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Blood donors exceed 45,500 in five months
KUWAIT: Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi said 45,539 people donated blood and platelets between Jan 1 and June 6, an increase of more than 5,000 donors compared to the same period last year. Marking World Blood Donor Day, Dr Al-Awadhi said the rise...
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Hormuz reopening looms • Hope and uncertainty surround prospective US-Iran deal Crown Prince, Trump discuss Middle East peace efforts
His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received a telephone call from US President Donald Trump, during which they discussed regional and...
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MoI holds meeting with husseiniya reps ahead of Muharram
MEXICO CITY: The World Cup kicked off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks. The extravaganza hosted by the United States,...
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Indian schools hike fees by 15%
KUWAIT: Indian schools across Kuwait have started issuing notices of tuition fee increases for the 2026/27 academic year following government approval that allows schools to raise fees by up to 15 percent, depending on their fee category. The decision...
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Zionists hit Beirut despite truce; Iran vows to retaliate
BEIRUT/TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: The Zionist entity struck the outskirts of Beirut on Sunday for the first time since the US announced a truce plan for Lebanon last week, and Iranian officials threatened to retaliate, casting the talks to end the wider war...
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Kuwait repels Iranian attacks
KUWAIT: Kuwait strongly condemned repeated Iranian attacks after its armed forces intercepted seven hostile ballistic missiles and multiple drones over the country early Saturday, causing material damage but no casualties. The defense ministry said the...
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Kuwait stands firm after attack
KUWAIT/WASHINGTON: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited on Thursday victims receiving treatment at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital following the Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport, which resulted in loss of life,...
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TREACHEROUS ATTACK
• Leaders call Crown Prince, voice support • PM, interior minister inspect damage at T1 • 13 Iranian missiles, 17 drones intercepted • India condemns attack on civilians • Indian Embassy assisting victim’s family • Some flights resume after brief...
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Cabinet slams Iran attacks
KUWAIT: The Cabinet on Tuesday strongly condemned the repeated Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the country’s territory, describing them as a dangerous escalation, a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and security and a direct threat...
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Amir congratulates Crown Prince
HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad AlJaber Al-Sabah sent a congratulatory message to HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on the occasion of the second anniversary of assuming the position of Crown Prince. HH the Amir expressed...
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Airport T1 reopens gates
KUWAIT: Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 (T1) will gradually reopen on Monday as Arab and international airlines begin phased operations after completion of repairs and upgrades. As part of the new procedures, check-in counters will now close...
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Faith and fervor as hajj begins
MAKKAH: Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Makkah on Monday for the annual hajj pilgrimage, filling the air with prayers and supplications. The white-robed pilgrims on buses or on foot arrived at the sprawling...
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All Kuwaiti pilgrims reach Makkah
KUWAIT: Ministry of Islamic Affairs is monitoring the country’s hajj mission on a daily basis, overseeing the quality of services provided across Kuwaiti pilgrimage camps, Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Mohammed Al-Wasmi said Sunday. He told KUNA that...
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US expands Hormuz operations
WASHINGTON: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that 100 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have been rerouted since the start of the US blockade on Iranian ports. CENTCOM said in a statement posted on its page on...
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Kuwait airport T1 to reopen June 1
KUWAIT: The Public Authority of Civil Aviation announced Thursday that Arab and foreign airline flights will resume at Kuwait International Airport on a phased basis starting June 1, following the completion of repair and rehabilitation work at...
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GCC, UK clinch trade deal
LONDON: Britain on Wednesday struck a long-awaited trade agreement with the six Gulf Cooperation Council states — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — the first such deal between the bloc and a Group of Seven...
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Islamophobic carnage at US mosque
SAN DIEGO: “Anti-Islamic writings” were found in a vehicle connected to the two teenage suspects in Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people, according to a Department of Justice official with knowledge of the...
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Nod to Kuwait-Saudi rail track
KUWAIT: The Municipal Council on Monday approved the route corridor for the Kuwaiti part of a high-speed Saudi-Kuwait railway that will link Kuwait with the Saudi capital Riyadh. The Kuwaiti part of the 500-km railway will be 85 km and extends from the...
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Crown Prince, First Deputy PM receive Bahraini interior minister Kuwait, Bahrain boost security ties
KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received Bahraini Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al-Khalifa and the accompanying delegation at Bayan Palace on Sunday on the occasion of their visit to Kuwait. The...
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Kuwait eyes closer Europe ties
KUWAIT: Representative of HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, took part Friday in the opening session of the first European-Gulf Geopolitical and Investment Summit held...
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Call to boost Gulf-Europe ties
KUWAIT: Representative of HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation, arrived in Greece on Wednesday to participate in the first European-Gulf...
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PM chairs Dhaman meeting
KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Wednesday stressed the importance of operating the long-delayed Health Assurance Hospitals Company (Dhaman) to offer comprehensive medical services to millions of expats....
