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UN peacekeeping chief says talks on future of Lebanon mission must begin soon
By Maya Gebeily BEIRUT, Oct 14 (Reuters) - UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to begin negotiations on the future of peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon, as Beirut campaigns for an extension to the mandate set to expire at the end of this year.
Two ships sink near Hormuz after being hit by projectiles amid surge in attacks
By Jonathan Saul and Renee Maltezou LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - A container ship and a dry bulk carrier have both sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after being hit by projectiles in separate incidents, maritime officials said on Wednesday.
Why Israel, Armenia don't benefit from hijab spat between Turkey, Azerbaijan
Israel and Armenia have reasons to worry about the escalating dispute between Turkey and Azerbaijan, despite their own tensions with Ankara and Baku.
Aramco HQ attack exposes Saudi defense gaps, infrastructure vulnerabilities
The Iran-linked Yemeni militants struck at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s oil industry this week amid an expanding campaign against key infrastructure.
Pilgrims caught up in Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
By Timour Azhari RIYADH, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to visit Islam's holiest sites may not have anticipated being caught up in an air war, but some experienced an attack by Yemen's Houthis first hand and others have been forced to change their plans.
Kuwait pushes to simplify procedures, improve nationality services
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wuhaib stressed the importance of continuously developing work systems and utilizing available resources to simplify procedures, ensure faster and more accurate transactions, and facilitate public access to services. The Ministry of Interior said…
Kuwait, UK discuss enhancing civil aviation cooperation
Director of the Public Authority of Civil Aviation (PACA) Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Sabah discussed on Wednesday with the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Qudsi Rashid, ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in civil aviation. In a statement to KUNA, PACA said the meeting covered issues of mutual…
Kuwait condemns Colombia’s opening of embassy in occupied Jerusalem
Kuwait condemned Colombia’s opening of an embassy in occupied Jerusalem, describing the move as a flagrant violation of international law and relevant international legitimacy resolutions. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Kuwait’s categorical rejection of the step and all…
OAPEC holds 3rd seminar on cutting carbon emissions in downstream oil industries
The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), in cooperation with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, launched the third seminar on pathways to reducing carbon emissions in downstream oil industries. The two-day event, running on October 14-15 at Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, is being…
IMF warns Middle East conflict threatens global economic stability
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that recent attacks on Saudi Arabia could have negative economic repercussions worldwide, given the Kingdom’s importance to the regional and global economies amid energy market disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East. Speaking at…
Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacks
Yemen's Houthis said Wednesday they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco, after Saudi officials reported a strike on a building in an area housing the energy giant's operations centre.
Iraq’s Zaidi, Saudi crown prince discuss security as Houthi attacks escalate
Iraq has moved to improve ties with Saudi Arabia after Iran-backed militias struck the kingdom and amid the conflict with the Houthis in Yemen.
Fake gun, real threat; Filipino gets five years for exchange shop robbery
The Criminal Court has sentenced a Filipino man to five years in prison with hard labour for robbing a money exchange shop in the Al-Shaab using a fake pistol to threaten the employees. The court also ordered his deportation from Kuwait after serving the sentence. According to court papers the accused forced his way…
CzechTourism and Jazeera Airways Celebrate First-Ever Winter Flights to Prague
The Embassy of the Czechia in Kuwait and CzechTourism in collaboration with Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, hosted a special event the to celebrate the launch of its first-ever winter flights from Kuwait to Prague. The event brought together representatives from the travel and tourism industry…
Kuwait Cabinet condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, expresses solidarity
Kuwait Cabinet strongly condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahad Airport in Dammam and Abha Airport in recent days, causing deaths and injuries among innocent civilians and material damage. In a statement following its weekly meeting…