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(MENAFN) Kuwait’s military announced early Wednesday that its air defense systems had intercepted what it described as “hostile” aerial targets amid growing tensions across the region, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Kuwait’s military announced early Wednesday that its air defense units had successfully intercepted what it described as “hostile” aerial objects amid rising instability across the region.

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(MENAFN) Kuwait escalated its diplomatic response Sunday, filing a second formal protest with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) over Iranian strikes on its airspace and main airport — demanding urgent international action to...

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(MENAFN) Kuwait has submitted a second formal protest to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), accusing Iran of violating its airspace and targeting the country’s main international airport, according to official statements issued...

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(MENAFN) Air traffic in Kuwait resumed on Saturday after a short suspension that was implemented as a precaution following reported missile and drone activity linked to Iran, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Kuwait's air traffic resumed Saturday morning following a temporary suspension triggered by Iranian missile and drone attacks, the Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Directorate confirmed. "Air traffic has resumed since 6:15 am (0315GMT), following...

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(MENAFN) Kuwait has formally handed over control of Afghanistan's embassy to a senior diplomat officially designated by the Afghan government, local media outlet TOLOnews reported late Thursday — marking a significant diplomatic development in the...

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(MENAFN) Air operations in Kuwait returned to normal on Saturday after authorities briefly halted traffic in response to Iranian attacks, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Kuwait and Bahrain issued furious condemnations Saturday following renewed Iranian missile and drone strikes on their territories, denouncing the attacks as brazen violations of national sovereignty and a perilous escalation with grave...

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(MENAFN) Kuwait restored full air traffic operations at 6:15 a.m. local time (0315 GMT) on Saturday, ending a tense two-hour airspace shutdown imposed as a precautionary measure amid an escalating security threat, the country's civil aviation...

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(MENAFN) The US State Department announced on Friday that it has authorized a potential defense transaction with Kuwait involving counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) platforms and associated military equipment.

UN Human Settlements Program

Ulaanbaatar, 3 September 2026 — More than 200 participants from over 30 countries gathered on 21 August for the UNCCD COP17 Mayors’ Forum in Ulaanbaatar, where around 30 mayors, governors and other local and regional leaders adopted the...

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(MENAFN) Kuwait and Bahrain activated emergency defense protocols Saturday as hostile missiles and drones penetrated the Persian Gulf region, sending civilians scrambling for shelter and triggering air defense systems across two key U.S. military...

South African Government

Good morning and thank you for joining us. Today I want to provide an update on South Africa's response to Foot and mouth disease (FMD), the progress that has been made, the challenges that remain, and the next phase of our efforts to protect the...

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(MENAFN) Kuwait has declared two Iranian diplomats "persona non grata" and ordered them to vacate its territory within 24 hours, following Iranian drone and ballistic missile strikes that struck Kuwaiti soil and damaged a terminal at its...

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(MENAFN) Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced Wednesday that its armed forces shot down 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones after the projectiles penetrated the country's airspace over populated residential areas.

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(MENAFN) According to reports, Kuwait International Airport was struck by drones on Wednesday, resulting in injuries and what authorities described as significant damage to the main passenger terminal.

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(MENAFN) Kuwait announced on Wednesday that it has designated two Iranian diplomats as “persona non grata” and ordered them to leave the country after Iranian drone and ballistic missile attacks struck Kuwaiti territory, including a terminal at...

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(MENAFN) Kuwait Airways has announced a full suspension of its operations “until further notice” following drone and missile attacks that disrupted activity at Kuwait International Airport, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Kuwait's air defense forces were activated during the early hours of Wednesday to counter what the military described as "hostile" missile and drone threats, according to reports.