Author: admin

US President Donald Trump leaves after taking questions from the press on the South Lawn upon returning to the White House in Washington, DC, on May 4, 2025. Alex Wroblewski | Afp | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has falsely claimed that gasoline prices have fallen below $2 per gallon, in his push to convince the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates.”Gasoline just broke $1.98 a Gallon, lowest in years,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday. “Consumers have been waiting for years to see pricing come down. NO INFLATION, THE FED SHOULD LOWER…

Read More

KUWAIT: Oil Minister Tareq Al-Roumi affirmed Kuwait’s keenness to promote environmental awareness and sustainable development during the inauguration of the First Forum and Exhibition of Kuwaiti Environmental Engineers, describing the event as a pioneering initiative that highlights the country’s growing interest in environmental sciences. The forum, organized by the Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) under the patronage of HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, continues until Tuesday.In a speech delivered on behalf of His Highness, Minister Al-Roumi said the premier’s patronage of the event underscores the leadership’s commitment to supporting environmental initiatives, particularly in light of accelerating…

Read More

KUWAIT: Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah chaired a high-level meeting on Monday with senior commanders to review progress in implementing the National Guard’s Strategic Plan 2030 and emphasize the importance of institutional governance. The meeting, held at Sheikh Mubarak’s Diwan at the General Presidency of the National Guard, was attended by Deputy Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Faisal Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Undersecretary of the National Guard Lt Gen Hashem Al-Rifai and top-ranking officers, the National Guard said in a press statement.The discussions were rooted in the principles of transparency and justice — core tenets…

Read More

CAIRO: The jury committee for the Arab Media Excellence Award commenced its sessions in Cairo on Monday, under the chairmanship of Kuwait, the award’s official sponsor. The meeting is organized by the Arab League’s Media and Communications Sector. In his opening address, Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Media and Communications Sector, Ambassador Ahmad Rashid Khattabi, stated that the jury would review nominations submitted by member states and media institutions, and select the most outstanding entries based on the award’s established criteria.He emphasized the principles of transparency and integrity in the selection process. This year’s session is held under the…

Read More

Although President Donald Trump’s tariffs have posed a threat to the artificial intelligence boom, Jonathan Gray of Blackstone thinks there is more gas in the tank for data center usage demand. “I think this trend is powerful. I think it will continue,” the firm’s president and chief operating officer told CNBC’s ” Squawk on the Street ” on Monday. While he added that chip export restrictions are “slowing things down” a bit and that U.S.-controlled data centers would be a solution that could limit security concerns around that area, he continued by saying that “overall, we still see a ton…

Read More

Arsenal and Manchester City are keeping tabs on Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, while Manchester United will battle Newcastle United for Bryan Mbeumo’s signature. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January gradesTOP STORIES- Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool on free transfer- Solskjaer slams McTominay transfer: ‘[It] is beyond me’- Ancelotti’s Real Madrid future not for discussion until May 25Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could depart to raise funds for new signings under a new manager. (Photo by Manu Reino/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)TRENDING RUMORS- Arsenal and…

Read More

CNN  —  The shock dismissal of Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in early April has led to a change in “energy” around the team, Serbian superstar Nikola Jokić admitted after a 120-101 Game 7 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Malone led the team to an NBA title two seasons ago but was on a four-game losing streak when he, along with general manager Calvin Booth, was fired by Nuggets vice chairman Josh Kroenke on April 8. Since then, with Malone’s long-time assistant coach David Adelman at the helm, the team has gone on to win…

Read More

KUWAIT: Environmental experts in Kuwait called for a shift in both consumption habits and government policies to promote more sustainable behavior during a panel discussion titled “The Change Starts Today: Sustainability in Kuwait,” hosted by IKEA. As the country faces a growing energy crisis, specialists recommended gradually reducing subsidies on electricity and water, while introducing financial incentives and penalties to encourage responsible usage. “Kuwait has the highest electricity consumption among GCC countries,” warned Dr Reem Al-Awadhi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Kuwait University.Despite various awareness efforts by both the government and private sector, individual…

Read More

KUWAIT: Sheikh Dr Ahmad Al-Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, inaugurated on Sunday the 11th edition of the Kuwait Science and Engineering Competition (KSEC) exhibition. The event, organized by the Kuwait Science Club (KSC) with the support of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.During a tour of the exhibition, Sheikh Dr Ahmad Al-Nasser visited various pavilions accompanied by KSC Chairman Talal Jassem Al-Kharafi and members of the Board of Directors. He engaged with participating students, discussing their scientific innovations, and met with…

Read More

Jamie Carragher says Trent Alexander-Arnold’s ‘one of our own’ status among Liverpool fans has “diminished” after his decision to leave the club, and he has sacrificed that love from the fans by choosing Real Madrid.Alexander-Arnold announced he will be leaving the Reds on a free transfer at the end of the season, with a verbal agreement reached to join Real. The 26-year-old had been at the club for two decades, coming through the academy and playing 352 times for the club – who he helped to win nine major honours, including two Premier League titles and the 2019 Champions League.…

Read More