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KUWAIT: Acting Minister of Interior and Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah attended the graduation ceremony of a new batch of Kuwaiti air force pilots on Monday, marking a significant step in strengthening national capabilities and enhancing air readiness. A total of 28 pilots graduated during the ceremony. In a statement issued by the ministry of defense, Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the importance of developing and qualifying national talents, describing the new graduates as a valuable addition to Kuwait’s air force, which demands high levels of competence and advanced training. He noted that this achievement is the result of…

London CNN  —  The Trump administration has sent an unmistakable message to Europe: You’re on your own. In three dizzying months, the White House has reversed decades’ worth of American foreign policy, pledged to scale back its presence on the continent, and pushed to wrap up Russia’s war in Ukraine, even if that might mean handing Ukrainian land to Moscow. The new reality is one to which Europe is still adjusting. But 80 years to the week after American and European allies forced the surrender of Nazi Germany, a future in which the continent is left alone to defend itself…

CNN  —  President Donald Trump, the dealmaker-in-chief, has said for weeks that at least one trade deal is imminent with one of the dozens of countries in active negotiations with the United States to avoid punishing tariffs. So where is it? On Sunday aboard Air Force One, Trump said there “could very well be” trade deals announced this week. He also said that last week. And the week before. At the same time, Trump continued to temper expectations, saying foreign countries — both friends and foes — have been “ripping off” the United States for years, and trade agreements would…

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump (R) stands with actor Jon Voight outside the Oval Office before departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on January 28, 2020. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty ImagesThe actor Jon Voight and his manager submitted a proposal to President Donald Trump that included the idea of imposing tariffs on films produced outside the United States, the two men said Monday.Shortly after the men met with Trump, the president announced Sunday that he was authorizing the Commerce Department and the U.S. trade representative to “immediately begin the process of…

KUWAIT: Students from the Canadian Bilingual School visited the offices of Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Monday for an entertaining and educational tour aimed at enriching their understanding of journalism and media production. The students were welcomed by the editorial and social media teams, who introduced them to the fast-paced newsroom environment and walked them through the daily workflow of journalists – from idea generation and reporting to publishing. Special emphasis was placed on how digital news content is tailored for younger audiences, and how reliable journalism plays a vital role in shaping informed public opinion. As part of…

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is seen through glass, during an event on the sidelines of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, France, on Feb. 11, 2025.Aurelien Morissard | Via ReutersOpenAI has bowed to pressure from civic leaders and ex-employees, announcing in a blog post on Monday that its nonprofit would retain control of the company even as it restructures into a public benefit corporation.The company, which is backed by Microsoft and was recently valued at $300 billion in a funding round led by SoftBank, said it made the decision after discussing the matter with the attorneys general of…

Racing Louisville FC midfielder Ary Borges has been suspended for an additional three matches for pushing the center referee after a recent match.Borges, a Brazilian international, had already served a one-match ban over the weekend after receiving a red card at the conclusion of Louisville’s 3-3 draw with the Portland Thorns on April 27.The match featured 41 combined fouls, a new NWSL record.The National Women’s Soccer League announced on Monday that its Disciplinary Committee issued the additional three-game sentence following review of the altercation, which was deemed “major game misconduct.””The NWSL has a zero-tolerance policy regarding abuse of officials and…

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…

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…

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…