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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he still has good memories of U.S. President Donald Trump and urged Washington to drop its demand the North surrender its nukes as a precondition for resuming long-stalled diplomacy. Speaking to Pyongyang’s rubber-stamp parliament on Sunday, Kim stressed that he has no intention of ever resuming dialogue with rival South Korea, a key U.S. ally that helped broker Kim’s previous summits with Trump during the American president’s first term, according to a speech published by state media on Monday. Kim suspended virtually all cooperation with the South following…

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday urged President Donald Trump to meet with Democrats to strike a deal to avoid a government shutdown as the funding deadline looms.”I hope and pray that Trump will sit down with us and negotiate a bipartisan bill,” Schumer said on CNN’s “State of the Union,” days before federal funding is set to expire on Sept. 30.Schumer’s push comes after the Senate last week rejected both Republican and Democratic proposals to keep the government funded at least temporarily, raising the likelihood of a shutdown.As the threat of a shutdown intensifies, both parties are eager…

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher accused Mikel Arteta of “having the handbrake on” once more in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City – adding it could cost them the Premier League title again.Just like against Liverpool in August, Arteta picked a midfield three of Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice against City – a selection which was much-maligned after the 1-0 defeat at Anfield. Arsenal were trailing 1-0 to Erling Haaland’s ninth-minute opener at half-time when Arteta changed his midfield – taking Merino off for Eberechi Eze.Before that switch, with the Gunners missing their captain Martin Odegaard through a…

Tom HamiltonCloseTom HamiltonSenior Writer• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Mark OgdenCloseMark OgdenSenior Writer, ESPN FCSep 21, 2025, 03:41 PM ETLONDON — Gabriel Martinelli’s injury-time equalizer saw Arsenal snatch a 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.Erling Haaland’s first-half strike looked to be enough to secure a key win for Pep Guardiola’s side at their fellow title challengers, but the strength of Arsenal’s bench again proved to be enough to get the breakthrough as Martinelli lobbed Gianluigi…

Edwards feeling the love on Teesside after leading Middlesbrough to best-ever start Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and West Brom It has been the stuff of dreams for Rob Edwards at Middlesbrough. Five wins and a draw in six games, Boro’s best-ever start in 149 years. “I’ve fallen in love with them [the fans], they were great tonight,” he told Sky Sports after their win over West Brom on Friday night. And he has played a huge role in the results with his recruitment and decision-making.The…

Mikel Arteta defended his team selection in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Manchester City and said his side “completely dominated” the game despite a failure to claim all three points after registering record-breaking possession against a Pep Guardiola team.Arsenal now sit five points behind leaders Liverpool after Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage time equaliser snatched a draw at the Emirates following Erling Haaland’s ninth minute opener for City.Arteta’s team were so dominant that they registered 67.2% of possession over the 90 minutes — the highest ever recorded against a side managed by Guardiola.But after starting with Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka and Martinelli on…

Unai Emery described his Aston Villa team as “lazy” and called on them to “recover their identity” after their winless start to the season continued at Sunderland.Matty Cash’s thunderous strike ended a run of 427 minutes without a Premier League goal at the Stadium of Light, but Wilson Isidor struck a late equaliser to earn the Black Cats a point in a 1-1 draw on Wearside. Emery’s side have not won a Premier League game since they beat Tottenham 2-0 at Villa Park on May 16 and sit in 18th place in the table after five games.”We are not playing…

KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works and Chairperson of the Cabinet’s Public Services Committee Dr Noura Al-Mashaan said on Sunday that the committee reviewed the latest procedural developments in several vital national projects and was briefed on the key short- and long-term executive plans submitted by concerned government agencies. The meeting also covered various technical and service-related aspects of these projects.Speaking to KUNA after chairing the committee session at Seif Palace, attended by committee ministers, members and officials from several government agencies, Dr Al-Mashaan stressed the importance of unifying efforts and enhancing coordination among government bodies to implement the directives of…

KUWAIT: Jahra Governor Hamad Al-Habshi has affirmed the governorate’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at preserving Kuwait’s cleanliness and environment. Speaking after sponsoring and attending the Jahra National Park cleaning campaign organized by the platform in conjunction with World Cleanup Day, Al-Habshi emphasized that fostering positive environmental behavior among citizens and residents is a shared societal responsibility that enhances public awareness and preserves public facilities, reflecting Kuwait’s civilized image.He added that volunteer participation in such campaigns demonstrates a growing societal culture of environmental care. Al-Habshi called on the Ministry of Education to provide educational programs across all levels to instill…

KUWAIT: Kuwait University (KU), represented by the Research Sector, honored a group of its researchers who obtained patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in recognition of their scientific contributions and research achievements. In a press statement Sunday, Vice President for Research Dr Abdullah Sultan expressed pride in the accomplishments of KU’s faculty and researchers, noting that since its establishment the university has served as a hub of scientific and cultural influence across various disciplines. He stressed that KU’s research agenda addresses vital social, economic and technological issues, enriching both science and society.Dr Sultan emphasized that the…