Kuwait
US fighter jet downs Iranian drone near aircraft carrier, gunboats approach US-flagged tanker
Iranian Shahed-139 drone shot down by F-35 jet over Arabian Sea • In separate incident, six Iranian gunboats approach US-flagged oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Where are the American bases in the Middle East Iran threatened it might strike? - explainer
Voices from the Arab Press: Israel, Donald Trump, and Anwar Sadat
The troubling case of Amer Ghalib: Trump's Kuwait pick raises red flags - opinion
Residential building blaze in Kuwait kills 49 workers
The death toll from a fire that broke out in a residential building south of Kuwait City has risen to 49. The building housed foreign workers, a common practice in Kuwait and other Gulf states.
Kuwaiti Emir dissolves parliament following ‘unsatisfying’ election process
“I will not allow anyone to exploit democracy to destroy the state,” stated Kuwaiti monarch in explanation of constitutional measure.
Kuwait Emir visits Egypt, meets with leaders over Rafah concerns
Cairo and Kuwait City meet to discuss humanitarian crisis in Gaza and necessity of ensuring peace in region.
Kuwait holds first parliamentary election under new Emir
Since Kuwait's Sheik Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah assumed power in 2023, the country is now holding its first parliamentary election.
France to resume UNRWA funding with $30 million, Kuwait sends $2 million
UNRWA secures funds until May, despite donor pause over Hamas accusations. Kuwait pledges $2M, France to provide €30M with conditions.
US Secretary of Defense Austin arrives in Kuwait
Kuwait has played a very circumspect role in the region.
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor
Under Kuwait's constitution, the crown prince automatically becomes emir but assumes power only after taking an oath in parliament.
Boycott campaigns over Gaza war hit Western brands in some Arab countries
McDonald's and Starbucks are among several brands suffering boycotts in some Arab countries due to actual or perceived support of Israel in its war with Hamas.
Iran-backed militia threatens UAE, Kuwait in response to Israel-Hamas war
Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen have upped their threats against the US and Israel amid the ongoing war.
IDF joins the Barbie fan club in newly released video
The clip shows members of the IAF enjoying the song "I'm just Ken" while flying planes.
