The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) in Kuwait has launched an awareness campaign to educate employers and domestic workers about their rights and responsibilities under Kuwaiti labor laws. The campaign, promoted across PAM’s social media channels, aims to ensure legal protection, fairness, and mutual respect in domestic employment.

Indonesia has allowed Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to resume operations after temporarily suspending the service over concerns related to explicit AI-generated images. The decision comes after X Corp provided assurances to Indonesian authorities that stronger safeguards would be implemented to ensure compliance with local laws and content regulations.

OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday addressed reports that U.S. officials had met with separatist advocates from Alberta, emphasizing that he expects the U.S. administration to respect Canadian sovereignty.

BERLIN: European countries are exploring the idea of a shared nuclear umbrella to strengthen regional security alongside existing arrangements with the United States, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday. While discussions are in the early stages, no formal decision has been made.

LONDON: Five UK immigration officers have appeared in court charged with misconduct in public office and conspiring to steal money from migrants arriving on small boats.

BEIJING: China has warned that efforts to contain its rise are “doomed to fail,” following the US Defense Department’s announcement that curbing China would be a priority in 2026 while maintaining respectful bilateral ties.

Turkey has said it is ready to play a constructive role in easing tensions between the United States and Iran as Tehran’s top diplomat prepares to visit Ankara. A Turkish foreign ministry source said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will convey to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that Turkey supports resolving the current standoff through dialogue and diplomatic engagement.

US President Donald Trump has warned Britain against deepening business ties with China, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer promoted the economic advantages of improving relations with Beijing during his official visit. The warning came after Starmer held lengthy talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where he called for a more advanced and balanced relationship focused on better market access,

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged the United States to engage in nuclear talks with Iran rather than pursue military action, following the arrival of a US naval strike force in the region. Speaking to Al-Jazeera, Fidan said attacking Iran would be wrong and stressed that Tehran is ready to negotiate on the nuclear issue. He advised the US to address issues individually, starting

German customs officials have seized 400 kilograms of heroin hidden inside rolls of paper at the port of Hamburg. The container, originating from Singapore, had been previously scanned at an X-ray facility on December 5, but authorities disclosed the seizure only now for investigative reasons.