Gold prices fell on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump stepped back from threats to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and voiced optimism about reaching a trade deal with China, weakening the metal’s safe-haven appeal. By 05:52 GMT, spot…

• The Cyber Crimes Department emphasized that sharing or distributing images or videos from the breaches is a cybercrime punishable under Kuwaiti law. The Cyber Crimes Department announced it has uncovered several attempts to hack surveillance cameras in…

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The European Union imposed on Wednesday, financial penalties totaling EUR 700 million on Apple and Meta over violations of digital competition rules, reports KUNA. In a press statement, the European Commission said Apple violated its anti-steering obligation…

Box Hill College Kuwait (BHCK) came alive with energy, purpose, and a deep sense of environmental stewardship as it hosted the Sustainability Design Challenge 2025, a student-driven initiative that reimagined the intersection of culture, creativity, and ecological…

Aspire Indian International School celebrated its inaugural Foundation Day on April 21 with a vibrant and heartfelt event filled with pride, unity, and respect. The occasion honored the visionary leaders, dedicated educators, supportive parents, and energetic…

• By promoting fast-paced networking and strategic collaborations, the Inter-Council Speed Networking Event underscores the importance of united efforts in advancing B2B deals and businesses in Kuwait. AmCham Kuwait, alongside the British Business Forum,…

• Ambassador Bishop Eugene Nugent said, “The world comes together today to honor the profound religious and legislative legacy of Pope Francis,” highlighting that he was the first pope from South America, the first Jesuit pope, and the first non-European…

• Some banks have seized the entire salaries of clients who are employees in state institutions, ministries, and those working in the private and oil sectors, which violatesArticle (216) of the Code of Civil Procedure, Paragraph (z). Counselor Abdullah Al…

• The inaugural Central Asia–GCC Think Tank Forum, from April 28-29, will bring together over 70 leading experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. • The…

• The Kuwaiti citizen involved in the nationality forgery case died after being implicated in adding Gulf nationals to his file, with investigations uncovering twelve related cases of forged nationality. The Criminal Court, presided over by Counselor Dr.…

• Dr. Ameera Al Hassan, Head of the UN-Habitat Mission, emphasized that inclusive urban planning plays a key role in supporting addiction recovery by creating environments that foster stability, well-being, and reintegration into society. Kuwait Social Association…

The Ministry of Health praised the Cabinet’s approval of a draft decree-law amending Article 45 of the Civil Service Law, allowing Kuwaiti employees to receive special leave with full pay for up to one year to accompany a patient who has the government nod…

Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait said the Cabinet has approved a draft decree-law amending Penal Code No. 16 of 1960 to strengthen penalties for manslaughter and accidental injury, aiming to deter violations and protect public rights. Al-Sumait said the…

Retired Major-General Fahd Al-Badr has been nominated to serve as the new Director-General of the General Administration of Customs and Retired Major-General Saleh Al-Omar has been nominated to serve as his assistant. Al-Badr previously held the position…

A new Pew Research Center report reveals growing concern among American teens over the impact of social media, with 48% saying it has a mostly negative effect on people their age — a significant increase from 32% in 2022. At the same time, 44% report having…

The Kuwait Municipality has responded to the Ministry of Social Affairs’ directive to enforce a 2009 ministerial resolution prohibiting public benefit associations and charity foundations from operating in private and model residential areas. Acting Undersecretary…

Dr. Ebtehal Fadel, Chairperson of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Alliance for Noncommunicable Diseases, praised Kuwait’s pioneering role in training medical personnel, highlighting a regional report that recognized Kuwait’s efforts in fulfilling a key…

Gold prices surged more than 1% today (Thursday), driven by buying interest following a recent dip, just a day after the metal touched a one-week low amid optimism over a potential U.S.-China trade agreement. Spot gold climbed 1.5% to $3,335.39 per ounce…