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KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in Kuwait hosted a ceremony on Tuesday to mark the 34th anniversary of Tajikistan’s National Independence Day, with senior Kuwaiti officials and heads of diplomatic missions. In his opening remarks, Ambassador of Tajikistan to Kuwait and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Zubaydullo Zubaydov, highlighted Kuwait’s longstanding support, noting that it was among the first countries to recognize Tajikistan’s independence.He stated “Diplomatic relations between the two countries were formally established on March 31, 1995, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of that partnership,” noting that the bilateral relations have steadily grown over…

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) announced on Wednesday the successful completion of its inaugural oceanographic expedition aboard the research vessel “Al-Mustakshif” (Explorer), conducted last October. The mission contributed to establishing a comprehensive reference database for Kuwait’s marine environment. Dr Turki Al-Saeed, Director of KISR’s Coastal and Marine Resources Management Program, described the ALM001 expedition as a historic achievement in Kuwait’s marine research. He noted that the mission was made possible through the collaboration of four scientific projects supported by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS).“The expedition represents a major step in enhancing national marine…

KUWAIT: The MILSET Asia office organized a field visit for students participating in the 19th Kuwaiti-French Exhibition, titled “Science in Service of Our Marine Environment”, scheduled for early December, to the Marine Science Center at the College of Science, Kuwait University. The initiative was carried out in cooperation with the General Directorate of Science at the Ministry of Education. In a press statement on Wednesday, the MILSET office said the visit welcomed more than 90 students, both male and female, from 27 schools.The program featured a series of scientific and awareness-raising activities designed to enhance students’ understanding of marine environmental…

With the U.S. Mint striking its final batch of pennies in Philadelphia last week, the 232-year production run of the one-cent coin has effectively ended.Much of the shift is driven by rising production costs and declining cash usage. Over the past decade, the Mint’s cost to produce each penny has climbed from 1.42 cents to 3.69 cents, according to the U.S. Mint.The penny isn’t discontinued and still counts as legal tender, and the final batch is expected to enter circulation in early 2026. But with no new coins being made, the circulating supply will shrink as older pennies drop out…

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the White House on 18 November was perhaps the most spectacular in the long history of White House diplomatic visits. US President Donald Trump gave Mohammed bin Salman the red carpet treatment, complete with a greeting from the US Marine Band, mounted horses, a military flyover and a 21-gun salute. But beyond the pomp and circumstance was plenty of substance. Tuesday’s meeting marked the crown prince’s first visit to Washington since he became a global outcast after the October 2018 murder and dismemberment of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi…

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti photographer and environmentalist Dr Abdullah Al-Zaidan has captured and documented several rare birds during their winter migration through Kuwait, including a long-eared owl in Shuwaikh Public Park, a short-eared owl, and an Eastern Imperial Eagle in Jahra Nature Reserve. Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Thursday, Dr Al-Zaidan highlighted Kuwait’s role as a key stopover for migratory birds, providing safe habitats and natural ecosystems essential for their survival.He explained that sightings of the long-eared owl in Kuwait are exceptionally rare, with only 11 recorded observations during the November-to-March migration season. The owl is distinguished by its two…

Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwardsChatGPT for TeachersCourtesy of OpenAIOpenAI on Wednesday announced ChatGPT for Teachers, a version of its artificial intelligence chatbot that is designed for K-12 educators and school districts. Educators can use ChatGPT for Teachers to securely work with student information, get personalized teaching support and collaborate with colleagues within their district, OpenAI said. There are also administrative controls that district leaders can use to determine how ChatGPT for Teachers will work within their communities. OpenAI said it is initially launching ChatGPT for Teachers with a cohort of districts that represent roughly 150,000 educators. ChatGPT for Teachers will be free…

KUWAIT: Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has been ranked the regional Leader in the Global Child Forum’s ‘The State of Children’s Rights and Business 2025’ Benchmark for the third consecutive year. This ranking upgrade coincides with the annual celebration of World Children’s Day on November 20. Zain increased its ranking from 8.4/10 last year to 8.5 in 2025, showcasing its region-leading stance on the protection of children’s rights, and the coordinated activities it undertakes to ensure these principles are reflected throughout its business…

A JetBlue Airways Airbus A321 airplane departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to New York on Oct. 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Kevin Carter | Getty ImagesJetBlue Airways is pushing its fleet of single-aisle planes deeper into Europe next year with seasonal daily flights to Milan, Italy, and Barcelona, Spain, from Boston, its latest bid to win over higher-spending vacationers.Daily service from Boston to Barcelona is set to debut on April 16, and the daily Milan flight from Boston is scheduled to begin May 11, the airline said Wednesday.U.S. airlines — from JetBlue’s new earn-and-burn miles partner United…

Thomas Fuller | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesVideo generation startup Luma AI said it raised $900 million in a new funding round led by Humain, an artificial intelligence company owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.The financing, which included participation from Advanced Micro Devices’ venture arm and existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Amplify Partners and Matrix Partners, was announced at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum on Wednesday.The company is now valued upwards of $4 billion, CNBC has confirmed.Luma develops multimodal “world models” that are able to learn from not only text, but also video, audio and images in order to…