The American Express Times
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Kuwait Intercepts Hostile Missile and Drone Attacks Amid Ongoing Iranian Aggression
Kuwait has faced four consecutive days of missile and drone attacks, attributed to Iran, targeting critical infrastructure including power and water facilities. The government condemned the assaults as threats to national security, summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest an attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker, and is working with Gulf allies to enhance military coordination…
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Dame Joan gives a masterclass in cool
Dame Joan Collins spent a sunny day relaxing with her one-year-old godson and family at her Saint-Tropez holiday amid record-high temperatures in the South of…
Wilson cleared of defamation against co-star
Australian actress Rebel Wilson was found not guilty of defamation by a Sydney court over social media posts about co-star Charlotte MacInnes in connection with…
General Traffic Department Issues 3,000 Violation Citations in 24 Hours
Kuwait’s General Traffic Department issued nearly 3,000 traffic citations and impounded 31 vehicles within 24 hours as part of intensified enforcement efforts nationwide. These actions,…
KRCS and ICRC Strengthen Humanitarian Cooperation
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) reaffirmed their partnership during a July 21 meeting, emphasizing collaboration…
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US-Iran conflict persists amidst diplomatic efforts to salvage ceasefire
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni met with Pakistani leaders to pursue diplomatic talks aimed at easing the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States,…
Yemen’s oil export suspension caused over $3 billion losses
Youthi attacks on key oil infrastructure in late 2022 have halted Yemen’s crude oil exports, causing economic losses of over $3 billion and a daily…
Explosion at Indian hydropower tunnel under construction kills 11
A gas explosion caused the collapse of a tunnel under construction at the Teesta hydroelectric project in Sikkim, resulting in at least 11 deaths and…
US to crack down on Haitian gangs exploiting social media
The United States announced plans to increase efforts to disrupt violent Haitian gangs’ use of social media for recruitment, threats, and financial gain. This initiative…
Judge halts Paramount-Warner merger amid states’ antitrust challenge
A federal judge has ordered Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery to pause their proposed $81 billion merger for at least two weeks in response…
How America’s newspapers lost their voice: Decline of local editorials
Hazel Brannon Smith, a Mississippi newspaper owner, won the 1964 Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing after facing severe backlash for condemning racist White Citizens Councils…
MoI Undersecretary Visits Injured Officer, Wishes Quick Recovery
Major General Abdullah Al-Wuhaib, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, visited an injured security officer in Kuwait City to review his medical treatment and assess…
Environment Public Authority Imposes KD 500 Fine for Illegal Dumping of Construction Waste
Kuwait's Environment Public Authority has warned individuals to properly dispose of demolition and construction waste at approved sites, imposing fines up to KD 500 and…
Man stabs and wounds two tourists near Acropolis in Athens
Two tourists of Greek American origin were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, resulting in one with minor leg injuries and the other with more…
Heavy flash floods kill 20 in eastern Afghanistan
Flash floods in Nuristan province, eastern Afghanistan, have killed 20 people, injured around 80, and left more than 100 missing as rescue operations continue. The…
French Parliament races to ban social media for children under 15
French lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill to ban children under 15 from social media platforms, aiming to implement the law by September while negotiating differences…
Laos aims to enhance healthcare quality through hospital upgrades
Laos is modernizing its central and provincial hospitals while expanding primary healthcare services in rural areas to improve overall access and quality of medical care.…
CAPT Extends Deadline for Smart Water Meter Tender
Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders has extended the bid submission deadline to August 18 for a project supplying and managing 300,000 smart water meters…
Ministry of Health Issues Circular to Improve Procedures in Healthcare Facilities
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health issued a circular clarifying the roles of healthcare facility administrations and staff to improve communication and operational efficiency. The directive aims…
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to ease cost-of-living burdens
Andy Burnham held his first Cabinet meeting as Britain’s new Prime Minister, prioritizing relief for the cost-of-living crisis and announcing a VAT cut on electricity…
Project awards decline sequentially in Q2-2026 led by war impact
