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Supporters welcome move for economic growth; critics warn of social, logistical challenges KUWAIT: Kuwait has scrapped its long-standing restrictions on tourist visas for foreigners living in other Gulf states, drawing both praise and concern from the public.A ministerial decision issued Sunday by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah allows any foreigner with a valid Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) residency of at least six months to receive a tourist visa at the border. The regulations, published in the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm, take effect immediately.The new rule cancels a 2008 regulation that limited visa-on-arrival privileges to…

Slot assessed the encounter during a post-match press conference, explaining his appreciation for Liverpool’s attacking play but highlighting the need to reduce the amount of goals being conceded.Read a summary below…On what he thought was ‘the main issue’ for Liverpool on the day…The main issue, I don’t think there was a main issue unless if the other team misses two penalties and you still lose within five penalties, that of course doesn’t help. But I think in general, it was a game where we twice came one goal up and, in my opinion, we controlled the game until the moment…

Aug 10, 2025, 01:50 PM ETNapoli have joined Everton in the race for Jack Grealish, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is doing all he can to sign for Manchester United. 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: Chelsea in talks for Man Utd’s Garnacho- Sources: Timbers’ Moreno set to join Fluminense- De Gea: No hard feelings after Man United exitJack Grealish doesn’t appear to have a future at Manchester City. Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty ImagesTRENDING RUMORS- With Giacomo Raspadori heading to Atlético Madrid,…

KUWAIT: As part of its strong commitment to supporting and empowering the youth, the National Bank of Kuwait continues its support and sponsorship of the “Kon” Social Entrepreneurship Program under its ongoing strategic partnership with LOYAC non-profit organization. Organized by LOYAC in collaboration with the prestigious Babson College, the program kickstarted its tenth edition this year with a festive opening ceremony at the American University of Kuwait, which witnessed a remarkable turnout of program alumni, mentors, and new participants in this year’s edition, in addition to representatives from both NBK and LOYAC.Kon is a five-week extensive program that encompasses educational…

PAAug 10, 2025, 01:00 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCrystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson enjoyed his moment in the spotlight as he saved two penalties in their shoot-out win over Liverpool in the Community Shield.Liverpool’s new signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong both scored in the first half but were pegged back each time by goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and, after the break, Ismaïla Sarr.Mohamed Salah missed his second penalty in a week as one of three failures from the spot in the shoot-out and Justin Devenny scored Palace’s fifth to make it 3-2.”I love the big moments, I love being in…

MEEKER, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, and officials warned residents of remote areas to be ready to leave Sunday as gusty winds and low humidity fed the flames. Evacuation orders were already in place for mountain communities as the Lee Fire charred more than 167 square miles (433 square kilometers) across Garfield and Rio Blanco counties, with just 6% containment. No injuries or structural damage has been reported. All 179 incarcerated people were safely removed from the Rifle Correctional Center on Saturday “out of an…

Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in English football, but how are decisions made, and are they correct?On Sunday, Crystal Palace and Liverpool met in the Community Shield at Wembley, and once again VAR was up for discussion.The game finished 2-2, with Palace winning 3-2 on penalties.Possible penalty: Handball by Mac AllisterWhat happened: The game was in the 79th minute when a cross was played into the Liverpool area. Alexis Mac Allister jumped to intercept, but he missed the ball and it hit his raised arm — preventing it from reaching Ismaïla Sarr. Referee Chris Kavanagh ignored claims for…

Hugo Ekitike gave the Premier League champions an early lead, which was cancelled out by Jean-Philippe Mateta’s 17th-minute spot-kick.A cross-turned-shot from Jeremie Frimpong put Arne Slot’s Reds ahead again, though they were pegged back in the second half by Ismaila Sarr to leave the curtain-raiser 2-2 at the end of 90 minutes.It would ultimately be decided through a shootout, where the holders of the Emirates FA Cup prevailed 3-2.TeamFour summer signings – Ekitike, Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez – made their competitive debuts from the start, while Alisson Becker returned after sitting out the final two games of pre-season.…

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks at the New Hampshire Democratic Party McIntyre-Shaheen Dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S., April 27, 2025.Sophie Park | ReutersDemocratic lawmakers on Sunday defended their colleagues’ efforts in Texas to counter a GOP-led redistricting push, and chided President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott over what they argue is “cheating” and “outrageous.””[Abbott’s] the one who is attempting, mid-decade here, at a time when, frankly, all of us are concerned about the future of democracy, he’s literally helping whittle it away and licking the boots of his leader, Donald Trump,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told NBC News.Pritzker…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, as he makes an announcement on the economy, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 7, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Sunday again signaled that he is ramping up plans to target crime in Washington, D.C., even as data shows that crime rates in the nation’s capital are falling.He also issued a warning to the city’s homeless population. “The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital,” he wrote on Truth Social.Trump’s remarks come as he…