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Nov 16, 2025, 02:40 PM ETHarry Kane believes England have one of their best squads ever after rounding off their flawless World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Albania.Bayern Munich striker Kane grabbed both goals as Thomas Tuchel’s team made it eight wins from eight matches in Group K.The 32-year-old says England will head to next summer’s tournament as one of the favourites to lift the trophy.”I think it’s as good as we’ve ever had,” Kane told ITV. “I think when you look at the starting XI, you look at the players coming off the bench, we’re going…

KUWAIT: The Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh and his accompanying delegation arrived in Kuwait Sunday on an official visit. He was received by Advisor at the Diwan of the Prime Minister and head of the accompanying delegation of honor Sheikh Dr Basel Hamoud Al-Sabah. Chinh was also received by Minister of Social Affairs and Family and Childhood Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Sameeh Hayat and Ambassador of Kuwait to Vietnam Yousef Al-Sabbagh.Chinh and his accompanying delegation later met Director-General and Chairman of Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development…

Human values — not algorithms — should define future of leadership, innovation and workplace well-being The National Leadership Institute (NLI) hosted Breaking Barriers III: AI vs EI – The Savior of Business on Sunday at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center. Held under the patronage of Minister of State for Communication Affairs Omar Saud Al-Omar, the conference provided a high-profile platform to explore how innovation and leadership must evolve in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.In his remarks, Al-Omar emphasized that while AI offers powerful tools for analysis and performance, emotional intelligence remains essential to ensure technology serves humanity…

Nigeria will miss a second straight World Cup after losing to Congo DR in a penalty shootout in the CAF World Cup playoff final.Frank Onyeka opened the scoring early for Nigeria, but Meschack Elia levelled the score later in the first half.The teams played out a scoreless second half and 30 minutes of extra time as the match finished 1-1, before Chancel Mbemba scored the decisive spot kick to send DR Congo to the inter-confederation playoff in search of a first World Cup spot since 1974.Mbemba had scored in added time in Congo’s 1-0 win against Cameroon on Thursday to…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Zinedine Zidane has reportedly secured his future return to management and will replace Dider Deschamps as France manager after the World Cup – The SunCristiano Ronaldo could be lining up in Portugal’s opening game of the World Cup as the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) reportedly look to appeal his red-card ban – Daily MailFormer Ukraine player Andriy Polunin has died aged 55, while playing in a veterans’ match in Lutsk – The Sun Jeremy Doku took a swipe at his Belgium team-mates on Saturday after they drew to a Kazakhstan…

Nov 16, 2025, 01:20 PM ETCristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup, even though he didn’t play in the game that sealed his country’s spot.Portugal secured their place at next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a 9-1 rout of Armenia on Sunday.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedRonaldo missed the match in Porto because of suspension — but in his absence, Portugal ensured he would have the chance to appear at a record sixth World Cup.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will be 41 by the time the tournament kicks off next June and Ronaldo recently said it would…

KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait sponsored the third Breaking Barriers conference, organized by the National Leadership Institute (NLI) at Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center (JACC), titled The Human Side of AI. The event was held under the patronage and in attendance of Minister of State for Communication Affairs Omar Al-Omar.Zain took part in the opening ceremony, attended by Omar Sultan Al-Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Zain Kuwait Chief Executive Officer Nawaf Al-Gharabally, Chief Enterprise Business Officer Hamad Al-Marzouq, Chief Corporate Affairs and Relations Officer Waleed Al-Khashti, NLI CEO Mohammad Al-Khulaifi, along with…

KUWAIT: In a dazzling finale, the 4th Kuwait International Film Festival (KIFF 2025), hosted by the American International University (AIU), concluded Saturday night with a spectacular award ceremony celebrating the finest in Arab and international cinema. Distinguished guests included Secretary-General of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL), Dr Mohammed Al-Jassar, alongside university leadership, filmmakers, industry professionals, media representatives, students and attendees. The week-long festival showcased more than 80 films from around the world, reaffirming Kuwait’s ambition to position itself as a regional hub for cinema, creativity and artistic exchange.The biggest applause of the evening erupted when the…

KUWAIT: Elegance 2025, presented by Sunanda Creations, lit up Blooms Hotel in Kuwait City on November 14 with a vibrant showcase of fashion, culture and artistic flair. Helmed by designer Sunanda Rajeev, the event reflected her refined vision and distinctive blend of sophistication and creativity. The evening was seamlessly hosted by Dr Reeby, whose charm and energy kept the audience fully engaged. Expert choreography by Soumya Pratap brought structure and artistic harmony to each segment, enhancing the overall visual experience.A highlight of the night was a series of captivating ramp walks featuring women, men, and children, each radiating confidence and…

KUWAIT: In line with its leadership role in digital transformation and its commitment to fostering a culture of adeptness and awareness among its employees, Burgan Bank launched its Risk and Cyber Awareness Week under the theme “Awareness is Our First Defense”. The initiative aligns with the Bank’s ongoing support for the “Let’s Be Aware” (Diraya) financial literacy and banking awareness campaign, launched and supervised by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) with the support of Kuwaiti banks.It also emphasizes Burgan Bank’s commitment to developing Kuwait’s national calibers through yearlong learning opportunities that equip them with…