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KUWAIT: Kuwait will experience hot and humid weather conditions over the weekend as the country remains under the influence of the Indian monsoon depression, accompanied by a hot and humid air mass, the Meteorological Department said. Director of the department Dharar Al-Ali told KUNA that winds will be northwesterly to variable, light to moderate in speed. He added that the weather will be hot and humid along coastal areas, with winds ranging between 8 and 30 kilometers per hour. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius, while the sea will be light to moderate with…

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) announced Thursday that its Water Research Center has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for an advanced wetland system. The institute said in a statement that the patented invention, developed by Dr Mishari Khajah and Dr Mohammad Al-Montaser, marks a significant advancement in protecting and managing water security in Kuwait. The project was funded by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). Dr Mishari Khajah Dr Mohammad Al-Montaser The invention treats wastewater from sewage treatment plants using reverse osmosis technology, which filters water through…

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday voiced grave concern over the accelerating deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Sudan, warning that conditions have reached critical levels. In a statement, the ministry called on all parties to take urgent measures to protect civilians and to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid in line with international humanitarian law and the 2023 Jeddah Declaration on the Protection of Civilians in Sudan. The ministry further expressed support for the statement issued by the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) group, commending ongoing international efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese…

KUWAIT: The Community Service and Continuing Education Center at Kuwait University concluded its second summer program, “Have Fun and Learn,” on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Sabah Al-Salem University City. The program, designed for children aged 8 to 12, aimed to enhance their skills and nurture creativity within a safe and engaging learning environment.The event was attended by Acting Director of the Community Service and Continuing Education Center, Munira Ibrahim Al-Baz, alongside the training and volunteer team from the Community Programs Department. Al-Baz noted that the program, which began on August 10, welcomed a diverse group of male and female…

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Coty — Shares of the beauty retailer plummeted more than 20% following its latest quarterly results. While its revenue of $1.25 billion beat the $1.20 billion that analysts surveyed by LSEG were expecting, it posted a loss per share of 5 cents, more than the 2 cents in earnings per share that analysts were looking for. The company also forecast a weak first half of fiscal 2026, but said a turnaround should be in store for the second half, supported by new product launches and tariff mitigation efforts taking hold. Paramount…

England captain Leah Williamson will miss the start of the new Women’s Super League season with a knee injury.Arsenal defender Williamson sustained the problem in England’s triumph over Spain in last month’s European Championship final. The 28-year-old is understood to have reported back to Arsenal with swelling in her right knee and subsequently missed the club’s pre-season tour of Germany.It took long enough to settle down that tests indicated she required a procedure to clean up the issue which took place last week.The procedure cleaned out her knee and was a success, and Williamson has already begun her rehabilitation. However,…

Israeli military intelligence data indicates that five out of six Palestinians killed by Israel’s army are civilians, according to a joint investigation.  A report published by +972 Magazine, its Hebrew-language sister outlet Local Call and the Guardian found that as of May this year, a classified Israeli military intelligence database listed 8,900 named Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) fighters as dead or “probably dead”.  At that time, the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces was around 53,000, according to the Gaza health ministry. That would indicate that 17 percent of the total deaths were of fighters, while the other 83…

Thomas Fuller | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesApple is taking a cue from some of its competitors.The technology giant’s Apple TV+ monthly subscription is now $12.99, starting Thursday in the U.S. and other countries.Apple said the new price will hit current subscribers 30 days after their next renewal date. The annual subscription price will not change.For new subscribers, the $12.99 monthly price begins after a seven-day trial period.The change marks Apple’s first price hike for its streaming service since 2023. At the time, Apple lifted its monthly price to about $9.99 from $6.99. The company raised the price…

The women’s transfer record had barely moved over the past few decades but, like London buses, a host of major deals have come along at once in the last five years.In January 2025, USWNT defender Naomi Girma broke the $1 million barrier when she joined Chelsea from San Diego Wave in a deal worth around £900,000 ($1.1m). But then, less than two months after winning the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Arsenal broke the £1 million barrier to sign striker Olivia Smith from Women’s Super League rivals Liverpool for £1.1m ($1.33m.)And now, Mexico forward Lizbeth Ovalle has moved the record on…

On Newcastle…I don’t think they are a club with troubles. They had a very good start to the season against [Aston] Villa, a good game for them. I think they were able to get more out of the game than the one point they got. So, it’s mainly difficult because of the players they have there – not only because of the fans but the atmosphere is great, like it is at Anfield. So, we are used to a certain environment but St. James’ Park, if I just remember last season when it was an evening game as well, by…