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This is the second in a two-part series. Read part one here. Globalization has always had its critics – but until recently, they have come mainly from the left rather than the right. In the wake of the Second World War, as the world economy grew rapidly under US dominance, many on the left argued that the gains of globalization were unequally distributed, increasing inequality in rich countries while forcing poorer countries to implement free-market policies such as opening up their financial markets, privatizing their state industries and rejecting expansionary fiscal policies in favour of debt repayment – all of…

A lawmaker skeptical of the Big Ten’s proposed $2.4 billion deal with a private investor has requested a Congressional analysis of the tax consequences for the NCAA, its schools and conferences in the changing college sports industry.“Legitimate questions have been raised about whether it is time to rethink the tax-exempt regime under which college sports currently operates,” Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., wrote in a letter Monday to the head of the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation.Last month, Cantwell sent a letter to Big Ten leaders warning that deals with private investors could have negative consequences, including impacting the schools’ tax-exempt…

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Royal Mint is celebrating Freddie Mercury with a new coin design that marks 40 years since his iconic Live Aid concert performance. The coin features an image of the Queen front man, head thrown back and holding the microphone stand mid-performance. A musical stave that runs around the edge of the coin represents his four-octave vocal range.The first coin was struck by Mercury’s sister Kashmira Bulsara at the Royal Mint in Wales last week.“As Freddie died young, he didn’t get the chance of being awarded a royal medal for his talents in the music world. So…

Vietnamese PM meets Kuwaiti leadership • Deals signed, security cooperation discussed KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Monday HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh, along with his accompanying delegation, on their official visit to the country. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the distinguished bilateral relations between Kuwait and Vietnam and ways to further enhance and expand cooperation to serve their mutual interests.The discussions also emphasized strengthening the strategic partnership between the two friendly nations, in addition…

KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait sponsored the Your Voice Reflects Your Humanity conference to raise awareness about verbal abuse against women, held at Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center (JACC) in conjunction with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The event was held under the patronage of Dr Amthal Hadi Al-Huwailah, Minister of Social, Family and Childhood Affairs and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs.Zain took part in the opening of the conference, joined by the Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Muna Fajhan Hilal Al-Mutairi, Zain Kuwait’s Corporate Relations Department Manager Hamad…

Nov 17, 2025, 01:33 PM ETKarim Benzema has said Kylian Mbappé needs to step up more for Real Madrid in the big games.Benzema, who won numerous trophies in his 14 years at Madrid before joining Al Ittihad in July 2023 on a free transfer, said of his former France teammate Mbappé to Diario AS: “He’s much better; scoring goals isn’t new to him. He did it at Paris Saint-Germain, and at Real Madrid he’s going to score many more.”Mbappé, 26, scored 43 goals in all competitions and finished as LaLiga’s top scorer in his first season at Madrid. He has…

Discoveries offer valuable insights into lives of community thousands of years ago KUWAIT: The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) announced on Monday the discovery of more than 20 ancient kilns dating back approximately 7,700 years at the Bahra 1 archaeological site in the Subiya area of northern Kuwait. The latest findings also include a half-model of a winged owl, remains of locally grown barley estimated at 7,500 years old, pottery vessels that broke during firing, a small clay human head, miniature figurines, a ship model and pottery used in food preparation.Mohammed bin Redha, Acting Assistant Secretary-General for…

A bipartisan super PAC launched by a slew of artificial intelligence leaders has picked its first target: a Democratic congressional candidate who helped lead an effort to put safety measures on the AI industry.Alex Bores, a New York State Assembly member, has pushed “ideological and politically motivated legislation” that would “handcuff” the nation’s edge on AI, the heads of the “Leading the Future” PAC said in a statement Monday morning.Bores, who is running to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District, co-sponsored the RAISE Act, a New York state-level bill that requires the largest AI companies to publish safety protocols for…

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received on Monday the Prime Minister of the friendly Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh and his accompanying delegation at Bayan Palace. An official reception ceremony was held for the visiting dignitary, during which the national anthems of Kuwait and Vietnam were played.The Vietnamese Prime Minister then greeted senior Kuwaiti officials, including First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shareeda Abdullah Al-Maousherji; Head of the Prime Minister’s Office Abdulaziz Dakheel Al-Dakheel; Minister…

KUWAIT: As part of the official visit of the Prime Minister of the friendly Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, his wife, Le Thi Bich Tran, visited Asma Bint Yazid Al-Ansariyah Primary School for Girls on Monday. She was accompanied by Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, who presented her with a traditional Kuwaiti dress as a symbol of hospitality and warm welcome. The visit included a tour of the school’s facilities, where Tran was briefed on the curriculum and the latest educational methods employed. She also attended part of a class, observing students…