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A wooden skiff believed to have been ferrying migrants toward the U.S. capsized in stormy seas near San Diego, leaving at least four people dead and four hospitalized, the Coast Guard said Saturday.The U.S. Border Patrol found the vessel in the surf off Imperial Beach late Friday night. Six people were found on the beach just before midnight, one of whom was pronounced dead and another who was rescued after being found under the boat.About two hours later, authorities received a report of someone in the water near Imperial Beach Pier. A Coast Guard crew responded and found three people…

Officials reflect on decades of cultural and technical milestones, plans for modernization KUWAIT: Kuwait marked 64 years since its first television broadcast on Saturday, a milestone that officials say reflects the country’s long media journey from a small black-and-white broadcaster in 1961 to a multi-channel digital network.The station began operating on November 15, 1961, from a modest building in Sharq and aired only a few hours a day. By the 1970s, it expanded its infrastructure and introduced color transmission in 1974, moving to the PAL system. In 1979, the state opened the Media Complex in downtown Kuwait City, bringing TV,…

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Minister of Information, Culture, and State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, opened the “Kuwait Brings Us Together” festival on Thursday, underscoring the country’s commitment to promoting Arab cultural and media ties. The event, organized by the Ministry of Information in partnership with Kuwait Airways, is part of a national effort to support cultural initiatives and community engagement. It runs until November 22 at Shaheed Park and features participation from Gulf and Arab Embassies.During the festival, each participating embassy hosts a booth displaying historical and cultural artifacts to emphasize the deep historical ties between Arab nations and promote a…

Nov 15, 2025, 02:28 PM ETArsenal suffered a major injury scare as defender Gabriel limped out of Brazil’s friendly win over Senegal at the Emirates Stadium.The 27-year-old went down just before the hour mark and received treatment to his right thigh before being substituted by manager Carlo Ancelotti.- Gattuso: Riccardo Calafiori has left Italy camp due to injury- Lucky or unlucky: How have Arsenal, Liverpool, others fared?”I don’t know [if Gabriel has an injury], Ancelotti said post-match.”I think he felt something in his adductor. He’ll be examined tomorrow. We’re very sad that he felt that. I wish he gets better…

KUWAIT: Kuwait is hosting the fourth Gulf Women Journalists Forum, bringing together more than 30 female journalists from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The event, titled “The Gulf Narrative of Women in Journalism and Media,” opens Sunday under the patronage of Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi.Isa Al-Shayji, Chairman of the Gulf Federation of Journalists (GFJ) and and secretary-general of the Bahraini Journalists Association, praised the efforts of Kuwaiti journalists in organizing the forum. He also highlighted Kuwait’s ongoing support for Gulf media collaboration. “We highly value the continuous interest of…

Experts say rushed training courses put both clients and the discipline’s integrity at risk By Rayan Al-AmiriKUWAIT: In just ten days, you too can become a certified Pilates instructor. That’s the promise circulating in Kuwait’s growing fitness scene — one increasingly defined by glossy social media ads, sleek studio aesthetics and the promise of personal transformation. For many women, the appeal of short, intensive Pilates certification programs is undeniable. They seem to offer not only a pathway into wellness, but also independence, recognition and career opportunity.Yet, seasoned instructors and long-time practitioners are warning that this rapid-certification trend risks undermining both…

Jeff KassoufNov 15, 2025, 02:21 PM ETCloseJeff Kassouf covers women’s soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women’s soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at NBC Sports and Olympics.United States forward Trinity Rodman’s future with the Washington Spirit — and in the NWSL — is uncertain as she entertains more lucrative offers from abroad, meaning Saturday’s NWSL semifinal at Audi Field could potentially be her last home game for the Spirit.Rodman’s contract with the Spirit ends next month and she has been fielding interest from Europe since…

KUWAIT: Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya praised the longstanding and deep-rooted relations between Kuwait and the United Kingdom, describing them as “historic and firmly established.” Speaking on the sidelines of the British Embassy’s second annual King’s Birthday Party, Al-Yahya noted that relations between the two countries, which span more than 250 years, began as commercial ties and have since evolved into a solid strategic partnership.This year marks a landmark in UK-Kuwait relations: the 250th anniversary of official trading ties, underpinned by strong cooperation in trade, investment, defence and culture. Diplomatic relations have also reached new heights, with a series…

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health organized a public event on Saturday to mark World Diabetes Day, aiming to raise awareness and promote preventive health measures. “Organizing the awareness day on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, which falls on November 14 each year, comes within the ministry’s plan and strategy to promote health awareness and reach all members of society,” Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi said.The event took place at The Avenues mall and featured participation from multiple health departments. Visitors, including children and adults, received diabetes and blood pressure screenings. Educational booklets and blood glucose monitoring devices were also…

GENEVA: Kuwait has launched a national initiative aimed at strengthening the role of public financial oversight in achieving sustainable development goals, officials said Thursday. Speaking at a United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) meeting in Geneva, Nada Al-Sahli, Head of Kuwait’s Bureau of Financial Controllers, said the initiative “embodies a comprehensive vision that links financial governance and sustainability and supports integration between good governance and sustainable development.”Al-Sahli explained that the initiative is built on three main pillars. The first integrates environmental, social and corporate governance indicators into public auditing processes. This approach ensures government institutions are evaluated not…