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Fatal drone strike in Kuwait claims life of Indian worker
KUWAIT CITY, March 30: The Kuwait Ministry of Defense stated on Monday that it tracked and intercepted 13 hostile drones over the past 24 hours, which targeted a power and water desalination plant. During a media briefing, spokesman of the ministry...
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10 soldiers hurt in bold attack on Kuwait base
KUWAIT CITY, March 29: The Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday that it detected and intercepted 14 ballistic missiles and 12 hostile drones over the past 24 hours. In a media briefing, spokesman of the ministry Colonel Saud Al-Atwan confirmed that...
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Drones wreak havoc on Kuwait airport radar, target vital ports
KUWAIT CITY, March 28: The Ministry of Defense announced Saturday that it detected and dealt with 15 hostile drones over the past 24 hours, some of which targeted the Kuwait International Airport, causing severe damage to the radar system and no human...
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String of arrests continues as Kuwait foils assassination bid
KUWAIT CITY, March 26: The Ministry of Interior has had remarkable security accomplishments amid the heinous Iranian aggression that has been targeting the country for 29 days since Feb 28 and the rapidly escalating security challenges. Through its...
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Demons at the helm: The reality of the Iranian regime
A TRUE state is defined by a single decision, not a collection of conflicting ones. This is the principle we have long maintained and find necessary to emphasize once again, in light of the intensifying Iranian hostilities toward the Gulf and various...
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Defenses hold under Iran barrage
KUWAIT CITY, March 24: The Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday that Kuwaiti air defense systems detected 17 hostile ballistic missiles within Kuwaiti airspace over the past 24 hours, 13 of which were intercepted and destroyed, while four fell outside...
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US halts strikes; Iran denies talks
KUWAIT CITY, March 23, (Agencies): Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense said that one hostile ballistic missile was intercepted and destroyed within Kuwaiti airspace over the past 24 hours, with no human casualties or material damage reported. The...
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Drone attacks spark fires at 2 Kuwait refineries, no injuries
KUWAIT CITY, March 19: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah conducted an inspection visit on Thursday to the Crisis Management Room at the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) to check on staff and monitor...
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National Guard keeps Kuwait’s skies secure
KUWAIT CITY, March 18: The Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Task Force intercepted and destroyed seven hostile drones in its area of responsibility early morning on Wednesday. In a press statement, KNG spokesman Brigadier Jadaan Fadhel Jadaan asserted that...
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Regional strikes rage on as Kuwait repels Iran assaults
KUWAIT CITY, March 17: The Kuwait National Guard (KNG) said it intercepted two drones within its area of responsibility on Tuesday. In a press statement, official spokesperson of KNG Brigadier General Dr. Jadaan Fadhel Jadaan affirmed that this...
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Iran unwittingly threatens global interests
AMID the ongoing war and increasing talk of closing the Strait of Hormuz, I recalled a speech by Sultan Qaboos bin Said (May God have mercy on him) delivered shortly after the fall of the Shah in 1979. The late Sultan spoke about the geopolitical...
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Drones strike Kuwait airport radar
KUWAIT CITY, March 15: Kuwait’s General Authority for Civil Aviation said Kuwait International Airport was targeted Saturday evening by several drones, hitting the radar system, without any human injuries. The Authority’s spokesperson Abdullah...
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Kuwait remains vigilant, neutralizes hostile drone
KUWAIT CITY, March 14: Spokesperson of Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Brigadier Jadaan Fadhel revealed that the KNG forces shot down a hostile drone in their area of responsibility. In a press statement on Saturday morning, Fadhel stressed that this step...
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Kuwait airport targeted anew; Mangaf building hit, 2 injured
KUWAIT CITY, March 12: Firefighters responded early Thursday morning to a minor fire that broke out in a residential building in Mangaf, which is located in the southern part of the country, following a drone attack by Iran, resulting in two...
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Kuwait targeted as Tehran backtracks
KUWAIT CITY, March 8: Things quickly deteriorated and the optimism that briefly prevailed in the region following the statement of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian evaporated. The statement of Pezeshkian, which included an apology to neighboring...
