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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department said Thursday it plans to reclassify certain refundable tax credits as “federal public benefits,” which will bar some immigrant taxpayers from receiving them, even if they file and pay taxes and would otherwise qualify.Tax experts say immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally by their parents as children, known as DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients, and immigrants with Temporary Protected Status are most likely to be affected by the planned change. Foreign workers and student visa holders as well as some families with children who are U.S. citizens could also be affected,…

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s education minister met the head of the Teachers Society on Thursday to discuss changes to leadership training and professional-development programs, as debate continues over sweeping reforms to how the ministry fills supervisory jobs.The meeting comes at a time when the government is restructuring the path to roles such as vice-principal, department head and kindergarten supervisor — a system long criticized for wait times that stretched years and, in some specialties, even decades.For years, many educators waited six to seven years for a chance at promotion because vacancies were limited and the old waiting-list system had no clear criteria.…

When it comes to her work, Ashley Cleveland has found a happy medium.Cleveland, now 41, spent much of her twenties hustling. Between jobs at radio stations, record labels and tech firms, among others — mostly in promotion and marketing — she says she typically worked long hours while raising two young children.By 2020, it had taken a toll on her mental health. After receiving a diagnosis of depression and general anxiety disorder from her therapist, Cleveland made a claim on her long-term disability policy, which, along with some investment income, allowed her to embark on a sabbatical to Tanzania.Despite living…

KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait supported the World Diabetes Day event organized by the Ministry of Health at The Avenues Mall. The event was held alongside the health awareness campaign titled ‘Better Health with Diabetes’ organized by the Endocrinology and Diabetes Department at Al-Amiri Hospital under the patronage and attendance of Minister of Health, Dr Ahmad Abdulwahab Al-Awadhi.This step comes in line with Zain’s ongoing efforts to implement its corporate social responsibility, which places support for health initiatives among its priorities. The company is keen on playing an active role in activities that aim to raise awareness of chronic diseases and methods…

KUWAIT: Ambassador of France to Kuwait Olivier Gauvin reaffirmed his commitment to expanding French-language learning among young Kuwaitis, emphasizing the role of education in deepening ties between France and Kuwait.Speaking at the seventh edition of the International Day of French Teachers held on Wednesday at Résidence de France, he said young Kuwaiti alumni who study in France “will be the best ambassadors of the relationship between our two countries, building bridges between future generations.” Gauvin noted a steady rise in interest across generations, with more than 50,000 students learning French in Kuwait and nearly 24,000 choosing it as a subject…

KUWAIT: Al-Jahra Hospital’s Gynecology and Obstetrics Department has performed around 5,500 operations over the past two years and set a record in its IVF unit, Dr Hanan Al-Husseini, the department head, said. The IVF unit has completed more than 600 treatment cycles, the highest since the unit opened in 2012, including 326 successful cases.Dr Al-Husseini noted that the department has undergone major development since September 2022, upgrading all units and services to meet international standards and enhance patient care. The move to the new hospital allowed for full organization of operations, she added, while the introduction of advanced technologies such…

KUWAIT: Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi inaugurated the new app “Salem” on Wednesday, as part of the ministry’s digital transformation strategy aimed at simplifying access to medical services. Speaking at a government communications center event, Al-Awadhi said the app will replace the existing “Q8seha” application and represents “a qualitative leap in services provided to citizens and residents.”He explained that Salem allows users to book appointments at health centers and hospitals, review medical records, track prescriptions and treatments, check lab and radiology results, and receive reminders for routine check-ups and preventive tests.The app also connects with other government health systems to…

KUWAIT: Kuwait is aiming to bring in more international expertise for its major development projects and will hire a financial advisor to oversee legal, technical, and specialized consultants, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said Wednesday. HH Sheikh Ahmad chaired the 35th meeting of the ministerial committee monitoring major development projects at Bayan Palace.He said the move is part of Kuwait’s effort to strengthen international partnerships and involve global firms in current and future initiatives. “We aim to attract more global expertise to participate in current and future major projects in Kuwait,” His Highness the Prime…

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on artificial intelligence at the “Winning the AI Race” Summit in Washington D.C., U.S., July 23, 2025. Kent Nishimura | ReutersAn executive order that could soon be signed by President Donald Trump would thwart states’ artificial intelligence laws by launching legal challenges and withholding federal funding, according to a draft of the order obtained by CNBC on Wednesday.The draft surfaced shortly after Trump publicly called for a single federal standard on AI “instead of a patchwork of 50 State Regulatory Regimes.”The draft order would give Attorney General Pam Bondi 30 days to establish an…

KUWAIT: Kuwait has renewed its firm and longstanding commitment to protecting children’s rights and ensuring their well-being, in line with the constitution, national legislation and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Kuwait ratified in 1991. This came in a press release by the ministry of foreign affairs on Thursday, marking World Children’s Day.The ministry said Kuwait takes pride in its active role in supporting regional and international efforts to advance children’s rights, as well as its humanitarian partnerships that provide relief assistance — particularly in conflict and disaster-affected areas — to meet the needs of affected…