The American Express Times
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Over 250,000 flee homes in France, Spain as wildfires rage on
Wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain have forced the evacuation of over 260,000 people and prompted large-scale emergency and military responses. Authorities warn that dry conditions and shifting winds continue to fuel the fires, making containment efforts challenging and the threat to populated areas ongoing.
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Chris Anne Affleck legacy tribute and John Cusack career insights
Chris Anne Affleck, mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, died at age 83 after battling pancreatic cancer. She was not only devoted to her…
LeBron James picks 76ers for next chapter
LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending his eight-season tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. His arrival significantly…
Yemeni air force hits Houthi weapon sites
The Yemeni government’s air force launched airstrikes on Houthi missile and drone sites in Marib and Al-Jawf provinces, while the Saudi-led coalition targeted Houthi positions…
UN chief seeks global support for Syria's transition
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Damascus for the first time since 2011, urging the global community to support Syria’s political transition and condemning violations of…
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No Shortage ... No Hoarding: Kuwait Maintains 5-Carton Water Purchase Limit
Kuwait’s Ministry of Social Affairs has confirmed that the purchase limit of five cartons of bottled water per customer at central markets and cooperative branches…
Kuwaiti Woman Acquitted in KD 7.5 Million Laundering Case
A Kuwaiti woman was acquitted by the State Security and Terrorism Crimes Court on charges of laundering KD 7.5 million and conducting unlicensed economic activities…
Gulf states condemn Iranian attacks amid rising tensions
Several Gulf states condemned recent missile and drone attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabian cities and Kuwaiti border crossings, accusing Iran of escalating…
NBK advances comprehensive savings solutions for all financial horizons
National Bank of Kuwait has introduced enhanced savings products, including the fully digital NBK eSavings Account for short- to medium-term goals and the NBK Fixed…
Saudi reserves chart path for future of eco-tourism
Saudi Arabia is transforming its protected natural areas into eco-tourism destinations with strict environmental safeguards and active local community involvement. This approach aims to balance…
Why Red Sea Global put local talent at the heart of destination building
Red Sea Global has prioritized developing local Saudi talent through its vocational training program to staff its luxury tourism projects along the Red Sea coast.…
KPC Clinches Landmark $16 Billion Pact with Global Investors
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has finalized a $16 billion lease-and-leaseback deal involving its entire domestic and export pipeline network with a consortium led by Blackstone, Brookfield,…
Kuwait Fire Force Warns Against Misuse of Lithium Batteries
The Kuwait Fire Force has issued a safety advisory urging proper use, charging, and storage of lithium batteries in smart devices to prevent fire hazards.…
Democrats select South Carolina to lead 2028 presidential nomination calendar
The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to place South Carolina first in the 2028 presidential primary calendar, removing Iowa from its traditional…
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait donates $3 million to Kuwait Emergency Response Fund
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait has donated $3 million to the Kuwait Emergency Response Fund to support crisis management and strengthen economic and social stability…
Pompeii archaeologists reconstruct frescoed banquet hall ceiling
Archaeologists at Pompeii have partially reconstructed a frescoed vaulted ceiling from a banquet hall, featuring scenes from Greek mythology. This restoration, using a novel curved…
Saudi students turn chemistry into Roblox-winning adventure
Saudi students Kayan Al-Rwaili and Jameela Al-Huwaydi won Roblox’s nationwide Play to Learn competition with their educational game, Glitch: Parallel Reactions, which turns chemistry lessons…
Saudi Arabia’s nuclear program and the hard questions
Saudi Arabia and the United States have finalized a nuclear cooperation agreement focused on developing Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear energy program under U.S. oversight. The…
Bare Knuckle Boxing likely to hit Middle East shores
Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) plans to expand its presence in the Middle East, targeting key markets like Saudi Arabia and the UAE following its successful…
Kuwaiti Chief of General Staff Strengthens Italian Defense Partnership
Kuwait's Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Shuraian, visited Italy to enhance strategic defense ties and expand military cooperation with Italian defense officials.…
Customs Foils Attempt to Smuggle 43 Cigarette Cartons at Nuwaiseeb Border