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Attacks repelled as Kuwait seals skies
KUWAIT CITY, March 10: Official spokesperson of the Defense Ministry Colonel Saud Al-Atwan announced that the Kuwait Armed Forces intercepted a wave of hostile aerial targets on the airspace of the country from dawn until midnight on Monday. In a...
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Amir urges unity, vigilance as Ramadan enters final ten days
Blessings extended to Kuwaitis, expats and visiting guests Citizens called to protect nation HH Amir condemns attacks Losses of personnel, civilians mourned Kuwait territory will not host attacks Sovereignty defense affirmed Solidarity with...
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Kuwait targeted as Tehran backtracks
KUWAIT CITY, March 8: Things quickly deteriorated and the optimism that briefly prevailed in the region following the statement of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian evaporated. The statement of Pezeshkian, which included an apology to neighboring...
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Kuwait foils 212 missiles, 394 drones amid ongoing attacks
KUWAIT CITY, March 7: Official spokesperson of the Defense Ministry Colonel Saud Al-Atwan disclosed that the number of ballistic missiles detected and dealt with as a result of the attacks on Kuwaiti airspace has reached 212, in addition to 394...
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Grief as Kuwait buries young Elna
Public rallies to strengthen blood reserves KNG Chief chairs meeting on readiness, emergency plans Kuwait rejects false port incident reports Crackdown on rumors during security crisis Grid restored after drone interceptions Shuwaikh port ensures...
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Automatic extension for visit visas and expatriates abroad
KUWAIT CITY, March 4: In a blatant Iranian attack on Kuwait, shrapnel fell on a residential area in the Capital Governorate at dawn Wednesday, killing an 11-year-old girl and injuring four members of her family. Security, military and medical...
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Kuwait ready for crisis as authorities fully prepared
KUWAIT CITY, March 3: Kuwait honored the two Navy servicemen, Sergeant Waleed Majeed Suleiman and Sergeant Abdulaziz Abdulmohsen Dakhel Nasser, who were martyred while performing their national duty to protect the homeland and defend its sovereignty in...
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Security forces fully ready as regional risks escalate
KUWAIT CITY, March 2: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah on Monday affirmed the full readiness of Kuwait’s military and security forces to confront and prevent any hostile act threatening the nation’s...
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Kuwait’s Amir, Crown Prince receive greetings on National, Liberation Days
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 24, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Tuesday a congratulatory cable from the His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on occasion of the 65th National Day and...
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Online sellers must now secure license in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 23: Decree Law No. 10/2026 was issued on Sunday for regulating the digital commerce sector, reports Al-Seyassah daily. The decree aligns with global developments and ensures a balance between encouraging innovation and protecting...
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First Deputy PM shares Iftar meal with inmates
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 22: Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, visited correctional facilities recently, where he met with a number of inmates and shared an Iftar meal with them, reports...
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Kuwait Towers: National landmark, icon of Arab heritage
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 21, (KUNA): Kuwait Towers, inaugurated in 1979 overlooking the Arabian Gulf, were initially constructed as a water storage project. Over time, they have become a prominent national landmark and an icon of contemporary Arab...
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Kuwait Amir, Crown Prince, Al-Sabah family receive Ramadan greetings from well-wishers
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 19, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, as well as members of the ruling family received greetings from citizens and...
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Crackdown unfolds across Kuwait against crime wave
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 18: In a series of security operations recently, anti-narcotics officers arrested three citizens in possession of narcotics. According to a security source, officers from the narcotics investigation unit apprehended the suspects after...
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Labor market shake-up underway
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 17: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah revealed that he faced significant challenges due to the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), and his first decision was to rescind existing...
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Why is the Minister of Information not from the ministry?
THE appointment of an acting minister to head the Ministry of Information, Culture and Youth after the resignation of the former minister confirms the existence of chronic problems in our political landscape – the revolving door of ministerial...
