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Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges

The Independent UK

Kuwait frees group of jailed Americans, representative says

Release of prisoners comes amid push by Trump administration to bring home US citizens jailed overseas.

Al Jazeera

Philip Hammond has made millions from 30 roles while member of Lords

Former chancellor’s roles since becoming a peer in 2020 include working for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait

The Guardian - UK

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Modi’s trips last year to Abu Dhabi, Kazan and Moscow cost around Rs 20 cr: RTI

From Bhutan and Kuwait to Ukraine and the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s whirlwind diplomatic tours in 2024 dominated headlines. Replies to RTI queries by transparency activist Commodore Lokesh Batra (retd) now provide a glimpse into the cost of this 16-nation outreach.

Newslaundry

Kuwait apprehends members of international gang after cyberattacks

The group operated from a van to wage cyberattacks on companies and banks and steal sensitive information.

Al Jazeera

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

Could the United States soon be joining the likes of Norway, Kuwait and Mongolia in having a national reserve to invest on projects of strategic interest? If President Donald Trump gets his way, then perhaps so.

The Conversation

Mo Amer on Palestine, Trump and the return of his Netflix hit: ‘It was gruelling – mentally, spiritually, physically’

INTERVIEW: The first season of ‘Mo’ became a word-of-mouth hit thanks to its hilarious, nuanced portrayal of life as a Palestinian immigrant in Texas. As the second season arrives on Netflix, amid Donald Trump’s inauguration and a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, its creator sits down with Annabel Nugent…

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Syria FM says will visit Saudi Arabia in first official trip abroad

Visit comes as Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, Syria’s newly appointed foreign minister, meets GCC officials in Damascus.

Al Jazeera

Five challenges that will continue to shape India’s foreign policy in 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait, his last foreign engagement of 2024, where he collected another “highest civilian honour” from an Arab state, helped Delhi work up some cheer into an otherwise sobering year for India's engagement with the world.

Newslaundry

ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship 2024: Kuwait secure final date with UAE after a narrow win over Oman

Kuwait defeated Oman by three wickets in a thrilling encounter to finish second in the points table of the ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship, securing a place in the final against the UAE on Saturday.

The Times of India

Man held hostage in Kuwait in 1990 says BA staff’s homophobia made ordeal worse

Barry Manners says when British Airways crew discovered his partner had Aids they were both forced out of hotel where other hostages were being held

The Guardian - UK

7,000-year-old alien-like figurine from Kuwait a 'total surprise' to archaeologists

A newfound clay head from the sixth millennium B.C. is the first of its kind ever found in Kuwait, but similar finds have been unearthed from ancient Mesopotamia.

LiveScience

South Asian passengers in 13-hour Kuwait nightmare after Manchester flight’s emergency landing

Indian embassy points to visa regulations and Gulf Cooperation Council Summit rush at airport for delay in providing accommodation to South Asian and Southeast Asian passengers

The Independent UK

‘If I had the power I’d destroy the whole thing’: what went wrong with the ghost town of Disney-style castles?

It was meant to be a dream development but, 13 years on, it remains unfinished – a microcosm of Turkey’s scandal-hit construction sector under Erdoğan

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is effectively banned in Kuwait, so Activision is issuing refunds for pre-orders: 'We remain hopeful that local authorities will reconsider'

Actvision's latest shooter isn't approved for release in Kuwait.

The Independent UK

Kuwait bans release of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ video game

Images of Saddam Hussein and Iraq’s old three-star flag could be seen in footage of the game

AAP

East Timor firm in gas pipe wrangle, may look elsewhere

East Timor is threatening to accept Chinese or Kuwaiti investment in a gas field if an agreement can't be reached with Australia, which remains its preference.

The Times of India

India rally to outplay Kuwait 62-51 for first win in U-18 Asia Cup basketball

NAGPUR: Indian cagers rallied superbly to register a thumping 62-51 victory over Kuwait and record their first win in the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup after suffering two loses at Jordan on Wednesday.

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The Guardian - UK

‘As complicit as Saddam’: people on BA flight held hostage in Kuwait sue UK government

Claimants who were onboard BA149 claim airline and Thatcher’s government knew of risk before they landed in 1990

International Business Times

UK Govt, British Airways Sued Over 1990 Kuwait Hostage Crisis

Passengers and crew of a British Airways flight who were taken hostage in Kuwait in 1990 have launched legal action against the UK government and the airline, a law firm said Monday.

International Business Times

Kuwait Announces Power Cuts As Demand Spikes In Summer Heat

Kuwait has announced temporary power cuts in some parts of the country during peak consumption hours, saying it is struggling to meet increased demand spurred by extreme summer heat.

International Business Times

Indian Relatives Grieve As Bodies Of 45 Kuwait Fire Victims Return

Grieving families kept a solemn vigil in the terminal of an Indian airport on Friday as the bodies of dozens of migrant workers killed in a Kuwait building fire returned home.

Dynamite News

Kerala CM Vijayan On Kuwait Tragedy: "A never-ending loss for families..."

A special aircraft of the Indian Air Force carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indians killed in the June 12 Kuwait building fire landed in Cochin International Airport earlier today. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

IAF plane with remains of Indians killed in Kuwait fire lands in Kochi

A special Indian Air Force plane, carrying the mortal remains of the 45 Indians killed in the Kuwait building fire tragedy, took off for Kerala in the wee hours of Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Kuwait fire deaths put spotlight on plight of Indian workers in Middle East

India has 8.7 million workers in six Gulf nations and most are forced to endure appalling working and living conditions

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