influence extended far beyond the borders of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Toutonji said. Imam Khomeini, the founder of the…
MAKKAH: The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Head of the Kuwaiti hajj Mission Dr Bader Al-Mutairi, announced on Tuesday that all Kuwaiti pilgrims—estimated at approximately 8,000—have arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of 60 organized hajj convoys. The announcement comes as preparations intensify for the start of the annual pilgrimage.In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Dr Al-Mutairi said that mission teams from various participating entities are operating at full capacity and are providing services around the clock at the holy sites to ensure the comfort and safety of Kuwaiti pilgrims.He added that preparations at…
KUWAIT: The Kuwait Army carried out a joint field exercise in cooperation with the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) at Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base, aiming to enhance readiness and strengthen field coordination among participating entities.In a press statement, the Army’s General Staff said on Wednesday that the drill aimed to unify operational concepts in handling emergency situations according to the highest safety and response standards.The exercise comes as part of implementing the cooperation protocol signed between the Kuwait Army and KFF, which aims to establish the foundations of joint work and unify efforts under a single national framework in line with…
Every community has its go-to gold, affected by tradition, resale value, aesthetics KUWAIT: As Eid approaches, it’s easy to notice how different gold markets draw in people with different nationalities. According to local jewelers, one key factor drives these preferences: karat – the measure of gold’s purity mixed with other metals. The availability of certain karats across shops not only impacts price, but also influences the jewelry’s color, strength and the styles favored by each community.“Each country tends to have its own distinct preference for gold karat,” said Ahmad Gad, a jeweler at Al-Mubarakiya Gold Souq, one of the most…
Students are seen on the campus of Columbia University in New York City on April 14, 2025.Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty ImagesThe U.S. Department of Education said Wednesday that Columbia University has failed to meet the standards for accreditation because the Ivy League school “is in violation of federal antidiscrimination laws” for allegedly tolerating harassment of Jewish students on campus.The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights notified the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an accrediting institution that Columbia belongs to, of the alleged violation.The department noted that by federal regulations, “accreditors are required to notify any member institution…
Jeff CarlisleJun 4, 2025, 03:29 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Zack Steffen injured a knee and became the second goalkeeper dropped from the United States’ training camp ahead of the Concacaf Gold Cup.Steffen was hurt during training Tuesday and returned to the Colorado Rapids for more exams, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Wednesday, and he is now set to miss the tournament.A source with knowledge of the knee injury said Steffen is expected to miss anywhere from four to six weeks. A Rapids spokesperson declined to elaborate on the injury and would only…
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — Nearly five months ago, a SpaceX rocket launched out of Florida carrying two lunar landers. The Blue Ghost spacecraft, from Texas-based Firefly Aerospace, zoomed to the moon, and in March it became the first robotic commercial vehicle to land upright on the lunar surface. The other spacecraft, developed by Japan-based company Ispace, is just now arriving at its destination. Resilience, as the uncrewed lunar lander is called, is on track to make its touchdown attempt at 3:24 p.m. ET…
Russell Martin has agreed terms to become the new Rangers head coach.The former Ibrox defender is set to sign a three-year deal at Ibrox and become the permanent successor to Philippe Clement, who was sacked in February, with former captain Barry Ferguson taking the team for the final months of last season. Martin, 39, saw off competition from the likes of former Ibrox boss Steven Gerrard and Carlo Ancelotti’s son Davide, who was assistant at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton and Real Madrid. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player What should Rangers fans expect from Russell Martin?…