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Kuwait Amir, Crown Prince receive OCA President Sheikh Joaan
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 15, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace Sunday President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Qatar Olympic Committee Head Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and his...
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Agricultural and industrial holdings must be managed prudently
WHEN the government announces a budget deficit of approximately 40 percent, it calls for a closer examination of the figures and a review of whether efforts to diversify income sources have been successful or if the situation remains unchanged. The...
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Weekend weather whiplash brings rain, fog, dust
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 12, (KUNA): The Meteorological Department forecasted cloudy conditions with scattered rainfall, fog and variable winds that could raise dust over the weekend. The department indicated that the weekend weather will be warm to hot, with...
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Cabinet seals fiscal blueprint, amends domestic violence law
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 11, (KUNA): The Cabinet, in its customary meeting on Tuesday, endorsed draft-decrees on the budgets of ministries, government agencies and independent bodies for the FY 2026/20027 and a decree-law amending the domestic violence...
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Wanted individuals, drug users snared in road blitz
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 10: The General Traffic Department continued its intensified campaigns in all governorates to apprehend violators of traffic regulations. Over the past week, these campaigns resulted in the impounding of 404 vehicles, issuance of 27...
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How long will the debts from the ‘Manakh Crisis’ persist?
FOR 44 years, the tragedy of the victims of the ‘Manakh Market’ crash has persisted without plausible solutions in sight. This enduring stock market crash, which has impacted the national economy and the social stability of many Kuwaiti families,...
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Kuwait Amir, Crown Prince receive visiting Qatari PM
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 8, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal AlAhmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday at Bayan Palace His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled AlHamad Al-Sabah. His Highness the Amir also received His Highness the Prime...
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Dangerous sinkholes spotted in northern desert of Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 7, (KUNA): The Kuwait Society for Earth Sciences has reported the occurrence of sinkholes in the areas of Jal AlZour and Al-Mutlaa in the country’s desert, warning that the formations, whether natural or man-made, pose serious dangers...
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Sheikh Nasser inaugurates 13th British Week
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 5: His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad inaugurated the 13th British Week in Kuwait at Assima Mall on Wednesday, in the presence of Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Ambassador Sadiq Marafi, British Ambassador to Kuwait...
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Kuwaiti-Japanese relations extend to sports, culture, AI
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 4: Acting Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Aziz Al-Daihani described the Kuwaiti-Japanese relations as historical and strategic -- extending back to 1961, asserting that this relationship is deep-rooted and extensive at...
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Kuwait Amir, Crown Prince, PM receive Crown Prince of Bahrain
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 3, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa and the official delegation...
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New ministers take oath before Amir at Bayan Palace
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 2, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in attendance of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, received at Bayan Palace on Monday His Highness the Prime Minister...
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Amir leads flag-hoisting ceremony marking national celebrations
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 1, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah patronized and attended the national flag-hoisting ceremony at Bayan Palace, marking the start of Kuwait’s national celebrations. His Highness the Crown Prince...
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Expat gamblers slapped with KD 1 mln fine, jail
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 26: The Criminal Court issued a rigid verdict in the case of a gang involved in online gambling and money laundering. Several expatriates, including a woman and a bank employee, were sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labor and...
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191 cameras track cooperative societies operations
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 25: Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah inaugurated the central control room for monitoring cooperative societies in Abdullah Al-Salem suburb, which falls under the ministry’s...
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We are like those in Samuel Beckett’s play ‘Waiting for Godot’
WHEN Manuel Fraga Iribarne joined the Spanish government in 1962 under President Franco, he was appointed Minister of Information and Tourism. Fraga developed a tourism strategy for the country called “A Different Spain,” aimed at opening Spain to the...
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Kuwait to join Board of Peace
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 22, (Agencies): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s welcome of the invitation extended to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah by President Donald Trump, President of the friendly United States...