Contract awards in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) dropped 25.4% quarter-on-quarter to USD 59.4 billion in Q2 2026, mainly due to regional instability from the…
‘Star Wars’ lightsaber sells for record $3.75 million at auction
A Luke Skywalker lightsaber prop from the 1980 film "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for a record $3.75 million at a Heritage Auctions event in…
WNBA’s growth surge under Engelbert amid strained relations
Cathy Engelbert has overseen significant growth in the WNBA during her nearly seven-year tenure as commissioner, including negotiating the league's first core group of million-dollar…
How Spain built soccer identity that conquered the world
Spain’s men's national soccer team won the 2026 World Cup final, solidifying Spain’s dominance alongside their women’s team, which currently holds the women’s World Cup…
MoI Arrests Eight Individuals in Drug Peddling Cases
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior arrested eight individuals in connection with drug offenses across seven cases, seizing various narcotics including Captagon, methamphetamine, and synthetic drugs. The…
Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Announces Training Program for 2026/2027
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy launched a training program for senior staff to enhance leadership, project management, and AI skills as part…
Democrats to vote on 2028 primary calendar amid calls for change
Democrats are set to vote this week on the order of states for the 2028 presidential primary calendar, with final approval expected from the full…
Defaults surge as US student loan repayments restart
Defaults on federal student loans in the U.S. have surged to 9.5 million borrowers as of mid-2026 following the expiration of pandemic-era repayment pauses and…
Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 NBA finals jacket fetches $89,600 at auction
A warmup jacket worn by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals sold for $89,600 at a Sotheby’s auction, after being discovered by…
Washington Mystics rally to snap Golden State Valkyries’ winning streak
Kiki Iriafen led the Washington Mystics with 23 points and 12 rebounds to secure a 90-82 victory over the Golden State Valkyries, snapping Golden State’s…
FIFA opens investigation into Argentina-Spain final match scuffle
FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into a physical and verbal altercation among players following Spain’s victory over Argentina in the World Cup final. The…
Criminal Court Sentences Kuwaiti and Egyptian to Life for Drug Smuggling
Kuwait City’s Criminal Court sentenced multiple individuals, including nationals and foreigners, to life terms and lengthy prison sentences for drug trafficking, possession, and related offenses.…
Ministry of Communications Launches MOC_APP for Digital Services
Kuwait's Ministry of Communications launched the MOC_APP on July 21, 2026, providing users with a range of electronic services including bill payments, account management, and…
Darline Graham announces run to keep late brother’s Senate seat
Senator Darline Graham announced she will run for a full term in the U.S. Senate seat vacated by her late brother, Lindsey Graham, after being…
US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports amid trade tensions
President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on most Canadian goods, excluding certain energy and mineral products, effective in 30 days, citing Canada's retaliatory…
Yemeni cafés redefine American coffee culture in Dearborn
Dearborn, Michigan, has been named the “Coffee Capital of America” due to the rise of Yemeni-inspired coffeehouses originating there that now operate over 120 locations…
Minnesota Lynx extend winning streak with victory over Seattle Storm
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Seattle Storm 103-100 to extend their winning streak to six games, improving their record to 21-6. Key contributions from Kayla…
Court Upholds Acquittals in Cases Related to Iranian Attacks and Sectarian Strife
Kuwait’s State Security Court of Appeals upheld multiple rulings in cases related to alleged sympathy with Iranian attacks and incitement of sectarian strife, including acquittals…
KFAED, UNDP sign $3 million Lebanon solar deal
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development and the United Nations Development Programme signed a $3 million grant agreement to implement a solar energy project…
Residents in Kyiv’s Lukianivka neighborhood endure frequent Russian strikes
Kyiv’s Lukianivka neighborhood has been repeatedly struck by Russian missile attacks, damaging key infrastructure including a Soviet-era weapons plant and the local metro station used…
Conflicts and energy shocks threaten global hunger progress - UN agency
Conflicts and disruptions in global energy markets are threatening to reverse recent gains in reducing hunger, with the International Fund for Agricultural Development warning that…
Low Danube water levels reveal 90-year-old shipwreck
A cargo shipwreck, believed to have sunk in 1937, has reappeared in the Danube River near Opatovac due to historically low water levels in eastern…