The American Express Times
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
US, Iran exchange fire as regional tensions escalate
The United States carried out airstrikes on Iranian rocket launcher sites in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Iran on U.S. military installations in the Middle East. This exchange marks the first military confrontation in over a month, heightening fears of broader conflict in a crucial oil transit route amid…
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Education Beat: NY’s No-Standards Disaster
New York State will eliminate the Regents exams as a graduation requirement and replace them with a portfolio-based assessment system. This shift raises concerns about…
Tiafoe survives vs. fellow American in 5 sets
Frances Tiafoe defeated Martin Damm Jr. in a five-set match to advance to the second round of the U.S. Open. This win marks Tiafoe’s deepest…
Qatar hoopsters back after losing to Japan
Japan defeated Qatar 123–70 in the FIBA Asia Qualifiers for the 2027 Basketball World Cup, increasing their group points to 14 while Qatar remained at…
Apple enters new era with Ternus at the helm
John Ternus officially became Apple’s CEO on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook, who moved to executive chairman after 15 years leading the company. Ternus steps…
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KISR opens Kuwait’s first advanced marine hatchery
The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research has opened the country's first advanced marine hatchery at its Salmiya Marine Research Station to support aquaculture development and…
First Deputy Premier honors personnel over drugs bust
Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, honored the General Department for Drug Control personnel for dismantling the largest Lyrica…
71 sent to court over land graft case involving public funds
Kuwaiti authorities have charged 71 individuals and 28 private entities with corruption, money laundering, and forgery related to the misappropriation of approximately KD 8.66 million…
KUNA receives Kuwait Oil Company delegation on news operations and fact-checking
A Kuwait Oil Company delegation visited the Kuwait News Agency to learn about its news production, fact-checking procedures, and use of advanced technologies including AI…
Zionist strikes kill 5 in Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes west of Gaza City killed five people, targeting members of Hamas’s military wing despite an existing ceasefire agreement. The continued violence highlights persistent…
Spain blames Russia, Zionists for disinformation in Ceuta migrant crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez denied Moroccan government involvement in the sudden arrival of over 70,000 migrants to Ceuta in late July, attributing related disinformation…
2 years prison for South Korean Unification Church leader over bribery
South Korean court sentenced Han Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church, to two years in prison for bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee with…
UN Official Urges World Leaders to Witness Pacific Ocean Rise
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed urged G20 leaders to visit the Pacific region and attend a Tuvalu-hosted meeting in October to witness the severe…
ILO Chief Faces Competition from Spanish Labour Minister
Gilbert Houngbo, current director-general of the International Labour Organization (ILO), faces a reappointment challenge from Spanish Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz Perez, with a public debate…
Health Ministry tightens rules on cosmetic procedures and narcotic medicines
Kuwait’s Health Ministry has implemented new regulations restricting cosmetic procedures to qualified specialists and tightening controls over narcotic medicines to enhance patient safety and oversight.…
Brainwashing: Shifting Public Opinion in the Arab World
Digital technology and social media have disrupted the traditional dominance of intellectual elites over public discourse in the Arab world, empowering individuals to challenge established…
As businesses tighten belts, graduates struggle to find jobs
Recent graduates in Kuwait face increasing challenges finding jobs as companies cut costs and demand more experience amid economic uncertainty linked to regional instability. Experts…
Al-Babtain Cultural Foundation names poetry award winners
The Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Cultural Foundation announced the winners of its 20th Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Prize for Poetic Creativity, honoring poets and critics from across…
Nobel laureate Elfriede Jelinek condemns ‘land grabbing’ in Palestinian territories
Austrian Nobel laureate Elfriede Jelinek condemned ongoing land seizures in the West Bank, Gaza, and Jerusalem, arguing that these actions undermine the feasibility of a…
Captain in court over deadly Cyprus ferry accident
The captain and several crew members of a ferry that capsized off northern Cyprus, resulting in at least eight deaths and 20 missing, appeared in…
Nepal, Tibet, China death toll surges as rescuers struggle through disaster
