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Last-minute decision to restrict ceremonies to school auditoriums shatters seniors’ graduation dreams KUWAIT: Sara had a lot to look forward to in the final stretch of her senior year. Soon, she would walk the stage she had dreamed of since first grade, with her family and friends cheering for her. For many students like Sara, preparing for graduation goes beyond studying for those crucial finals — it’s also about the celebration afterwards. The excitement of choosing an outfit and planning how to mark the occasion is just as important as the academic achievement.But a recent ministry of education decision banning…

Babtain Center for Burns to cooperate with Harvard University on medical research KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi, announced on Thursday the launch of two pioneering medical projects: the country’s first-ever skin bank and a state-of-the-art microsurgery laboratory. These initiatives align with the Ministry’s broader vision to elevate healthcare performance and provide comprehensive, high-quality medical services across the nation.The announcement was delivered on behalf of the Minister by Assistant Undersecretary for Medical Support Services, Dr Abdullah Al-Fars, during the opening ceremony of the Second Kuwait Multidisciplinary Conference for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The two-day event is organized by…

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi has issued Decision No. 15 of 2025, officially approving a new set of school canteen regulations developed by the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition. The move follows the endorsement of the Authority’s Board of Directors and the Fatwa and Legislation Department, and the decision will come into effect upon its publication in the official gazette.The new decision comes nearly a year after the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition updated its regulations governing food allowed at school canteens. The regulations, issued under Ministerial Decision No 5 of 2021, allow only specific healthy…

RIYADH: Kuwait has joined the newly established Global Water Organization as a founding member. On Wednesday, Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy Dr Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem signed Kuwait’s charter of accession during a ceremony held in Riyadh at the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. The event was inaugurated by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.Joining Dr Al-Mukhaizeem in signing the charter were several ministers and international officials involved in water-related issues, including Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli, Pakistan’s Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Moeen Wattoo, Senegal’s Minister of Agriculture Mabouba Diagne, Mauritania’s Minister…

CNN  —  A federal appeals court has paused Wednesday night’s ruling from the Court of International Trade that blocked President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s ruling restores Trump’s ability to levy tariffs using the emergency powers he declared earlier this year. The appeals court also ordered that both sides provide written arguments on the question of the blocking of Trump’s tariffs, to be filed by early next month. The pause adds to the confusion and uncertainty swirling around Trump’s tariffs, which have been a key pillar of his economic policy. The Court…

If you want a successful and fulfilling career, stop worrying about what other people think, Etsy CEO Josh Silverman said at Pace University’s commencement ceremony on May 19.College graduates are often tempted to choose the same career paths as their friends — but that’s a mistake, Silverman said. Instead, early-career professionals should do two simple things to kickstart their careers: Find a job based on skills and interests you already have, and be open to exploring unexpected opportunities that could reroute your path, he said.”For me, the most important thing has always been to start by throwing myself, with zealous…

A federal appeals court on Thursday granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause a lower-court ruling that struck down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.The Trump administration had earlier told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that it would seek “emergency relief” from the Supreme Court as soon as Friday if the tariff ruling was not quickly put on pause.The judgment issued Wednesday night by the U.S. Court of International Trade is “temporarily stayed until further notice while this court considers the motions papers,” the appeals court said in its order.The pause gives the Trump administration…

On Wednesday, a total of 380 writers and organisations signed a letter condemning the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza as “genocidal” and urged for an immediate ceasefire. Among the signers were Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan, Russell T Davies, Hanif Kureishi, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, and George Monbiot. The letter states that describing the situation in Gaza as “genocide” or involving “acts of genocide” is no longer a matter of debate among international legal experts or human rights groups. It was also signed by notable authors and figures such as William Dalrymple, Jeanette Winterson, Brian Eno, Kate Mosse, Irvine Welsh, and Elif Shafak.…

Sassine Ghazi, CEO of semiconductor design software firm Synopsys, explains the company’s plans to have artificial intelligence take over parts of designing computer chips at the company’s annual user conference in Santa Clara, California, on March 19, 2025.Stephen Nellis | ReutersSynopsys pulled its guidance for the full fiscal year on Thursday, citing a letter it received from the U.S. Commerce Department on restrictions of sales of its products in China. The stock closed down 1.6%.The announcement comes one day after Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi disputed a report that the White House told the company, as well as rivals Cadence and…

As markets grapple with President Donald Trump’s evolving tariff policy, returns outside of the U.S. are looking especially attractive. Several region-specific exchange-traded funds are seeing a strong 2025, far outperforming the S & P 500 which is only marginally positive this year. Consider that the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) and the iShares Europe ETF (IEV) are scoring 2025 returns of 15.8% and 20.8%, respectively. The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (EWW) and its Canadian counterpart (EWC) are also toting double-digit returns this year. This disparity in performance has unfolded as Trump’s trade policy sows uncertainty for investors, companies and the…