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KUWAIT: Javier Colomina, NATO’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighborhood, emphasized that the Gulf region remains a top priority for NATO’s engagement with its southern neighborhood. During his visit to Kuwait, Colomina discussed the ongoing challenges facing the Middle East and their broader implications for global stability, underscoring NATO’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Kuwait on regional security and political issues.In remarks delivered during the 21st meeting of the Presidents and Heads of Gulf Red Crescent Societies, hosted Thursday in Kuwait, Colomina praised the outstanding humanitarian contributions made by Kuwait and highlighted the country’s leadership role within the Gulf Cooperation…

KUWAIT: Kuwait on Wednesday hosted the 13th meeting of the senior officials committee of the Economic and Development Affairs Authority, chaired by Aseel Al-Munaifi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance. The meeting focused on ways to activate the role and responsibilities of the authority. Member states shared their views, agreeing to develop a common vision to strengthen the authority’s role in supporting the economic and development goals of the GCC countries.In her opening remarks, Al-Munaifi stated: “We are meeting today to continue discussing the issue of activating the role and functions of the Economic and Development Affairs Authority and to…

KUWAIT: A Kuwaiti advocate is calling for integrating sign language into all stages of education — treating it like any second language — to help drive societal development and progress. Speaking at the Fifth Kuwaiti Deaf Day Forum, held under the slogan “The Deaf’s Voice… and Kuwait’s Vision 2035,” Kawthar Al-Jouan, Head of the Women’s Institute for Development and Peace, urged authorities to allow deaf students to freely choose their academic majors and fields of study at Kuwait University and the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), without restrictions. She stressed the need for equal access to scholarships…

KUWAIT: Sheikh Mubarak Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chief of the Kuwait National Guard, inaugurated Thursday a physical therapy center at Liberation Camp. Sheikh Mubarak affirmed the National Guard’s commitment to providing all necessary resources to deliver medical services to its personnel, emphasizing that “human resources are the cornerstone of any institution’s success.”During his tour of the Physical Therapy Center, the Chief of the National Guard received a detailed briefing on the center’s capabilities, the services offered, and the advanced equipment, considered among the most modern in the Middle East for physical therapy. The center includes departments specializing in orthopedics and muscles,…

BEIRUT: The Kuwait Dive Team carried out 130 environmental missions during 2024–2025, focusing on coral reef protection, the removal of waste and sunken ships, and the securing of marine navigation, according to their newly released annual report. The announcement was made during a meeting between the team and the United Nations Environment Program’s (UNEP) West Asia Office in Beirut, where UNEP officials praised Kuwait’s leadership in marine environmental protection. Sami Dimassi, Director of UNEP’s West Asia Office, commended the Kuwait Dive Team’s efforts, describing them as a reflection of Kuwait’s strong commitment to international environmental agreements and sustainable development.Dimassi noted…

India has lost its top fighter jet, the Rafale EH. Three Rafale jets were shot down. In addition, at least one Sukhoi and one MIG plus a large Israel reconnaissance drone were destroyed by Pakistan’s air force.Until the latest air combat, India had acquired 34 Rafale jet fighters. These are multimission platforms suitable for all combat aviation missions: air superiority and air defense, close air support, in-depth strikes, reconnaissance, anti-ship strikes and nuclear deterrence.In the latest confrontation, which apparently lasted around an hour, the Rafales were carrying SCALP cruise missiles, which in the UK are known as Storm Shadow. These…

Everton are interested in exploring a deal that could see forward Richarlison return to the club from Tottenham.Manager David Moyes is a long-term admirer of the Brazilian and has prioritised the search for a striker in the upcoming summer window. However, Sky Sports News understands Tottenham are not aware of Everton’s transfer plans and are not making any plans regarding player sales until they conclude their Europa League campaign.Richarlison has strong emotional ties with Everton, having had four years at Goodison Park, scoring 53 goals in 152 games.A loan move back to Everton for Richarlison was mooted towards the end…

Brentford will listen to offers for Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa but are not under any pressure to sell their players, Sky Sports News understands.There is a feeling within the club that Mbeumo has earned the chance to move to a bigger side this summer, if an offer meets his valuation. That valuation is thought to be in excess of £60m. Mbeumo effectively has two years left on his current contract – one year plus an option year – putting Brentford in a healthy position.The 25-year-old has been at the club two years longer than Wissa, joining in 2019 from…

President Donald Trump will return to familiar ground in Saudi Arabia next week, choosing the kingdom as the destination for his first major foreign trip of his second term, just as he did in 2017 — once again bypassing the traditional allies who have usually hosted presidents.The decision underscores a broader Trump White House strategy, prioritizing the Middle East’s economic and strategic influence over North America’s deep-rooted trade and security ties.With an eye on blockbuster deals, a Nobel-worthy diplomatic breakthrough and the Middle East’s role as a geopolitical fulcrum, Trump is chasing defining moments in a region that he has…

Anderson cooper 360 Watch Louis Graziano’s story on “Anderson Cooper 360,” tonight on CNN at 8 p.m. ET. CNN  —  He’s believed to be the last surviving person from inside the room of the little red schoolhouse in Reims, France, where German officers agreed to end World War II in Europe. Eighty years ago, Luciano “Louis” Graziano witnessed history when the Nazis surrendered. But this former American soldier has no special plans for Thursday, when Victory in Europe, or VE Day, is commemorated, saying every day is special to him now. At 102, Graziano vividly remembers what he saw that…