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Kuwait bids farewell to martyr Sergeant Al-Hajri
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 21: Kuwait on Wednesday bid farewell to the martyr of duty, Sergeant Mohammad Saad Al-Hajri, who succumbed to injuries sustained in the fire that broke out in the General Directorate of Correctional Institutions building last...
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Amir, Crown Prince, PM receive new Municipality chief
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 20, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AlSabah received on Tuesday at Bayan Palace the Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs, Abdulatif Hamed Al-Meshari, who was...
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Kuwait eyes ‘polluter pays’ waste management policy
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 19: Municipal Council member Alia Al-Farsi has proposed imposing fees on the private and commercial sectors for waste management services, including disposal, treatment, and destruction at designated sites. The proposal also covers...
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Sovereign wealth funds require caution
THE United States of America is contemplating a legislative change that will subject non-US sovereign wealth funds to domestic business taxation by amending Section 892 of the Tax Code. This section currently exempts foreign governments and their...
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Iran envoy links protests to economic hardship
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 14: The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Kuwait Mohammad Toutounchi says the developments and unrest witnessed in Iran in late December 2025 and early January 2026 were primarily driven by economic and living...
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Amir, Crown Prince receive Bahrain Minister of Interior
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 12, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, and Bahraini Minister of Interior Lt. Gen....
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Amir receives Crown Prince, PM, KNG Chief, 1st Deputy PM
KUAWIT CITY, Jan 11, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal AlAhmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. His Highness the Amir also received His Highness the Prime Minister...
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‘Vacate Braih Salem, Injaz markets’
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 8: The Director General of Kuwait Municipality Eng. Manal Al-Asfour issued two decisions regarding the evacuation of the Braih Salem and Injaz markets. The first administrative decision, No. 64/2026, stipulated that all occupants of...
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Traffic violations plunge across Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 6: The General Traffic Department affirms that strict enforcement of traffic laws, particularly those related to overlapping violations at roundabouts, traffic lights, and major intersections, has led to a dramatic and unprecedented...
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Kuwait courts keep pace as family disputes surge
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 5: A comprehensive statistical study of cases heard in the Family Courts of the Court of First Instance from 2017 to 2024 revealed a significant increase in the number of family cases brought before the judiciary. This rise was...
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Kuwait shivers as cold lingers Wednesday
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 4, (KUNA): Acting Director of the Meteorological Department Dhirar Al-Ali forecasted that a cold, dry air mass will affect the country starting Sunday. This is expected to bring lower night-time temperatures, with frost in some...
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Holiday rush sees 154,000 travelers at Kuwait airport
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 3: During the 2026 New Year’s holiday, Kuwait International Airport successfully handled a huge increase in traffic, with 154,000 passengers traveling on 1,033 flights. This achievement was the result of a comprehensive operational...
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No security approval, no fireworks: Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 31: The Ministry of Interior has banned the use of fireworks without explicit security approval from the relevant authorities, reports Al-Seyassah daily. The decision is part of the ministry’s commitment to upholding security,...
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Kuwait boosts security ahead of New Year’s celebrations
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 30: Director of the Reports Department at the Central Operations Sector in the Ministry of Interior Colonel Abdullah Salem Al-Lamee’ says the ministry has stepped up its security measures for New Year’s celebrations by implementing a...
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Kuwait simplifies travel with 5-minute visit visa
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 29: The Director General of the Residency Affairs Department, Brigadier General Mazyad Al-Mutairi, says the department issues between 17,000 and 20,000 visit visas weekly, including family, business, and tourist visas, in addition to...
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Kuwait braces for frost, near-zero lows
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 28: Director of the Meteorological Department Dhirar Al-Ali says the country will experience a noticeable drop in temperatures in the coming days, starting Tuesday, reports Al-Seyassah daily. He explained to the Kuwait News Agency...
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Tragic Farwaniya blaze claims Nigerian resident, injures four
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 27: A Nigerian resident died in a fire that broke out on Friday night in his apartment in Farwaniya. Four others who sustained burns and injuries were transferred to the nearest hospital for treatment. When the Control Room of Kuwait...
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