A glacier collapse on the China-Nepal border triggered devastating floods that have killed over 900 people and left thousands missing, including hundreds trapped in hydropower…
India cannot withdraw from water treaty with Pakistan: International tribunal
An international tribunal ruled that India must uphold its obligations under the 1960 Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan and ordered New Delhi to stop certain…
John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AI
John Ternus became Apple’s CEO, succeeding Tim Cook and signaling a new leadership focus on hardware innovation amid challenges in AI development and geopolitical tensions.…
ChatGPT first AI chatbot to face tougher EU rules
The European Union has classified ChatGPT as a “very large” digital platform under its Digital Services Act, subjecting the AI chatbot to enhanced regulatory oversight…
Kuwait Times interns find voice and confidence in editorial program
Kuwait Times completed a month-long editorial internship program where ten interns gained hands-on experience by producing nearly 20 published stories across various media platforms. The…
Turkish envoy lauds strong defense and security cooperation with Kuwait
Turkish Ambassador to Kuwait Tuba Nur Sonmez highlighted the progress in defense and security collaboration between Turkey and Kuwait, noting that a recent defense procurement…
Putin and Xi hold talks at SCO summit amid global tensions
Leaders from Russia, China, Iran, India, Türkiye, and Pakistan met in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s 25th-anniversary summit amid regional conflicts and geopolitical tensions.…
US vows to keep economic pressure on Iran as G20 finance talks begin
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced continued U.S. economic pressure on Iran during the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Asheville, signaling a potential escalation in…
US Treasury Bars Some Reporters from G20 Finance Meeting
The U.S. Treasury Department has denied accreditation to several reporters from major news outlets, including The New York Times and Bloomberg, for the G20 finance…
Lebanon Archaeological Finds Showcase Rich Heritage Despite War
Archaeologists in Lebanon have uncovered a first-century BC to second-century AD Roman temple near Maasser al-Shouf, with excavations expected to resume soon despite stalled work…
Poorly Djokovic Crashes Out of US Open First Round
Novak Djokovic was defeated in the first round of the US Open by Mariano Navone in a five-set match, marking his earliest Grand Slam exit…
Five-star Room Shortage Hits Asian Games
Asian Cricket Council officials and member boards have raised concerns about inadequate accommodation and logistical arrangements for cricket players at the upcoming Asian Games in…
Liverpool Sign Barcola from PSG for £124 Million
Liverpool have signed French winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee potentially reaching £124 million, making him their second-most expensive player and the…
US Promises to Keep Economic Pressure on Iran Amid G20 Talks
U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island after Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile and drone…
Sports Medicine Center offers optimal care and rehabilitation for Kuwaiti athletes
The Sports Medicine Center in Kuwait, established in 1981 and now part of the Public Authority for Youth and Sports, provides specialized medical care and…
Official lauds public awareness against land encroachments
Kuwait Municipality announced a significant decrease in land encroachments on state property, crediting the success to heightened public awareness and voluntary removal of unauthorized structures.…
Manhunt in Switzerland after shooting at rave kills one
Swiss police arrested a 43-year-old man suspected of single-handedly carrying out a shooting at a rave near Zurich that left one woman dead and five…
Famed singer Mohsen Namjoo returns to Iran after exile
Iranian singer Mohsen Namjoo has returned to Tehran after nearly 20 years in exile, receiving official praise for his patriotic stance amid heightened tensions with…
German Unions Warn of Major Opposition in Volkswagen Restructuring
Germany’s largest union, IG Metall, has strongly opposed any reversal of Volkswagen’s planned restructuring, which includes up to 50,000 job cuts and plant closures, ahead…
NBK Transforms Banking Engagement through Digital Strategy
The National Bank of Kuwait has strengthened its digital banking leadership by creating an interactive social media strategy that engages over 2.5 million followers and…
Arqit, Es’hailSat and AIEE Demonstrate Quantum-Safe Satellite Communications
Arqit Quantum Inc, Es’hailSat, and AIEE successfully demonstrated quantum-safe encryption integrated into live satellite communications using the Es’hail-1 satellite without disrupting existing operations. This achievement…
Al-Otaibi: Kuwait Shooting Continues Achievements on Global Stage
Talal Abdullah Al-Rashidi of Kuwait won first place in the clay target shooting event at the Grand Prix tournament in Italy, featuring 740 shooters from…