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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court is weighing a case that is expected to determine who can provide abortion care in the state. The court heard arguments Wednesday in a 2019 case challenging the constitutionality of a law that states only a doctor licensed by the State Medical Board can perform an abortion in Alaska. The law, dating to the 1970s, was struck down as unconstitutional by Superior Court judge Josie Garton last year, a victory for the group that brought the challenge, Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky. The state appealed Garton’s ruling. Planned Parenthood…

In the United States, the struggle for justice never truly dies. It may be buried, erased, sidelined – but it always finds a way back. New forms, new faces, new voices. Two men, generations apart – one an icon of the civil rights movement, the other a rising New York politician – stand on the same moral ground.  Six decades on from the assassination of Malcolm X, New York City mayoral candidate  Zohran Mamdani continues to represent his fierce, unapologetic belief in equality, justice and liberation.  Crucially, Malcolm X, like Mamdani, was a proud Muslim. His early worldview was forged…

KUWAIT: Acting Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Duaij Al-Otaibi affirmed that the 17th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) Permanent Committee for Meteorology and Climate represents an important step toward advancing joint Gulf action and implementing key initiatives in the fields of meteorology and climate. In his opening address at the meeting, held Wednesday in Kuwait, Al-Otaibi said the gathering reflects the GCC’s firm commitment to coordinated regional efforts and constructive cooperation in executing shared projects — most notably the establishment of an advanced early warning network for weather and climate-related disasters across GCC…

KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait organized a trip to Um Al-Maradim Island in cooperation with its strategic partner, the Kuwait Dive Team, as part of its commitment to supporting environmental initiatives and achieving sustainability goals. The mission included installing marine moorings to designate safe anchoring zones, monitoring coral reef health, and a beach clean-up on the island. This step aims to strengthen the protection of biodiversity in Kuwait’s environment, as Um Al-Maradim Island is one of the main nesting grounds for sea turtles.It serves as a natural refuge relied upon by thousands of marine organisms and faces challenges caused by pollution, unsustainable…

KUWAIT: United Projects for Aviation Services (UPAC), a leading company in commercial real estate and facilities management, announced the official opening of the newly redeveloped Messilah Beach (Phase 2), Kuwait’s latest and most comprehensive beachfront destination. The family-focused project is a landmark public–private partnership, developed by Touristic Enterprises Company as part of its role in driving growth and development in Kuwait’s tourism sector, with UPAC overseeing all aspects of the project, including leasing, recreational activities, facilities management and operations, under a 17-year contract.The grand opening ceremony was attended by representatives from UPAC, TEC, and key government officials, as well as…

Jeff CarlisleOct 29, 2025, 01:00 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.LAFC’s Son Heung-Min joined Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi as the only MLS players to make over $10 million in annual salary. Son, a summer acquisition by LAFC has guaranteed compensation of $11.2 million, while Messi remains the league’s highest paid player at $20.4 million.The information is according to the MLS Players Association, which released its list of salary data Wednesday.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedThe figures include just what players make in salary, including any marketing bonus and agent’s fees. They do not account for any…

New step strengthens Kuwait’s position as a leading cultural, tourist destination KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi affirmed that the cooperation agreement signed between the national tourism platform Visit Kuwait and Jazeera Airways marks a new step toward strengthening Kuwait’s position as a leading cultural and tourist destination in the region and beyond.Speaking during the signing ceremony, Al-Mutairi said the agreement represents a model of successful integration between the public and private sectors in support of the goals of the “New Kuwait 2035” vision and in line with the forward-looking directives…

By Tuba Nur Sonmez, Ambassador of TurkiyeAs the Republic of Turkiye proudly celebrates its 102nd anniversary on 29 October 2025, we pause to reflect on a century of resilience and global engagement. This milestone is not only a tribute to our national journey—from the heroic War of Independence to the founding of a modern, sovereign state—but also a moment to recognize the enduring partnerships that shape our role in the international community.Established in 1923, the Turkish Republic was born from a collective struggle for liberty and national dignity. Our ancestors, who never bowed to oppression, demonstrated to the world the…

KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Wednesday attended the swearing-in ceremony of a group of female recruits from the Women’s Police Institute, marking the start of their careers in national service. In a statement, the Ministry of Interior said the ceremony took place in the presence of Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Ali Al-Adwani and several senior security officials.The ministry explained that the ceremony included four graduates from the 14th class who were appointed as lieutenants, two from the same class who were appointed as warrant officers,…

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations lashed out at the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine, calling her a “witch” after she presented her latest report on third-state complicity in the genocide in Gaza before the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.  “You are a witch, and this report is another page in your spellbook,” Danny Danon told Albanese, accusing her of trying to “curse Israel with lies and hatred”.  “Every page of this report is an empty spell, every accusation a charm that does not work because you are a failed witch,” he continued. Albanese appeared unfazed by the ambassador’s tirade, responding: “It is…