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Rangers were booed at Ibrox as calamity defending against Club Brugge left their Champions League hopes in the balance after a 3-1 first-leg defeat in their play-off tie.A bit of luck against Panathinaikos and Viktoria Plzen gave the Gers hope of a return to European football’s elite club competition, but simple mistakes left them 2-0 down after just seven minutes. Nasser Djiga failed to deal with a bouncing ball inside his half, allowing Romeo Vermant to race in and dink the ball over Jack Butland from 30 yards. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Kris Boyd…

KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signed on Tuesday a decree forming the board of directors of the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) for the next four years, subject to a one-time renewal. The board consists of Khaled Mohammad Abdullah Al-Zamel (Chairperson), Manal Khaled Saleh Al-Mazyad (Vice Chairperson), Waleed Issa Abdullah Al-Hasawi, Dhari Adel Abdulrahman Al-Huwail, Zainab Monjed Al-Bader Al-Qenaei and Abdullah Fahad Abdullah Al-Khuzam. According to the decree, Minister of State for Communication Affairs Omar Al-Omar is to execute the decree upon publication in the official gazetteHH the Amir Sheikh Meshal signed on Tuesday…

KUWAIT: The Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday morning, August 19, 2025, at Bayan Palace, under the chairmanship of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Following the session, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shareeda Abdullah Al-Maousherji briefed the press. She said the Cabinet began by reviewing messages received by the Amiri Diwan from heads of some brotherly and friendly countries, addressed to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, regarding enhancing bilateral relations and activating joint cooperation in various fields.The Cabinet also examined a visual presentation submitted by…

KUWAIT: The Chinese Cultural Center in Kuwait launched its “Chinese Culinary Culture Month” on Monday with a vibrant opening event themed “A Taste of Early Autumn.” Speaking at the event, Liu Jinhiong, Director of the China Cultural Center, emphasized that Chinese cuisine – renowned worldwide for its diversity and rich flavors – will take center stage in Kuwait throughout the month. “Chinese food is a bridge connecting the people of Kuwait and China,” Liu said, noting that the festival aims to bring communities together through the universal language of food.He highlighted the global popularity of Chinese cuisine, comparing its cultural…

KUWAIT: The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, part of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), concluded on Monday the Pre-University Qualification Program (PRE), held in cooperation with Kuwait University’s Faculties of Medicine and Engineering from August 9 to 18. The program targeted students from grades 10 to 12 for the 2025/2026 academic year, providing them with practical experience to help select university majors aligned with their interests and ambitions. Activities included lectures, workshops, and field visits, designed to develop both personal and professional skills.The first edition of the program welcomed participants from Saudi Arabia, Qatar,…

KUWAIT: Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar praised on Tuesday the efforts of those behind the government e-services platform Sahel, stressing that its success reflects teamwork and effective cooperation among state institutions.He said the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to providing practical, user-friendly services that simplify citizens’ transactions. Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) after honoring the volunteers and officials who contributed to the project, Al-Omar said the recognition reflects the state’s appreciation for all those who played a role in developing Sahel — whether through leadership, technical work, or voluntary contributions. He expressed pride in the contributions…

World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder Chef Jose Andres is facing mounting criticism after meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog to discuss Israel’s seven-month blockade that has cut off aid to Gaza. Andres visited Gaza for the first time since the Israel’s genocide began, sharing pictures and videos of the decimation and WCK’s work along the way. After leaving the Strip, Andres posted that he met with Herzog on Sunday to discuss Israel’s aid blockade, which Amnesty International has recently described as a deliberate campaign of starvation. “We talked in detail about how to flood Gaza with food and medicine so there…

KUWAIT: As the world observed World Humanitarian Day on Tuesday, Kuwait highlighted its longstanding legacy of humanitarian action, which has earned it international recognition as a leading donor and supporter of communities facing wars, disasters and crises worldwide. For decades, Kuwait’s leadership, institutions and civil society have extended assistance through relief campaigns and international conferences aimed at rebuilding affected nations. In acknowledgment of these efforts, the United Nations designated Kuwait as a “Humanitarian Center” in 2014 and honored the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as “Humanitarian Leader.”His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has reaffirmed Kuwait’s…

KUWAIT: As part of its sponsorship of Academy X – Kuwait’s biggest women’s empowerment initiative in the tech and entrepreneurship industry, talabat, the leading on-demand online ordering platform in the MENA region, announced the graduation of the program’s second cohort. This sponsorship reflects talabat’s ongoing commitment to advancing Kuwait’s digital economy and infrastructure, while nurturing a new generation of skilled, tech-driven talent. By supporting forward-looking programs, talabat continues to play an active role in helping achieve the New Kuwait Vision 2035.Led by CODED Academy and sponsored by talabat, the second Academy X cohort of the 2025 edition saw the participation…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday that it will intensify field visits to schools across the country to ensure full readiness and provide a safe, well-organized environment conducive to a successful and stable academic year. In a statement, the ministry said it has restructured field work teams responsible for maintenance and equipment to enhance efficiency and ensure optimal use of financial and human resources in preparation for the start of school.Engineer Mohammad Al-Azmi, from the Engineering Affairs Department in the Capital Educational District, highlighted the ministry’s digital transformation initiative through the launch of the “Balagh” program — an…