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Kuwait Astronomical Society invites public to Leonid meteor shower

Audrea Geet — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:58:46 +0000

The Kuwait Astronomical Society is inviting the public to watch the Leonid meteor shower on Monday, 16 November, from a desert site west of Shuaiba Industrial Area.

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Bahrain’s new security alert

Audrea Geet — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:46:48 +0000

Bahrain's Ministry of Interior has issued an alert over a potential threat, urging citizens and residents to stay calm and follow official updates only.

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Messenger now works by satellite when you have no signal

Audrea Geet — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 21:06:54 +0000

Facebook Messenger has added support for satellite connections, letting some phones send messages and calls with no normal signal. Here's what it means for people in Kuwait.

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France reaffirms support for Kuwait on Armistice Day 2026

Audrea Geet — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:24:09 +0000

France's ambassador to Kuwait marked Armistice Day by reaffirming Paris's defence commitment to Kuwait and honouring the French soldiers who died helping liberate the country in 1991.

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US renews Saudi Arabia travel warning over Houthi attack risk

Audrea Geet — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:57:52 +0000

The US has renewed its security alert for Saudi Arabia, warning of Houthi attacks on airports and ordering non-emergency staff to leave. Here's what it means for anyone in Kuwait planning to travel there.

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Kuwait police arrest 3,461 wanted people in 10 months

Audrea Geet — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:23:25 +0000

Kuwait's General Directorate of Emergency Police arrested 3,461 wanted people and residency violators and issued more than 69,000 traffic fines between January and October 2026.

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Student dies of heart issue at graduation

Audrea Geet — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:11:30 +0000

A 23-year-old student at Salahaddin University in Erbil died after a sudden heart-related medical emergency during her graduation ceremony, university officials said.

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Mandoub Warns: report crimes or face deportation

Audrea Geet — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:01:51 +0000

Kuwait's security forces have warned building guards and caretakers that they could face deportation if they fail to report illegal activity happening on properties they watch over.

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Kuwait’s 353 new laws

Audrea Geet — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:22:13 +0000

Kuwait has issued 353 new laws in two years as part of a legal overhaul. Here's what changed in traffic fines, court speed, family law and drug cases - and what it means for people living in Kuwait.

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2,000+ cancellations hit Kuwait-bound travellers

Audrea Geet — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:15:44 +0000

More than 2,000 US flights were cancelled after the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years. Here's what happened and what it means for travellers connecting through the US from Kuwait.

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