Kuwaiti customs officials intercepted a smuggling attempt on July 25, uncovering 43 cartons and eight packs of cigarettes concealed in a vehicle at the Nuwaiseeb…
Michigan Gov Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic Senate primary
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, strengthening Stevens' position as the moderate candidate against progressive rival…
GCC fixed income market sees $102.69 billion in primary issuances during H1 2026
Primary bond and sukuk issuances in the GCC reached $102.69 billion in the first half of 2026, a 6.5% increase from the previous year, with…
Young Japanese artists transform school blackboards into art
Young artists across Japan are transforming school blackboards into detailed chalk artworks through the annual Kokuban Art Koshien competition, which attracts about 300 schools each…
Palestinian concerns grow over terror raids by settlers
The Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed Al-Yamahi, condemned recent settler militia attacks in the occupied West Bank, accusing Israeli forces of enabling organized violence…
Israeli election will be the most toxic in its history
Israel is preparing for highly contentious elections on October 27, 2026, amid ongoing conflict and political turmoil under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s embattled government. The…
Norris finds pace to edge Hamilton in last Hungarian practice
Lando Norris secured pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix by narrowly outpacing Lewis Hamilton, marking McLaren's first top qualifying spot of the 2026 season.…
Spain’s World Cup Win to Cement Kuwait-Spain Sports Ties
Spain's 2026 World Cup win is set to boost sports collaboration between Kuwait and Spain, as announced by Spanish Ambassador Manuel Hernández Gamallo during a…
Kuwait, Slovakia Continue Bilateral Talks to Strengthen Cooperation
Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Slovakia’s Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba held a phone call on July 25 to discuss enhancing…
Supreme Court not a rubber stamp for Trump, says Kagan
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan asserted that the court, despite its conservative majority, does not simply support former President Trump’s administration and has exercised independent…
Oil price surge impacts consumer spending amid Middle East conflict
Oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel due to renewed military conflict in the Middle East that has disrupted global supply routes. This surge is driving…
DR Congo Ebola cases reach 2,905 as vaccine trials begin
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 2,905 confirmed Ebola cases and 1,269 deaths, with the outbreak concentrated mainly in Ituri province and new…
Israel kills senior police official in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed Brig. General Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadma, head of the police force in northern Gaza, along with at least three others in separate strikes…
UK’s Burnham prioritizes domestic focus
Andy Burnham has prioritized domestic economic recovery and the cost-of-living crisis as the UK’s new prime minister, appointing John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband…
Zoe Saldana joins US Palestinian short ‘It’s Complicated’
Actress Zoe Saldana has joined as executive producer on "It’s Complicated," a short film about Palestinian womanhood written by and starring Palestinian-American filmmaker Iman Karram.…
Kuwait: Dialogue Cornerstone in Global Mediation and Peace
Kuwait’s Deputy Foreign Minister Hamad Al-Mashaan highlighted the importance of preventive diplomacy during the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast…
Government’s Family Protection Program Focuses on Root Cause of Issues
Kuwait has launched a Family Protection Program comprising 86 projects across 13 government agencies to address root causes of family issues and enhance social stability.…
South African court halts impeachment proceedings against President Ramaphosa
A South African court has temporarily suspended impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa concerning a 2020 theft of over $580,000 from his farm. The pause…
Chile’s Colo Colo signs World Cup standout goalkeeper Vozinha
Colo Colo has signed goalkeeper Josimar Dias, known as Vozinha, who gained widespread recognition for his standout performances with Cape Verde at the recent World…
Sheikh Mubarak praises Prime Minister’s support for Kuwaiti athletes
Sheikh Mubarak Faisal Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah praised Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah for sponsoring a ceremony that honored Kuwait's top athletes on July 25.…
Dhofar Officials Consider Reviving Traditional Family Camps
Officials in Oman's Dhofar Governorate are considering reinstating seasonal family camping during the Khareef monsoon to revive a traditional practice of communal gatherings. This initiative…
Mother of London-based Palestinian refused UK visa ahead of family wedding
The UK Home Office refused a visitor visa to Therese Abdallah, mother of a London-based Palestinian man, citing doubts about her intentions to leave the…