Category: International
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Nicole Amor, killed in Kuwait
Nicole Amor, a 39-year-old Minnesota mother of two, was killed in a drone attack at Kuwait's Shuaiba port just days before she was due to fly home. She has now been posthumously promoted to master sergeant. Read more →
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How much has your currency lost against the US dollar?
A two-decade comparison shows the Pakistani rupee, Sri Lankan rupee, Indian rupee and Bangladeshi taka have all weakened sharply against the US dollar, while the UAE dirham stayed fixed. Here's what that means if you're sending money home from Kuwait. Read more →
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India: Minimum Salary Level for Employment Visas Significantly Increased
India has quietly raised the minimum salary needed for an Employment Visa from ₹16.25 lakh to ₹24 lakh a year, the first change since 2018. Read more →
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Roundabout Now a Signal, Cuts Travel Time 50%
Dubai's RTA has converted Al Satwa Roundabout into a signalised intersection, saying journey times are down 50% and peak-hour queues down by up to 60%. Read more →
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74 Countries which can go to Japan as visa free Countries.
Japan has reciprocal visa-free arrangements with 74 countries and regions, but Kuwait is not among them. Here's what that means if you're planning a trip from Kuwait. Read more →
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Two Bangladeshis held over indecent act inside Makkah mosque
Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals convicted over an incident inside a Makkah mosque, while Bangladesh's consulate says it wasn't told in advance. Read more →
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Tesla Roadster With Rocket Thrusters: Price, Specs and 2028 Launch
Tesla showed off a new Roadster that uses SpaceX rocket thrusters to flip, turn and jump in mid-air, with production now targeted for 2028. Read more →
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Oman and Pakistan sign visa-free deal
Oman and Pakistan have signed a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders, along with four deals covering telecoms, media and archives. Read more →
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US may use ‘Mother of All Bombs’ option against Iran
US military planners have reportedly drawn up options to use the MOAB against Iranian nuclear sites. Here's what that bomb can and can't do. Read more →
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Video – Thousands of iPhones are floating in the sea.
A container ship has sunk in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with a reef, with phones, perfumes and other cargo found floating on the surface by fishermen. Read more →