Kuwaiti couple divorces just three minutes after getting married
Jul 23, 2024, at 03:48 pm
Kuwait perhaps recorded one of the shortest marriages in history when the couple divorced just three minutes after he got married.
Kuwaiti PM submits cabinet resignation after parliamentary elections
Apr 07, 2024, at 09:04 am
Kuwait City: Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah submitted his cabinet's resignation to Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday, according to the official news agency KUNA.
Kuwait's ruling emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah dies at 86
Dec 17, 2023, at 02:48 am
Kuwait City: The ruling emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah died on Saturday at the age of 86, AP reported.
OHCHR condemns executions in Kuwait and Singapore, pushes for global ban
Jul 29, 2023, at 06:45 pm
Five prisoners were executed in Kuwait and two in Singapore this week, including the first Singaporean woman to be executed in nearly 20 years, prompting the UN human rights office (OHCHR) to issue a renewed condemnation of the death penalty, urging all Member States to end its use.
Kuwaitis vote to elect new parliament
Jun 07, 2023, at 06:41 pm
Kuwait City/UNI: Kuwaiti voters cast their ballots in five electoral constituencies on Tuesday to elect the 17th National Assembly, or parliament.
Jun 16, 2022, at 01:38 am
Kuwait: A Kuwaiti court has sentenced activist Salman Al-Khalidi to a five years' imprisonment on charges that challenge his legitimate right to freedom of opinion and expression, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has said in a statement expressing deep concern.
Iraq makes final reparation payment to Kuwait for 1990 invasion
Feb 11, 2022, at 09:13 pm
New York: More than 30 years after the UN Compensation Commission (UNCC) was created to ensure restitution for Kuwait following the Iraqi invasion of 1990, the reparations body announced on Wednesday that it had processed its final claim, amounting to $52.4 billion in total.
COVID-19 surge: Kuwait bans entry of flight, travellers from Pakistan
May 13, 2021, at 01:23 am
Kuwait City: Kuwait has now barred travellers and flights from Pakistan to enter its nation, an attempt made to control the spread of COVID-19.
Pakistan, Kuwait push for strong bilateral ties
Mar 20, 2021, at 12:10 am
Kuwait is committed to stronger bilateral ties with Pakistan, said Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Ahmad Nasser Al Sabah who was on a two-day official visit to Pakistan. During his visit, two countries discussed cooperation in fields of education, trade and investment, and people-to-people contacts.
Kuwait resumes commercial flights after months of suspension
Aug 02, 2020, at 12:00 am
Kuwait City/Xinhua: Kuwait resumed on Saturday commercial flights at Kuwait International Airport, the country's civil aviation authorities said.
Covid-19: Kuwait reports 665 new cases
May 26, 2020, at 01:48 pm
Kuwait City/IBNS: Kuwait reported 665 new cases and nine more COVID-19 related deaths and The Ministry of Health said the country’s total coronavirus cases have risen to 21,967, while its death tally reached 165.
Covid-19: Kuwait records 11,028 cases, 82 deaths
May 13, 2020, at 06:39 pm
Kuwait City/Xinhua: Kuwait on Wednesday reported 751 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths, raising the tally of infections in the country to 11,028 and the death toll to 82, Kuwaiti Health Ministry said in a statement.
China sends medical team to Kuwait
Apr 28, 2020, at 11:59 am
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: The Chinese government has decided to send a team of medical experts to Kuwait to help the country fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang announced Tuesday.
COVID-19 cases in Kuwait rise to 159
Mar 20, 2020, at 04:02 pm
Kuwait City/Xinhua/UNI: Kuwait reported 11 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 159, Kuwaiti Health Ministry announced on Friday.
COVID-19 cases in Kuwait rise to 142
Mar 18, 2020, at 04:48 pm
Kuwait City/Xinhua/UNI: Kuwait reported 12 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 142, the Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Kuwait suspends flights with 7 countries over coronavirus concerns
Mar 07, 2020, at 05:04 pm
Kuwait City/ Xinhua/UNI: Kuwait has decided to suspend all flights with seven countries for one week as part of the precautions against the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Kuwaiti government said Saturday.
Kuwait condemns suicide bombing in eastern Baghdad
May 10, 2019, at 04:08 pm
Kuwait City, May 10 (Xinhua/UNI) Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah condemned a suicide bomb attack in Iraq, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said on Friday.
At donor conference, UN chief launches two-year plan to fast-track Iraq reconstruction
Feb 15, 2018, at 02:18 pm
New York, Feb 15 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday launched a reconstruction programme for Iraq, urging the global community to support Iraqis as they embark on the journey to rebuild their country and make sure that it is committed to unity and inclusivity.
Some four million Iraqi children in need says UNICEF, ahead of investment conference in Kuwait
Feb 13, 2018, at 03:07 pm
New York, Feb 13 (JEN): About a quarter of all Iraqi children are living in poverty, and in the wake of more than four years of violence, families are being pushed to “extreme measures” in order to survive, said the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday, as a major conference on rebuilding the country was set to open tomorrow in neighbouring Kuwait.
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE order citizens to leave Lebanon
Nov 10, 2017, at 06:01 pm
Riyadh, Nov 10 (IBNS): The Middle East is rife with tension as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have all ordered its citizens to return from Lebanon, while urging them to not travel to the former nation, reports said.
Temperature in Kuwait hits 54 Celsius, sets possible record amid Middle East heatwave – UN
Jul 27, 2016, at 11:44 am
New York, July 27 (Just Earth News): The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a United Nations specialized agency, will set up a committee to examine whether a 54 degrees Celsius temperature recently recorded in Kuwait, has set the new highest temperature for Asia, as well as for the entire Eastern hemisphere.
In Kuwait, Ban urges Yemeni delegations in peace talks to find lasting solution to end conflict
Jun 27, 2016, at 03:28 pm
New York, June 27 (Just Earth News):In Kuwait on Sunday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern over the situation in Yemen, urging the delegations involved in the UN-supported Yemeni peace talks to prevent a further deterioration of the situation and arrive at a comprehensive agreement ending the conflict.
‘Make peace your choice’ urges UN envoy, as Yemen talks begin in Kuwait
Apr 22, 2016, at 01:57 pm
New York, Apr 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Following a three-day delay, the United Nations-brokered peace negotiations among Yemeni parties started on Thursday in Kuwait, with the aim of reaching an agreement on a clear way to end the violence and devastation in the country.
Kuwaiti leader affirms importance of scaling up aid as crises persist in Middle East
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:13 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Sheikh Jaber Al Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah, the Prime Minister of Kuwait, affirmed his country's commitment to promoting the existence of peaceful societies and highlighted the "serious challenges" facing Yemen, Syria, Libya and Iraq.