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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday rejected plans by Sudan’s paramilitary group to establish a rival government in areas it controls, warning that the move threatens the country’s territorial integrity and risks further exacerbating the ongoing civil war.The strongly worded statement by the U.N.’s most powerful body “unequivocally reaffirmed” its unwavering commitment to Sudan’s sovereignty, independence and unity. Any steps to undermine these principles “threaten not only the future of Sudan but also the peace and stability of the broader region,” the statement said.The 15-member council said the announcement by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces also…

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police officers from a tactical unit who fired their guns nearly 100 times during a 2024 traffic stop that killed a 26-year-old man won’t face criminal charges, prosecutors announced Wednesday.“The decision is not reached lightly nor does it diminish the tragedy that occurred,” Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke said at a news conference. “But to the question of whether the officers committed a crime under the Illinois Criminal Code, the answer is straightforward: They did not.” The shooting that killed Dexter Reed, a Black man, raised questions about the use of force and the…

Graham Potter has admitted that his West Ham side are still a work in progress, but is hopeful that they will take the next step forward in their development ahead of the start of the new Premier League season. Potter replaced Julen Lopetegui at the London Stadium in January and managed to ensure the Hammers’ top-flight safety despite winning just five of his 18 Premier League games. West Ham visit newly-promoted Sunderland to kick off their campaign, and Potter is keen for his side to continue to evolve under his tactical evolution, having faced pressure to purely get positive results…

KUWAIT: The total population in Kuwait reached approximately 5.099 million people by the end of June 2025, marking a growth of about 2.2 percent—or an absolute increase of around 111,000 people—compared to the end of 2024 when the population was 4.988 million, according to the data released by the Public Authority for Civil Information. The PACI has released the latest detailed data on population and labor statistics as of the end of June 2025.The proportion of Kuwaitis in the total population also dropped— from about 31.7 percent at the end of the first half of 2024 to around 30.4 percent…

KUWAIT: Under the patronage and presence of Sheikh Nawaf Saud Nasser Al-Sabah, CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), and with the participation of leaders from the oil sector, KPC held a celebration on the occasion of “International Youth Day”, which is celebrated this year under the theme “Local Youth Action to achieve sustainable development goals and beyond”, on August 12, 2025 at the KPC Theater.In his speech during the ceremony, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah emphasized that supporting youth is a top priority and a key objective of the oil sector, based on a deep belief in their pivotal role in the…

Aug 13, 2025, 11:00 AM ETThe 2025-26 European soccer season is here! After a busy summer of drama and excitement, including Chelsea knocking off Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final, we are back with a new club season across the continent.In the Premier League, the action kicks off with Liverpool vs. Bournemouth on Friday. LaLiga and Ligue 1 also begin play this weekend, with the Bundesliga and Serie A beginning the following week.That means it’s time for nine of ESPN’s writers to predict everything from silverware to transfer window regrets. We also asked each of them to…

KUWAIT: Sadu House held a workshop titled “Embroidery Using the Nafash Needle Technique,” as part of the 17th edition of the “Summer Cultural Festival” organized by the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters (NCCAL). The workshop was led by trainer Anfal Al-Azmi that attracted participants interested in handicrafts and traditional arts. Al-Azmi explained that the “Nafash Needle” technique is a type of hand-weaving that involves inserting the needle into a piece of cotton fabric to create various designs and patterns. She added that this technique is commonly used to decorate bags, carpets, and clothing, as well as to produce…

The Reds host the Cherries at Anfield on Friday (8pm BST kick-off) and go into the match having not lost their first game in any of the last 12 top-flight seasons, which is the division’s longest current unbeaten run.In the time since a 3-0 reverse at West Bromwich Albion in 2012-13, Liverpool have registered nine opening-day wins and three draws.Here are 17 more interesting pre-match facts and figures, courtesy of Opta and club statistician Ged Rea…Having played away on matchday one in each of the last four seasons, Liverpool will begin a Premier League campaign at Anfield for the first…

KUWAIT: Family visas for expats are valid from one month to one year like tourist visas, a top interior ministry official announced on Wednesday, a day after the ministry said all expats can bring in their extended families to the country without the need for a salary cap condition.Deputy director of the electronic services at the Residency Affairs Department Col Abdulaziz Al-Kandari told reporters at the government communications center that family visas can be for a single entry for one month, or two months or three months.It can also be for multiple entries for between three months to one year,…

Aug 13, 2025, 10:00 AM ETLiverpool have agreed to personal terms with Parma defender Giovanni Leoni, while Real Madrid are among the clubs looking at Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Sources: City eye Donnarumma, want Ederson stay- Rashford: ‘Reactionary’ Man Utd in ‘no man’s land’- Sources: Højlund wants Utd stay; future uncertainParma defender Giovanni Leoni could be yet another summer signing for Premier League champions Liverpool. Luca Amedeo Bizzarri/Getty ImagesTRENDING RUMORS- An offer worth €35 million…