Category: International
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350+ Kenyan workers turned back from Saudi over Ebola rules
More than 350 Kenyan workers were sent home from Saudi Arabia after new Ebola-related travel restrictions, and Kuwait is now among the countries Kenya has asked to review the rules. Read more →
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Iran media shares nuclear attack guidance: what it means here
Iranian media has published instructional guidance for citizens in case of a nuclear attack. Here's what we know, what's missing, and why people in Kuwait are paying attention. Read more →
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US strikes Iranian targets near Hormuz as talks continue
The US carried out limited strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz on 2 November, even as diplomatic talks continue. Here's what it means for Kuwait. Read more →
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Iran says Washington holds key to avoiding new war
Iran's parliament speaker says Washington must act to prevent a new war, warning of a 'strategic mistake' as tensions with the US keep rising near Kuwait. Read more →
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Oman coast ship strike kills Indian crew member, 13 safe
An Indian-flagged vessel was struck by an unidentified object near Oman's coast, killing one seafarer and forcing 13 others to evacuate. The incident adds to growing concern over attacks on commercial ships in the Gulf. Read more →
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Trump renews Iran strike threat as Tehran warns of longer war
Donald Trump has renewed his threat to strike Iran, saying the US may eventually 'give them the hammer', while Tehran warns any new conflict could last longer and the UAE says it is 'braced for the worst'. Read more →
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US-Iran tension rises after Qeshm Island missile strike
A US fighter jet destroyed an Iranian surface-to-air missile launcher on Qeshm Island on Monday night, after Iran allegedly fired a missile at a US aircraft over the Strait of Hormuz. Read more →
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Moroccan girl jumped from 7th floor of hotel
Two Kuwaiti men were arrested at Cairo airport after a Moroccan woman fell from a hotel balcony and suffered serious injuries. Egyptian prosecutors have ordered 15 days of detention while the case is investigated. Read more →
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Vance says : we have made good progress with Iran
US Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran have made some progress and Washington has not set a deadline for resuming strikes, after weeks of rising tension in the Gulf. Read more →
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Helping Visa Violators Now Means Jail , KSA.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior says anyone who transports, employs, shelters or helps a residency or labour law violator can face up to six months in jail, a SR100,000 fine, and deportation for expats. Read more →