Kuwait
RAF shoots down Iranian drones over Middle Eastern countries to protect British allies, interests
Additionally, Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted an Iranian cruise missile launched towards the Gulf state on Sunday morning.
Gulf countries continue to face Iran attacks as criticial energy infrastructure at risk
Iranian drone attack sparks fire at Shuwaikh Oil Complex in Kuwait
Voices from the Arab press: US-Israel Iran war faces political limits
Kuwaiti peace activist jailed due to ‘forbidden normalization’
Fajer Al-Saeed, an activist who called for peace with Israel, was sent to a 21-day detention for ‘Normalization with the Israeli occupation and harming the interests of the state.'
7,500-year-old Ubaid clay figurine unearthed at Bahra 1 in Kuwait
The figurine features an elongated skull and slanting eyes, characteristic of Ubaid culture.
Kuwait struggles with power cuts as temperatures soar
The outages were attributed to a technical malfunction in the fuel supply system combined with surging energy use as temperatures approached 50° Celsius (122° Fahrenheit).
Bahrain, Kuwait are investigating thousands of citizenship fraud cases
The countries’ generous benefits for their citizens, along with access to unrestricted movement, have inspired thousands to fraudulently obtain citizenship in Bahrain or Kuwait
Residential building blaze in Kuwait kills 49 workers
The death toll from a fire that broke out in a residential building south of Kuwait City has risen to 49. The building housed foreign workers, a common practice in Kuwait and other Gulf states.
Kuwaiti Emir dissolves parliament following ‘unsatisfying’ election process
“I will not allow anyone to exploit democracy to destroy the state,” stated Kuwaiti monarch in explanation of constitutional measure.
Kuwait Emir visits Egypt, meets with leaders over Rafah concerns
Cairo and Kuwait City meet to discuss humanitarian crisis in Gaza and necessity of ensuring peace in region.
Kuwait holds first parliamentary election under new Emir
Since Kuwait's Sheik Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah assumed power in 2023, the country is now holding its first parliamentary election.
France to resume UNRWA funding with $30 million, Kuwait sends $2 million
UNRWA secures funds until May, despite donor pause over Hamas accusations. Kuwait pledges $2M, France to provide €30M with conditions.
US Secretary of Defense Austin arrives in Kuwait
Kuwait has played a very circumspect role in the region.