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Kuwait foils Iran infiltration bid
The interior ministry announced Tuesday that four men arrested after attempting to enter the country illegally by sea confessed during investigations to belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and to being assigned to carry out...
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Hantavirus risk low in Kuwait
KUWAIT: The health ministry said Monday it is closely monitoring global developments related to hantavirus, stressing that the current risk of the disease spreading in Kuwait remains low, according to the Kuwait Center for Disease Prevention and...
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Iran sends response to US proposal
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran has sent its response to a US proposal to begin peace talks to end the war, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, as two carriers were allowed to pass through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The response, sent to mediator...
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Sailing, fishing now allowed in Kuwait Bay, timings extended
KUWAIT: The Environment Public Authority (EPA) announced Saturday that recreational fishing boats will be permitted to sail within Kuwait Bay starting Sunday from 5 am to 7 pm. Sheikha Al-Ibrahim, Director of Public Relations and Media at the EPA, said...
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MoI arrests 10 in drugs and alcohol cases, 1 for fraud
KUWAIT: The interior ministry announced the arrest of 10 suspects in separate cases involving narcotics, alcoholic beverages and firearms intended for trafficking and personal use. Authorities seized 1.1 kg of shabu, 2,218 Lyrica capsules, two...
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Kuwait boosts water security
KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired a meeting on Wednesday to review ways to enhance groundwater resources, as part of broader efforts to strengthen water security and safeguard the country’s strategic...
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Humane treatment for addicts
KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah affirmed the government’s commitment to providing full healthcare and rehabilitation services for all addiction cases, stressing that no patient should be left...
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Iran hits UAE, Oman as Hormuz simmers
Suspected Iranian strikes hit several ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and set a UAE oil port ablaze, as US President Donald Trump’s attempt to use the US Navy to free up shipping provoked the biggest escalation of the Iran war since a ceasefire...
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High schoolers back in class
KUWAIT: High school students in Kuwait returned to classrooms after more than two months of remote learning, marking a strong step toward normalcy. School leaders said the transition was smooth, with minimal absences and high preparedness, noting that...
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44% drop in drugs cases
KUWAIT: Justice Minister Nasser Al-Sumait said that cases involving the trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances fell by 44 percent during the first four months following the implementation of the new anti-drug law, compared to the...
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Kuwait moves to boost economy
KUWAIT: Kuwait is advancing a multi-track push to stimulate economic growth, tighten financial governance and sustain development projects. Finance Minister Dr Yaqoub Al-Refai outlined a roadmap to boost economic activity, enhance fiscal sustainability...
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GCC rejects Iran Hormuz closure
JEDDAH/KUWAIT: GCC leaders on Tuesday firmly rejected illegal Iranian actions to close the Strait of Hormuz, disrupt navigation and threaten maritime security. In a statement marking their 19th consultative meeting in Jeddah, leaders condemned recent...
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Security, travel and public services ramp up in Kuwait
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Defense said two northern border posts were targeted Friday by explosive-laden drones launched from Iraq, causing material damage but no casualties. In a press statement, Ministry spokesperson Colonel Saud Al-Atwan said the...
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Kuwait mourns Hayat Al-Fahad
KUWAIT: Kuwait on Tuesday lost veteran actress Hayat Al-Fahad, who passed away after a distinguished career spanning nearly 60 years across theater, radio, film and television. She was 77. Widely known as the “Lady of the Gulf Screen” and “Dean of Gulf...
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NEWS IN BRIEF
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran said it had yet to decide whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, as Washington’s delegation prepared to depart for Pakistan on Monday. The uncertainty over the talks on ending the war that...
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PM reviews airport readiness Preparations underway to resume operations • Egypt rejects any aggression against Kuwait
KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Sunday conducted an inspection visit to Kuwait International Airport, accompanied by Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and President of the...
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Iran closes Hormuz again
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON/KUWAIT: Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, prompting ships to abandon attempts to transit the waterway and President Donald Trump to warn Tehran against trying to “blackmail” the United...
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Worker transfer curbs eased
KUWAIT: The Public Authority of Manpower on Thursday announced that expatriate workers recruited from abroad in certain restricted sectors will be allowed to transfer to other sectors under specific conditions from May 1 to June 30. The authority said...
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Kuwait reaffirms neutrality
• MoI warns against use of drones • Call to secure home surveillance • National Guard stresses readiness • Environmental impacts monitored KUWAIT: The Cabinet reaffirmed that the country will not allow its territory to be used to launch attacks...
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Troops remain vigilant, ready
KUWAIT: Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah, during a field visit to the naval force, reviewed operations and readiness, praising personnel for their vigilance in protecting territorial waters and stressing the need to maintain peak...
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Kuwait amends nationality law
KUWAIT: The official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm published on Monday decree-law no. 52 of 2026 amending provisions of Amiri decree no. 15 of 1959 on Kuwaiti nationality, introducing a broad overhaul aimed at modernizing the legal framework while...
