News From Kuwait
CAIRO– The Arab League condemned Tuesday the US veto of an Arab-proposed draft resolution regarding the status of Jerusalem.Speaking to the press, Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Abul-Gheit said that the US objection to 14 nations voting in favor …
Arab League condemns US veto on UNSC Jerusalem draft resolution Read MoreRIYADH– Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Abdullatif Al-Zayani condemned the Houthis’ ballistic missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s capital city, Riyadh, on Tuesday.This cowardly terrorist act is an evidence of the “confusion and desperati…
GCC condemns Houthis’ ballistic missile attack on Riyadh Read MoreWASHINGTON– US President Donald Trump spoke Tuesday with British Prime Minister Theresa May during which they discussed several issues, including “next steps in forging peace in the Middle East.” The White House said in a statement that both leaders a…
Trump, British PM discuss Mideast peace process — White House Read MoreKUWAIT– Kuwait strongly condemns Houthis’ firing of a ballistic missile against the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Tuesday which aimed at terrorizing civilians, a foreign ministry source said.This cowardly act shows anew how the Houthis were defying…
Kuwait strongly condemns Houthis’ ballistic missile against Riyadh Read MoreNEW YORK– The United Nations General Assembly voted on Tuesday with an overwhelming majority in favour of a resolution that supports the Palestinian people’s right for self determination.Only the US, Canada, Israel and another seven member nations out…
UN General Assembly votes to back Palestinian self-determination right Read MoreKUWAIT– The price of Kuwaiti crude oil was up six cents yesterday (Tuesday), settling at USD 60.53 per barrel (pb), compared to USD 60.47 pb the day before, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said Wednesday.The Brent Blend was also up by 15 cents to U…
Kuwaiti oil price up to USD 60.53 pb Read MoreVIENNA– The OPEC daily basket price last Tuesday was up eight cents to reach USD 61.72 per barrel (pb) compared with USD 61.64 pb the day before, the OPEC said Wednesday.The average annual rate of the basket, in 2016, hit USD 40.76 pb, it added.OPEC’s…
OPEC price at USD 61.72 pb Read MoreTOKYO– Five Chinese military planes on Monday entered the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone, prompting South Korea’s fighter jets to make an emergency sortie, Yonhap News Agency reported.The Chinese aircraft were detected infringing on the defens…
Chinese warplanes intrude Korean Air Defense Identification Zone: Seoul Read MoreKUWAIT– Kuwait Football Association said Monday it received the trophy of the Gulf Cup from Qatar, the winner of the 22nd tournament, part of KFA preparations for the 23rd Gulf Cup, to be held in Kuwait next Friday.KFA Secretary General and 23rd Gulf …
Kuwait receives trophy of Gulf Cup from Qatar Read MoreISTANBUL– The Turkish army has dispatched new reinforcements to the southern Hatey province bordering the war-ravaged Syria.A long convoy of military vehicles, equipment and forces coming from various military units across the country has arrived in t…
Turkey sends new military reinforcements to borders with Syria Read MoreMANAMA– Kuwait and Bahrain football teams ended their friendly match, part of preparations for the 23rd Gulf Cup in Kuwait, goalless on Monday.The match, held at Bahrain’s National Stadium, was average and chances to score were almost noticeable.Kuwai…
Kuwait, Bahrain end football friendly goalless Kuwait, Bahrain end football friendly goalless Read MoreNEW DELHI– India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won Legislative Assembly elections in both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, while the opposition Congress Party conceded defeat.The Right-wing BJP has won 58 seats and is leading in 41 others in the …
India’s ruling party wins Gujarat, Himachal elections Read More