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21 hours ago

Kuwaiti air defences repel missile, drone attacks

The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army said early on Wednesday that Kuwait’s air defence systems are engaging with hostile drones and missiles. The blasts heard in some parts of the country resulted from mid-air interceptions, according to a statement from the General Staff carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). The statement advised everyone to abide by the safety instructions outlined by the competent bodies. Sirens warning of incoming attacks have been sounded in Bahrain. “Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” the country’s Interior Ministry posted on its official X account. Bahrain was often targeted during the joint US-Israeli war with Iran, with Iran launching rockets and drones at the nearby country. Arab League condemns continued Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, has once again strongly condemned the continued Iranian attacks carried out today against the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait using missiles and drones, describing them as a flagrant violation of sovereignty, international law and the Charter of the United Nations. In a statement issued today, Aboul Gheit stressed the need for the immediate cessation of all […]

22 hours ago

Kuwait responds to ‘hostile’ air attacks

Kuwait’s air defenses were in operation intercepting “hostile missile and drone attacks” early on Thursday morning, the country’s military confirmed. “The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosions heard are a result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks,” read a post on social media without specifying the origin of the attacks. Like Bahrain, Kuwait was also targeted by Iranian retaliatory strikes on Wednesday. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said on Thursday morning that air raid sirens were sounded in the kingdom’s capital, Manama. There was no specific reference as to the provenance of the threat, but the country had been targeted by Iran on Wednesday in response to an initial wave of US strikes on Iran on Tuesday night. At the same time, the Reuters news agency reported that residents of neighboring Qatar had received an “elevated security threat warning” on their mobile phones, followed shortly after by an all clear message. Both Qatar and Bahrain are home to significant US military installations Trump: Strikes are ‘retribution’ for Iranian retaliation US President Donald Trump has said the fresh wave of strikes on Iran on Wednesday night is “retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran” in the Strait of […]

22 hours ago

Iran Hits Back, Launching Missiles On Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar – Ignoring Trump’s Warning Of “Much Worse” Bombing

Nearing 5am Tehran time, and there are incoming reports of Iranian retaliation against Gulf states, which it seems is set to become a predictable pattern – after hours ago the US launched fresh airstrikes on Iranian island and coastal areas near the Hormuz Strait. According to developing reports via AFP and other sources: Reports (unconfirmed) also suggest that missiles are being fired on Qatar – which hasn’t happened in quite a while. Iran has reportedly launched ballistic missiles at the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, in a first since early March. Meanwhile, the view from Russia on two war theatres escalating once again, and at the same time… MoU is over. The new phase of the war begins. The escalation with Russia is going to grow. Following the earlier (threatened) strikes. President Trump has taken to his Truth Social account to explain to Iran what happens next: “This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!” His post also included the following image of an alleged explosion in Chabahar (though it is unclear if this is a current photo)… We suspect this will only serve to further […]

2 days ago

Iran claims it targeted 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it struck 85 US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to what it called a US “ceasefire violation”, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its air defence systems shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Khormuj in Bushehr province, according to Tasnim News. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohbi said the drone was downed following what he described as “aerial aggression” by the US military. The claim has not been independently verified. A member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy was killed during a confrontation with US drones in the southern port city of Bandar Mahshahr, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

7 days ago

Kuwait shuts seven healthcare facilities over serious violations, and unlicensed treatments uncovered

They include medical centre, a clinic, physiotherapy centres, home healthcare service Dubai: Seven private healthcare facilities in Kuwait have been shut over serious violations. Health Minister Ahmad Al Awadhi ordered the closure of the seven healthcare facilities and referred a medical centre to the Medical Liability Authority after a joint inspection uncovered serious violations of health regulations, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. The ministry said the closures cover a medical centre, a clinic, physiotherapy centres and home healthcare service providers after inspectors identified breaches of licensing requirements, professional practice rules and technical and administrative regulations. The medical centre in Salmiya was referred to the Medical Liability Authority for investigation following a joint inspection involving the Ministry of Health’s Health Licensing Department, the Drug Inspection Department, the Public Authority for Manpower and the General Department of Criminal Investigation. Inspectors found several people practising healthcare professions without the required licences. Among them was an individual registered on his civil identity card as a sales representative who was found treating patients, providing medical consultations and administering Botox and dermal filler injections. A receptionist was also found carrying out pre-treatment medical procedures. The inspection also uncovered pharmaceutical violations, including the possession […]

2 weeks ago

Tehran Retaliates Against Bahrain, Kuwait After US Bombing Campaign Along Iranian Coast

Earlier the IRGC warned: “If any aggression is repeated, the response will be broader.” That broader response has come in the overnight into Sunday hours: Tehran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait after US bombs Iranian coast, Al Jazeera reports: Air raid sirens blare in Bahrain as Kuwait’s military says its air defenses are responding to “hostile missile and drone threats.“ Iranian state media is also confirming the fresh ‘retaliation’ for limited US airstrikes over the last two days, triggered initially by the Iranians seeking to enforce ‘control’ of the Strait of Hormuz, by attacking no less than two foreign vessels in as many days. Some unconfirmed emerging video showing some of the latest US action along Iran’s coast, in a widening tit-for-tat: US launched a fresh wave of attack against IRGC targets in Iran after Iran attacked Bahrain A massive explosion struck Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, shaking the ground and echoing through nearby towns. Iran is threatening to walk away from the peace deal if the bombings continue: The IRGC is saying that the enemy – the United States – should know that violating the ceasefire is against the first clause of the MoU and will lead to a complete halt to […]

