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KUWAIT: Chief of the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army Lt Gen Khaled Al-Shuraian on Wednesday advised troops to maintain the highest levels of readiness to carry out missions effectively, during a visit to the 94th Mechanized Brigade (Saleh Al-Mohammad) to review its training programs and practical applications.In a press statement issued by the Army General Staff following the field tour, which included several of the brigade’s facilities, Al-Shuraian emphasized the importance of continuing training, joint exercises and qualification programs, while maintaining the highest levels of readiness to carry out various missions efficiently and effectively. Al-Shuraian expressed his pride and…

KUWAIT: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has approved the first phase of a “one-stop” travel system for Gulf nationals, marking a major step toward facilitating intra-Gulf mobility and integration, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi announced on Wednesday. Speaking following the 42nd GCC Interior Ministers’ meeting held in Kuwait, Al-Budaiwi said the new system will be launched on a trial basis for air travel between the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. If successful, it will later be expanded to all GCC member states.He added that the meeting also produced a comprehensive “GCC Security Strategy” to combat money laundering and approved the development…

Lisa Cook, governor of the US Federal Reserve, at The Brookings Institute in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Supreme Court said Wednesday that it will hear oral arguments in the case challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Jan. 21.Trump said on Aug. 25 that he was firing Cook, one of seven Fed governors, citing claims that she committed mortgage fraud in connection with two residences that she owns.Cook, who denies any wrongdoing, filed a lawsuit seeking to block her removal.A federal district court…

This story is part of CNBC Make It’s The Moment series, where highly successful people reveal the critical moment that changed the trajectory of their lives and careers, discussing what drove them to make the leap into the unknown.Before Steve Sonnenberg was the founder of a billion-dollar company, he suffered the “traumatic experience” of shutting down a business and filing for bankruptcy protection as a father of four young kids, he says.Sonnenberg, 44, is the co-founder and CEO of Awardco, a Lindon, Utah-based employee rewards platform. Companies register for access, and then their employees can dish out rewards points to each other…

This feels like a seismic moment in England’s planning for next summer’s World Cup.Never before has this head coach given so many specific indications about his intentions. Up until now, Thomas Tuchel has kept his cards close to his chest, saying no individual player has yet been ruled in or ruled out of his plans.In fact, even as recently as his squad announcement on Friday, he said he knows there will be some players who make late bursts of form in the second half of the season who will demand his attention, that variations in form and fitness will all…

A power substation near the LC1 CloudHQ data center in Ashburn, Virginia, on March 27, 2024.Nathan Howard | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesVoter anger at surging electricity prices is fueling political backlash against the artificial intelligence industry’s data centers, with Democrats accusing the Trump administration of failing to address the issue as they zero in on affordability ahead of next year’s mid-term elections.Abigail Spanberger won last week’s governor’s race in Virginia, home to the largest concentration of data centers in the world, after promising to make the industry “pay their own way and their fair share” of rising electricity costs.New Jersey…

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during the daily press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Nov. 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Getty ImagesKey economic reports for October may not be released at all because of the government shutdown, a senior White House official said Wednesday.With the spending impasse appearing to be near an end, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that part of the fallout could be lasting damage to the government’s data collection ability.”The Democrats may have permanently damaged the Federal Statistical system with October CPI…

Agreement reflects Kuwait’s transition toward diversified, innovation-driven economy KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, affirmed that the signing of a cooperation agreement between Kuwait Airways and the national platform Visit Kuwait marks a significant step in realizing Kuwait’s vision for developing a modern tourism industry built on partnership and integration. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Minister Al-Mutairi said the agreement reflects the commitment of national institutions to supporting Kuwait’s transition toward a diversified, innovation-driven economy that leverages human and cultural potential.He noted that the cooperation with the national carrier represents a…

KUWAIT: Under the chairmanship of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Kuwaiti Cabinet convened its weekly session on Tuesday at the new T2 terminal of Kuwait International Airport. During the meeting, Cabinet members lauded the speech delivered by His Highness the Prime Minister, as Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, to the Second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha last Tuesday.The summit, themed around comprehensive and sustainable social development, highlighted the importance of strengthening international cooperation and building responsible partnerships to address global challenges and promote community security…

TOKYO: His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by Emperor Naruhito of Japan in an official ceremony held at the Matsuo-Doma (State Hall) of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday morning. The decoration is the highest class of the Order and represents Japan’s first national honor.Established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji, the Order of the Rising Sun was formally decreed by the Japanese Council of State on April 10 of that year. Its emblem, featuring rays emanating from the rising sun, reflects Japan’s national symbol.…