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Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations and deal with ‘location spoofing’ after US strikes in Iran
Irish Independent
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The usually busy airspace stretching from Iran and Iraq to the Mediterranean has been largely empty of commercial air traffic for 10 days since Israel began strikes on Iran on June 13, as airlines divert, cancel and delay flights through the...
Kuwait, Russia celebrate growing tourism, plan energy investment talks
Kuwait Times
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June 14, 2025
KUWAIT: Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Ambassador Sadiq Marafi reaffirmed the strength of Kuwaiti-Russian relations, which were formally established in 1963, and expressed hope for expanded cooperation in the years ahead. Speaking...
Kuwait confirms local market stability amid regional tensions
Kuwait Times
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June 14, 2025
Kuwait capable of facing emergencies, without affecting availability of goods for citizens, residents: Ministry KUWAIT: After the Zionist entity’s attack on Iran on Friday, which prompted swift retaliation and heightened regional tensions, Kuwaiti...
No rise in radiation levels after US strikes on Iran, say Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and IAEA
The Times of India
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June 22, 2025
No radioactive traces have been detected in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, or the wider Gulf region following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, according to regional authorities and the IAEA./ Image composite: File (AP) Multiple Gulf nations...
No radiation detected after US strikes on Iran, say Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and IAEA
The Times of India
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No radioactive traces have been detected in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, or the wider Gulf region following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, according to regional authorities and the IAEA./ Image composite: File (AP) Multiple Gulf nations...
Indian Embassy in Kuwait hosts mega yoga day event
Madhyamam
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June 21, 2025
The Embassy of India in Kuwait marked the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with a grand celebration at the Boulevard Cricket Ground in Salmiya, Kuwait City. The event, held on June 21, 2025, brought together over 1,500 participants from...
Kuwait proud of ties with Africa: FM Al-Yahya
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY: “The relationship of Kuwait with countries in the African continent is deep and historic,” says Foreign Affairs Minister Abdullah Al- Yahya. Al-Yahya made the statement when he attended the annual Africa Day celebration, which was...
Kuwait: Expat exit permit based on worker’s choice
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY: Director of the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) Marzouq Al-Otaibi confirmed that the departure permit granted to expatriate workers in the private sector (Article 18) is determined based on the wishes of the workers, as they have...
Kuwait's Nuwaiseeb Power Plant set to get dual-fuel supply lines
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy intends to construct fuel lines feeding the Nuwaiseeb Power Plant for generating electricity and distilling water using two types of fuel -- gas and liquefied petroleum gas...
Kuwaiti oil tanker rescues 40 refugees stranded in the Mediterranean
Xinhua News Agency
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KUWAIT CITY, June 13 (Xinhua) -- The Kuwait Oil Tanker Company announced Thursday that one of its vessels rescued 40 refugees stranded in the Mediterranean Sea after their boat broke down. In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency, the...
Kuwaiti gov't facilitates cooperation projects with China
Xinhua News Agency
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KUWAIT CITY, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Thursday instructed a ministerial committee to expedite coordination and consultation with the Chinese side to accelerate key cooperation projects...
Kuwait and Jordan FMs discuss regional developments
News.Az
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Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al Yahya and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held a phone call today to discuss the latest regional developments, focusing especially on Israeli actions against Iran and their impacts on both regional and...
Kuwait, Jordan foreign ministers discuss regional developments
The Peninsula
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June 13, 2025
Kuwait: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al Yahya discussed, during a phone call today with his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, the latest developments in the region, particularly the Israeli aggression against Iran and its repercussions on...
Kuwait leaders extend condolences to India over air crash
Madhyamam
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June 13, 2025
Kuwait has extended its heartfelt condolences and solidarity to India following the tragic crash of an Air India flight carrying 242 passengers, which claimed numerous lives. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign...
Kuwait strongly condemns Israeli regime’s attack against Iran
Mehr News Agency
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June 13, 2025
Kuwaiti foreign minister strongly condemned the Zionist regime's attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran’s territories, calling it a clear violation of Iran's sovereignty and a gross violation of international law and the United Nations...
Kuwait police seize 200 kg of meth coming from Asian country
Kuwait Times
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June 12, 2025
KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday the seizure of approximately 200 kg of meth and vitamin, valued at over KD 1.5 million (about USD 4.8 million), from an Asian suspect. This operation was part of efforts led by First...
Kuwaiti Tanker Rescues 40 Stranded Refugees in the Mediterranean
Media Line
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June 13, 2025
A Kuwaiti oil tanker rescued 40 refugees stranded in the Mediterranean Sea this week, responding to a distress call during a routine voyage from Turkey to Egypt, the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) announced Thursday. According to a company...
Kuwait’s New Visa And Residency Rules: All You Need To Know
Gulf Insider
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June 13, 2025
For decades, Kuwait has been a hub of opportunity for expatriates, drawing workers from around the world with the promise of stable jobs and tax-free salaries. Yet, as the Gulf nation tightens its controls on who comes, who stays, and who goes,...
Kuwait’s new visa and residency rules explained
Gulf News
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Dubai: For decades, Kuwait has been a hub of opportunity for expatriates, drawing workers from around the world with the promise of stable jobs and tax-free salaries. If you’re considering a move to Kuwait, or are already living in the country as...
Kuwaiti oil tanker rescues 40 refugees in the Mediterranean
Kuwait Times
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June 12, 2025
KUWAIT: In a remarkable humanitarian achievement, Kuwait added a new milestone to its long-standing record of compassion as the Kuwaiti oil products tanker Al-Dasma, operated by Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC), responded to a distress call and...