2 weeks ago

Opec’s Global Crude Output Share Could Fall From 35% to 31% Without UAE: EIA

New Delhi: The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from Opec has reduced the group’s share in global crude oil production and production capacity, according to data released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). According to the report, Opec, including the UAE, produced an estimated 28.0 million b/d of crude oil in 2025, accounting for 35 per cent of total global crude oil production. Without the UAE, Opec’s share of world crude oil production would have been 31 per cent. It stated, “Without the UAE’s contribution, the group’s share of world total crude oil production would have been 31 per cent in 2025”. The report further stated that the broader Opec+ group accounted for about 46 per cent of global crude oil production in 2025. Excluding the UAE, Opec+’s share would have been closer to 42 per cent. Saudi Arabia remained the largest and most influential member of Opec. The country was the world’s second-largest oil producer in 2025, producing 9.3 million b/d and holding an estimated production capacity of 11.6 million b/d. The UAE announced its decision to leave Opecon April 28, 2026, with effect from May 1. Opec was formed in 1960 by Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia […]

2 weeks ago

US Embassy in Kuwait Resumes Full Operations After Months-Long Closure Amid Easing US-Iran Tensions

US State Department says consular services to restart gradually Dubai: The US Embassy in Kuwait has announced the resumption of normal operations after a temporary months-long suspension prompted by security concerns linked to Iranian attacks in the region, the US State Department said on Wednesday. The embassy had halted some activities on February 28 amid heightened tensions following exchanges of strikes between Iran, the US and Israel, which raised concerns over the security of American personnel and facilities across the Gulf region. In its latest travel and security update, the State Department said the embassy in Kuwait had returned to normal operations and was resuming consular and diplomatic services. The move comes after an agreement reached between the US and Iran, easing fears of a broader regional conflict and allowing diplomatic missions in the Gulf to gradually restore regular activities.

2 weeks ago

Rubio Heads To Gulf Capitals As Washington Races To Lock In Iran Deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates this week, set for June 23–25, following the weekend breakthrough Switzerland-based negotiations with Iran, Department of State Spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced Monday. The announcement comes on the heels of indirect talks between Iranian and American officials – the latter delegation which was led by Vice President JD Vance in person, which took place on Sunday in the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock under the mediation of Pakistan and Qatar. “Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain from June 23-25. The Secretary will discuss a range of regional priorities,” Pigott said in the official statement released by State. These countries will likely seek some kind of serious reconstruction reparations for the attacks they suffered through the opening months of Operation Epic Fury. According to the spokesperson, Rubio’s diplomatic tour will focus heavily on the newly drafted US-Iran memorandum of understanding, alongside ongoing initiatives to restore free, safe, and regular commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Pressure has also been put on Oman of late to not side with Iranian demands for its own protocol for international vessel […]

3 weeks ago

Kuwait Arrests Four Fugitives Convicted in $180 Million Public Funds Misappropriation Case

Three men, a woman detained following extensive investigations Kuwait’s Interior Ministry has arrested four people convicted in cases involving the misappropriation of public funds and causing serious damage to state finances, with losses estimated at about $180 million. The ministry said the suspects, including three men and one woman, were apprehended by the General Department for the Enforcement of Judgments after extensive investigations, surveillance and field operations carried out across several areas of the country, local media reported. In a statement, the ministry said specialised security units continued round-the-clock efforts to track down and arrest all convicted fugitives, stressing that authorities would not tolerate attempts to evade justice or avoid serving court-imposed sentences. The ministry urged individuals subject to final court rulings to surrender voluntarily and regularise their legal status, warning that failure to do so could lead to security measures including raids, arrests and compulsory enforcement actions in accordance with the law. It added that enforcing judicial rulings was a legal obligation that would be implemented without exception, and said security campaigns to apprehend wanted persons would continue in order to uphold the rule of law and protect public security. Dh9.4b invested in Jordan’s strategic projects: ADFD Qatar, Spain […]

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Kuwaiti air defences repel missile, drone attacks

Kuwait responds to ‘hostile’ air attacks

Iran Hits Back, Launching Missiles On Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar – Ignoring Trump’s Warning Of “Much Worse” Bombing

Iran claims it targeted 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait

Kuwait shuts seven healthcare facilities over serious violations, and unlicensed treatments uncovered

Tehran Retaliates Against Bahrain, Kuwait After US Bombing Campaign Along Iranian Coast

Opec’s Global Crude Output Share Could Fall From 35% to 31% Without UAE: EIA

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Kuwait Arrests Four Fugitives Convicted in $180 Million Public Funds Misappropriation Case

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