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Ukrainian nuclear plant workers battle wartime threats

Ukrainian nuclear power plant workers are training for emergencies that have become routine due to Russian attacks on the energy grid. At the Khmelnytsky plant, engineers must rapidly adjust output or switch to backup systems to prevent blackouts or reactor risks. While nuclear…

Jazeera Airways reports Q1 2026 financial results

Jazeera demonstrates strong operational agility and resilience Board approves distribution of interim dividends of 83 fils Jazeera Airways today announced its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, reporting operating revenue of KD 45.1 million, a year-on-year…

Social Affairs cracks down on cooperatives shops subletting amid millions in revenue losses

Ministry inspectors uncovered suspected violations that may have caused cooperative societies to lose millions of dinars in rental revenues over several years. Some investors rented cooperative shops for as little as KD1,500 monthly before illegally subletting them for between…

EU energy chief says no short-term disruption expected to jet fuel supplies

European Union Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said on Wednesday that the EU does not expect a serious short-term disruption to jet fuel supplies as a result of the war involving Iran. Jorgensen told reporters that “we don’t expect a very serious security of supply issue on a…

Kuwait’s Ghuloom clinches bronze at GCC Games’ 10-ball singles

Kuwait’s Sulaiman Ghuloom finished third on Wednesday in the 10-ball singles contest of the snookers competition at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Games hosted by the Qatari capital Doha. This ups Kuwait’s medal haul at the competition to six bronzes so far, Kuwaiti…

Trump Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Summit with Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday ahead of a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with global attention focused on the outcome of the high-level talks between the world’s two largest economies. According to Reuters, the summit is…

Municipal Council discusses Safe Evacuation Plans for People with Disabilities

A specialised workshop organised by the Municipal Council on Wednesday discussed the development of safe evacuation procedures for people with disabilities during emergency situations, with the participation of several concerned authorities, KUNA reported. Head of the Municipal…

MOH Cancels Licenses of Two Pharmacies, Suspends Third Over Violations

The Ministry of Health has cancelled the licenses of two private pharmacies and suspended the operations of a third pharmacy for six months over legal and regulatory violations, according to the Ministry of Health. Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi issued ministerial decrees…

Kuwait introduces automated pre-clearance mechanism to speed up cargo release

The General Administration of Customs launched a pre-clearance mechanism on Wednesday to expedite the release of goods, as part of ongoing efforts to develop the customs system and enhance the efficiency of logistics services at land ports. In a press release, Customs announced…

US-China trade talks at Incheon Airport ahead of Trump-Xi summit in China

Delegations from China and the United States held “frank” and “constructive” consultations in South Korea today (Wednesday), addressing trade issues, ahead of US President Donald Trump’s arrival in China. The official Chinese news agency reported that the talks were held at…

Kuwait SC and Al-Arabi to vie for Crown Prince Cup glory

The final of the Crown Prince Cup will take place on Monday, May 18 at 7:15 pm, bringing together Kuwait SC and Al-Arabi SC at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, under the patronage and attendance of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.…

Beware of messages demanding payment of traffic fines within 3 hours

The security authorities have warned the public about fake text messages sent to citizens and residents urging the recipients to pay traffic fines within three hours or face penalties. The General Traffic Department said these messages are fake and designed to deceive…

ALSAYER Group spreads happiness and joy to children at Al-Razi Hospital

ALSAYER Group, in collaboration with the Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital and Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice, organized a heartfelt initiative at Al-Razi Hospital to bring happiness to young patients. During the event, ALSAYER Group visited children and…

Major fire reported at 3,000 square meters Izmailovo Kremlin complex in Moscow

A major fire reportedly broke out overnight on May 13 at a tourist and entertainment complex in Moscow. The blaze is said to have engulfed more than 3,000 square meters (approximately 32,000 square feet) at the Izmailovo Kremlin complex in eastern Moscow, a cultural site…

Brazil waits as Ancelotti balances fitness and legacy in Neymar selection decision

Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to announce his squad on Monday, with intense national attention focused on one major question: whether Neymar will be included in the selection for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Neymar, 34, remains Brazil’s all-time leading…

Russia–India ties ‘impossible to destroy,’ says Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has described relations between Russia and India as “impossible to destroy,” underscoring what he called decades of strong cooperation across defence, energy, technology, space, culture and manufacturing. Lavrov said the two countries’…

Trump seeks to expand U.S. business access in China ahead of high-stakes Xi summit

In a message posted on social media, US President Donald Trump said leading American business executives are accompanying him on the visit to China, expressing optimism about expanding U.S. commercial opportunities in the Chinese market. Trump said on Tuesday that he plans to…

Kuwait’s foreign currency reserves fell by approximately 312.7m dinars to reach 10.338b dinars

The balance of foreign currency reserves held by the Central Bank of Kuwait, including cash balances, bonds, certificates of deposit, treasury bills and foreign currency deposits, declined by 2.88 percent during April 2026. The reserves fell by approximately 312.7 million…

European markets dominate Kuwait’s non-oil trade as Q1 2026 exports slump to 558m dinars

Kuwait’s non-oil exports of national origin recorded a sharp decline during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the economic impact of the ongoing Iranian war and the resulting disruptions across regional and global markets. According to data issued by the Ministry of…

Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz as Iraq and Pakistan strike energy transit deals

The ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is reshaping energy flows in the Gulf, with both Iraq and Pakistan reportedly reaching separate agreements with Tehran to secure the passage of oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.…