Category: International
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Dubai lets tourists apply for multiple visas via Visit Dubai website
Dubai has added tourist visa applications to its official tourism website, Visit Dubai, giving travellers another way to apply alongside airlines and travel agents. Read more →
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Biggest hack of the history, equivalent 1.96 billion Kuwaiti Dinars
The FBI says North Korean hackers were behind the theft of $6.3 billion from Binance this week, the largest crypto heist ever recorded. Binance says it will fully reimburse customers. Read more →
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Trump says US may still strike one or two Iran sites
US President Donald Trump says Washington may still strike one or two targets in Iran, even as talks continue. Here's what that could mean for people living in Kuwait. Read more →
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Iran war fears grow in Gulf after US warning
With Trump hinting at renewed strikes on Iran after the US midterms, residents across the Gulf, including Kuwait, are watching closely for signs the war could restart. Read more →
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Iran’s new warning to the US and Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned the US and Israel against fresh attacks, while Washington says President Trump still hasn't decided on further strikes. Here's what this means for people in Kuwait. Read more →
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Rs 10 crore reward-app scam money traced to Kuwait bank
Delhi police unravelled a Rs 10 crore reward-app fraud network and traced part of the money trail to an account with National Bank of Kuwait, arresting five people so far. Read more →
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Violation of the month
A surveillance clip showing a motorist eating straight from a cooking pot while driving has gone viral, sparking renewed talk about distracted driving. Read more →
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Sameday visa process for Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Embassy in Islamabad will now process visa applications from Pakistani citizens the same day, as part of a wider push to deepen Pakistan-Saudi ties in energy and trade. Read more →
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Qatar’s free visa on arrival
Qatar's Ministry of Interior is offering Pakistani citizens a free 30-day visa on arrival, but only if they meet four specific conditions on their passport, ticket, hotel booking and insurance. Read more →
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Congo Ebola deaths pass 5,000 as outbreak spreads further
Congo's Ebola outbreak has now killed more than 5,000 people, with health officials struggling to trace contacts as the virus spreads into new provinces and countries. Read more →