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KUWAIT: Kuwait sent its first relief flight to Gaza on Sunday, delivering 10 tons of food supplies as part of a new airlift campaign aimed at easing the severe humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory. The flight departed from Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base and is headed to Al-Arish International Airport in Egypt, where the aid will be transferred safely into Gaza. This effort is part of a campaign organized by the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) in cooperation with the Ministries of Social Affairs, Foreign Affairs, and Defense, with logistical support from the Kuwaiti Air Force.“The launch of the Kuwaiti…

KUWAIT: Kuwait signed a deal on Sunday to double the production capacity of the North Al-Zour Power and Water Plant by 2028, at a total cost of KD 1 billion. The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), which oversees public-private partnership (PPP) projects, announced that the commitment document was signed with a consortium including the Saudi ACWA Power Company and the Gulf Investment Corporation.The project covers the construction of the second and third phases of the Al-Zour North Plant, which will produce 2,700 megawatts of electricity and 120 million imperial gallons of desalinated water on top of the plant’s current…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior’s Article Eight Affairs Office has announced that the “Submitting Status Modification and Proof of Seriousness” service, available through the unified government e-services application (Sahel), enables women whose Kuwaiti nationality was revoked under Article Eight to submit documentation for status modification.In a statement issued Sunday, the ministry explained that applicants can access the service by selecting “Article Eight Affairs Services” within the Ministry of Interior section of the Sahel app, then choosing “Submitting Status Modification and Proof of Seriousness.”Applicants who have obtained a passport from their country of origin should select the “Modify Status” option and…

KUWAIT: Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, Major General Pilot Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, was the first to register his fingerprint – marking the official launch of the system.- KUNA KUWAIT: The General Staff of the Army announced Sunday the official launch of an electronic fingerprint system, in a move aimed at developing the work environment and enhancing administrative performance. In a press statement, the General Staff said Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army Major General Pilot Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was the first to register his fingerprint, marking the system’s formal activation.Major General Sabah Al-Jaber affirmed that…

KUWAIT: Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah issued a decision on Sunday allowing all foreigners residing in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to enter Kuwait by obtaining a tourist visa on arrival at all entry points. The decision was published in the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm on Sunday and is effective immediately. Under a recently issued decision, a tourist visa is valid for 90 days. According to the decision, GCC foreign residents must have a residency permit in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain valid for at least six months.The decision also abolishes regulations issued in…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced Sunday the arrest of an international gang of African nationalities accused of launching cyberattacks targeting telecom towers and banks in Kuwait. In a statement issued by the General Department of Security Relations and Media, the MoI said the case began when the Communications Authority reported cyberattacks on communication networks. Security teams immediately initiated search and investigation operations.Investigations revealed the attacks originated from advanced electronic devices used to infiltrate networks and send large volumes of fraudulent messages impersonating banks, with the aim of stealing account data and seizing funds. The suspicious signals were traced…

Beth LindopAug 10, 2025, 02:57 PM ETCloseBased in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL.LONDON — It was an afternoon during which Liverpool both dazzled and disappointed. The Premier League champions never fell behind in Sunday’s FA Community Shield and yet, ultimately, it was their opponents Crystal Palace who went home with the prize after following up an entertaining 2-2 draw with a 3-2 penalty shootout victory at Wembley.For the second time in a matter of months — after March’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final — Liverpool were…

KUWAIT: As part of its year-long efforts to support health and humanitarian initiatives under the umbrella of its social responsibility and ESG program, Burgan Bank organized its annual blood drive at its headquarters for its employees and their families, in cooperation with the Central Blood Bank – Blood Transfusion Administration Services. The campaign aimed to raise awareness of the importance of regular blood donation and encourage a culture of giving back, especially when it comes to efforts that can save the lives of others.On this occasion, Zahra Boarki, Senior Manager – Internal Communication at Burgan Bank, stated: “In line with…

Aug 10, 2025, 02:11 PM ETVirgil van Dijk called Liverpool’s Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace a “disappointing” start to their Premier League title defence.Liverpool drew 2-2 with Palace at Wembley, despite twice taking the lead through new signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong and were then defeated on penalties.Mohamed Salah missed his penalty, before Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott saw efforts saved by Dean Henderson.Liverpool are looking to defend their title for the first time since 1984 and captain Van Dijk was not happy with how his side began the season.Virgil van Dijk was disappointed with Liverpool’s defeat…

HONOLULU (AP) — A yacht-sized passenger boat ran aground in the high surf off a Hawaii beach over the weekend, with the vessel precariously riding a set of powerful waves and appearing to nearly flip on its side before coming to rest. KHON-TV reported that the events occurred around 8 a.m. Saturday when the swells were peaking and the tide was bottoming out. Two crew members were on the 60-foot (18 meter) vessel, named Discovery, when it ran aground near Honolulu’s Kewalo Basin Harbor, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement. The reason Discovery had such trouble remains under…