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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea’s state media reported. The event could potentially demonstrate their three-way unity against the United States.Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among the 26 world leaders who’ll join Chinese President Xi Jinping to watch Wednesday’s massive military parade in Beijing that commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and China’s fight against Japan’s wartime aggressions.While the event would mark Kim’s first attendance of a…

KUWAIT: The 165th GCC Ministerial Meeting and the second GCC-Japan Strategic Dialogue in Kuwait on Monday highlighted efforts to strengthen Gulf cooperation and deepen ties with Japan. Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya praised Gulf unity, while GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi said discussions focused on political, security, economic and humanitarian issues, including strong condemnation of Zionist actions in Gaza. He noted the GCC urged Japan to join the coalition recognizing Palestine, receiving positive feedback.The meetings approved a Joint Action Plan (2024–2028) covering energy, trade, investment, culture and academics, alongside calls to expedite a GCC-Japan free trade agreement. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi…

Liverpool and Crystal Palace have agreed a £35m deal for centre-back Marc Guehi. The England international has been given permission to undergo a medical, which will happen in London. Guehi started and captained Palace against Aston Villa on Sunday evening, scoring a sublime curling effort in his side’s 3-0 Premier League victory at Villa Park.Liverpool had made an improved bid worth £35m for Guehi on Saturday that included a 10 per cent sell-on clause, however, Palace wanted a replacement through the door first before allowing their skipper to leave Selhurst Park. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports News’ senior…

Dhoha Al-Issa gives a class on ‘Generation Swipe’. Hussain Sana’s class on ‘Journalism Skill Sets’. Interns learn how to create a content with Yousef Abu-Ghazaleh. Interns pose for a group photo with NIC team. NIC team give a tour for the interns. Omar Al-Nakib explains the process of designing posts for Kuwait Times. The interns learn about journalism and reporting. NIC team attending the ceremony. Dalal Madouh, Senior Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication at NIC, and Jana AlNaqeeb, CSR & PR Manager at Kuwait Times, honor Ahmed Al-Yousef. Dalal Madouh, Senior Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication at NIC,…

GCC-Japan Ministerial Meeting, a platform to strengthen political and economic ties By Khaled Al-Abdulhadi and Agencies KUWAIT: Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya affirmed on Monday that the 165th regular session of the GCC Ministerial Council, along with the second GCC-Japan Strategic Dialogue, marked an important milestone in advancing joint Gulf action and addressing pressing regional and international developments. Al-Yahya highlighted the constructive role of Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya during the talks, describing it as a reflection of the “deep understanding” between the two sides in serving their shared interests. He further praised the valuable contributions of Gulf delegations, noting that…

KUWAIT: The Turkish Embassy in Kuwait hosted a reception on Sunday to celebrate the 30th of August Victory Day. In her remarks, Turkish Ambassador Tuba Nur Sonmez underscored the significant advancements and capabilities of the Republic of Turkey in the fields of military and defense. She emphasized the strategic importance of the Turkish Armed Forces as a force for stability and peace in the region.Ambassador Sönmez highlighted the recent achievements of Turkey’s defense industry, particularly in technological innovation, increased production capacity and the notable rise in defense exports. She pointed to the expanding global footprint of Turkish defense products and…

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Monday inaugurated the third operational phase of the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and the new central kitchen at Al-Amiri Hospital, marking a major step in strengthening specialized health services and hospital infrastructure.Speaking after the inauguration, Dr Al-Awadhi said the expansion of the PICU falls within the ministry’s strategy to enhance specialized care, boost response efficiency for critical cases involving children under 14 and expand hospital capacity to meet increasing demand. He noted the unit will ensure continuity of advanced care around the clock and help reduce complication rates through swift intervention.…

KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait continues to support and empower Kuwait’s youth and develop society through comprehensive and diverse programs and initiatives that aim to enhance their skills and instill in them principles of environmental, social and institutional governance. During the year 2025, the bank has upscaled its pivotal role in developing youth competencies and equipping them with the skills necessary to face future challenges and effectively contribute to building a sustainable economy and thriving society. These efforts come under the bank’s overall strategic direction towards investing in human capital and dealing with it as a top priority, which stems…

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Centrist Bolivian presidential front-runner Sen. Rodrigo Paz is hoping to attract a diverse group of voters with catchall rhetoric to fix Bolivia’s worst economic crisis in decades. He’s promising both social spending reminiscent of the outgoing left-wing government and an attack on the country’s massive deficit.In an interview with The Associated Press on Monday, the self-styled moderate resisted rising pressure to clarify his policies with only weeks to go before a hotly contested presidential runoff against former right-wing President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga. “It will be a pragmatic government, as pragmatic and diverse as the Bolivian…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Over Labor Day weekend, the Trump administration attempted to remove Guatemalan children who had come to the U.S. alone and were living in shelters or with foster care families in the U.S. Advocates who represent migrant children in court filed lawsuits across the country seeking to stop the government from removing the children, and on Sunday a federal judge stepped in to order that the kids at least temporarily stay in the U.S.The Trump administration has argued in court and on social media that they’re doing this to reunite the children with their families back home at…