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WASHINGTON (AP) — Several high-ranking Army officials, including Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, are in Ukraine to help with peace talks, U.S. officials said Wednesday, as Trump administration efforts to halt Russia’s war in Ukraine have stalled.Driscoll had been planning a trip to Ukraine for some time to discuss the country’s drone warfare innovations and tactics, but last week President Donald Trump decided to identify him as a kind of “special representative” to kick-start peace negotiations and conduct a fact-finding mission, one of the officials said.That official confirmed Driscoll is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week as…

Man Utd’s tough week continued with a second defeat in five days ending their perfect Champions League record as Wolfsburg bounced back from Fridolina Rolfo’s early opener to run out 5-2 winners in Germany. After their previously steadfast defence was breached three times at Man City on Saturday, United shipped four goals in a game for the first time this season – and made life far too easy for their hosts to score them. Things had started so brightly for Marc Skinner’s side, who took an early lead through Rolfo’s bullet header, but once a poor clearance from Safia Middleton-Patel…

Even with homeownership increasingly out of reach for younger adults, many are putting off major life milestones to afford it. Owning a home is still a key component of the American Dream, according to 85% of the 3,068 U.S. adults recently surveyed by Coldwell Banker.When asked what the American Dream means to them personally, respondents ranked homeownership behind only financial security and personal freedom. Among the respondents:67% say financial security63% say personal freedom56% say owning a home42% say getting married or having children39% say building a successful career or business23% say earning a college degreeThe U.S. median home price has…

Federal Reserve officials were at odds during their October meeting over cutting interest rates, divided over whether a stalling labor market or stubborn inflation were bigger economic threats, minutes released Wednesday showed.While the Federal Open Market Committee approved a cut at the meeting, the path forward looks less certain. Disagreements stretched into the outlook for December, with officials expressing skepticism about the need for an additional reduction that markets had been widely anticipating, with “many” saying that no more cuts are needed at least in 2025.”Several participants assessed that a further lowering of the target range for the federal funds…

Five years ago, Carly Valancy challenged herself to contact 100 new people in 100 days, inspired by the book “Reach Out” by Molly Beck.The challenge brought her “incredible opportunities” in her career, from new jobs to mentor relationships, says Valancy, the co-founder of growth consultancy Momentum Growth.Valancy, 30, is repeating the 100-day challenge this year and sharing her skills through her networking strategy collective Reach Out Party. Her goal is to make the process of building new connections less intimidating, she says.”Reaching out has such a compounding effect, and the more that you do it, the better that you get…

Kraken is one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges.Tiffany Hagler-Geard | Bloomberg via Getty ImagesKraken confidentially filed to go public in the U.S., a person familiar with the matter told CNBC on Wednesday. A Kraken spokesperson declined to comment on the timing of its plans. Kraken is the latest crypto company to attempt to tap the public market since President Donald Trump came back to the White House. Crypto trading platforms Bullish and Gemini Space Station listed their shares on major stock exchanges in August and September, respectively. And in June, stablecoin issuer Circle raised just north of $1 billion…

KUWAIT: Omani Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Saleh Amer Al-Kharusi affirmed that the strategic partnership between Oman and Kuwait is witnessing steady and multifaceted growth, underscoring the strength of historical ties and the commitment of both leaderships to deepen cooperation across various sectors.Speaking at a press conference on the occasion of Oman’s National Day, the ambassador described the joint refinery project as a central pillar of bilateral cooperation, alongside ongoing efforts to establish a major petrochemical complex, noting that investments in the Duqm Economic Zone, one of the largest in the Middle East, have reached approximately $9 billion from both sides,…

The international break was looming at Eintracht Frankfurt with a fairly drab goalless draw against Mainz beckoning. When Ritsu Doan got on the ball in the 80th minute and proceeded to slalom his way past two defenders before dispatching the winner with his preferred left foot, there was an understandable outpouring of joy and relief in the nearby Nordwestkurve, the loudest part of the stadium.The Mainz game was the very definition of an Arbeitssieg (a win requiring a lot of toil). Indeed, the first half offered little inspiration from either side, and Eintracht’s sporting CEO Markus Krösche later described it…

Minister highlights Kuwait’s cultural leadership • Exhibition showcases over 270,000 book titles KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, inaugurated the 48th Kuwait International Book Fair on Wednesday on behalf of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The minister highlighted the event’s status as one of Kuwait’s most prominent cultural gatherings and a leading international platform in the publishing sector, noting that this year’s edition features 33 countries, 433 pavilions, and around 611 publishers and exhibitors.Minister Al-Mutairi said the increase in participating countries from 30 to 33 reflects…

Justice Ministry launches new digital services; Instant overseas treatment decision service via Sahel KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior confirmed on Tuesday that the ‘Status Adjustment’ is now available through the unified government e-services platform, Sahel, allowing individuals whose citizenship was revoked under Article (5) and their dependents to submit the necessary documentation for status adjustment. In a press statement, the Ministry explained that applicants can access the service by navigating to Ministry of Interior Services in Sahel and selecting Article (5) Affairs Services – Status Adjustment. Applicants who have obtained a passport from their country of origin should choose the…