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Kuwait skies remain calm
KUWAIT: The interior ministry reassured the public that no threats to Kuwait’s airspace had been recorded over the past 24 hours, affirming the continued readiness and vigilance of the armed forces in protecting the country. Spokesperson Brig Nasser...
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Kuwait airspace remains ‘safe’
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior on Saturday reassured the public that Kuwait’s airspace remained safe and unthreatened over the past 24 hours. Speaking during a media briefing at the Government Communication Center, Ministry of Interior spokesperson...
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5 killed in collision and vehicle fire on Sixth Ring Road
KUWAIT: Kuwait Fire Force announced on Wednesday that five people were killed and one person injured in a collision between two vehicles that resulted in one of them catching fire on the Sixth Ring Road, opposite Saad Al-Abdullah. In a press statement,...
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Amir consoles martyrs’ families
KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Tuesday First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and the families of...
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Frontliners at the forefront
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti authorities announced a series of defensive operations and emergency responses over the past 24 hours as the country continues to face missile and drone attacks. The defense ministry said the armed forces detected and intercepted 14...
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Oil facilities, ministries complex, power and desalination plants hit
• Missiles and drones intercepted, shot down • Telecom networks on high readiness level • First Deputy PM receives martyrs’ families • Warning against spreading unverified content KUWAIT: Iranian drone and missile attacks targeted multiple key...
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Oil, power operations stable
• Defense minister inspects military units • National Guard commander reviews ops • Interior minister visits injured personnel • Air quality readings within safe limits KUWAIT: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation reported that a drone attack on Mina...
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Kuwait firm on Hormuz status quo
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah reaffirmed the country’s firm position that the Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway governed by international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea,...
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Kuwait airport struck again
• PM reviews infrastructure, logistics, storage • Interior minister condemns Iranian attacks • MoE reviews e-learning with foreign schools • New bus routes link Kuwait to Saudi airports • Kuwait Ports Authority safeguards supply flow • NBK closes...
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Kuwaiti tanker struck off Dubai
KUWAIT: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that the crew of the fully loaded giant Kuwaiti crude oil tanker Al-Salmi extinguished a fire that broke out onboard following a direct Iranian attack while the vessel was anchored off Dubai.The fire...
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Amir calls to combat graft
KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad AlJaber Al-Sabah, in the presence of HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, received Minister of Justice Nasser...
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Kuwait slams Iran aggression
KUWAIT: The defense ministry announced Sunday that the armed forces detected and intercepted 14 hostile ballistic missiles and 12 drones within the country’s airspace over the past 24 hours. Defense Ministry Spokesperson Col Saud Al-Atwan said one...
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PM inspects airport as authorities act swiftly to secure aviation operations
• No casualties; drone strikes thwarted • Minister visits injured security officer • Injured officer shows recovery progress • Central Bank unveils stimulus package • Authorities urge public vigilance • UN warns on Strait of Hormuz risks KUWAIT:...
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Kuwait foils assassination plot
KUWAIT: The interior ministry announced it foiled a major terrorist plot targeting senior state figures and national interests, dismantling a network linked to the banned Hezbollah organization following intensive surveillance and investigations....
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Kuwait faces down attacks 20 missiles, 9 drones detected • Airport fuel tank hit • Air quality safe
• Iranian envoy summoned again • Damaged power lines restored • Kuwait forced to cut oil output • Textbooks delivered to students KUWAIT: Kuwait’s air defenses detected 20 hostile ballistic missiles and nine drones within the country’s airspace...
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Strategic supplies secured PM chairs meeting to boost reserves • Most missiles, drones intercepted
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s leadership and key ministries are intensifying efforts to safeguard essential supplies, sustain public services and ensure operational continuity across sectors amid ongoing regional tensions. HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad...
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Remote work, learning continue post-Eid
• Missiles intercepted, drones downed • Air, water radiation readings normal • PM inspects new maternity hospital • Army and Fire Force boost coordination • Health minister visits injured personnel • All social security e-services...
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Kuwait foils terror plot
• Two medics injured by falling debris • More missiles, drones intercepted • Fish, poultry, dairy supplies stable • Eid prayer only in mosques, not yards KUWAIT: The interior ministry announced Monday security authorities uncovered and dismantled a...
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Millions donated for debt relief
KUWAIT: The justice ministry said donations for its campaign to repay debts of financially distressed citizens reached KD 3.47 million (about $11.3 million) by 5:00 pm Monday. The one-day campaign allows donations through an online portal, QR code, the...
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Frontline defenders hailed
• Prime Minister inspects Central Blood Bank • Drones target radar system at Kuwait airport • Air defense systems intercept missiles, drones • Coordination among military, security bodies • Round-the-clock monitoring for cyberattacks • New permits...
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Kuwait reviews crisis preparedness
• Kuwait steps up security readiness • National Guard on highest alert • Air defenses detect ballistic missile • Troops coordinate to safeguard Kuwait •Authorities warn against illegal drone use • MoH strengthens emergency response plans •...
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