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Philippines to blacklist Kuwait recruitment agencies following several rape scandals
The Philippines Ministry of Migrant Labor said that the Kuwaiti offices on the blacklist will be prohibited from bringing in any Filipino workers in the future
Feb 02, 2023
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Kuwaiti government resigns over disagreement with parliament
This resignation marks the fifth time Kuwait City's government resigned from office in the past two years
Jan 23, 2023
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Kuwait signs $370m agreement with Turkiye for Bayraktar drones
Bayraktar TB2 drones have an estimated cost of $5 million
Jan 19, 2023
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Kuwait plans to increase diesel exports to EU
Kuwait City expects to raise its gas exports to Europe by fivefold this year compared to 2022, hoping to deliver 2.5 million tons worth of diesel annually
Jan 09, 2023
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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait deny supporting OPEC oil production increase
The OPEC+ decision last month to cut oil production by two million barrels per day strained Saudi-US relations
Nov 22, 2022
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First mass execution in Kuwait since 2017
Human rights organizations argue that it is difficult for the defendants to receive a fair trial
Nov 16, 2022
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Kuwaiti emir reappointed as PM following elections
A total of 305 candidates participated in the National Assembly elections for a 50-seat parliament, with just under 800,000 people registered to vote
Oct 05, 2022
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Kuwait holds second election in the past two years
The final result of the election will be announced on Friday
Sep 30, 2022
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US approves $250 million arms sale to Kuwait
In 2022 alone, Kuwait has ordered roughly $2 billion worth of US-made arms and logistical support
Sep 28, 2022
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Kuwait to hold parliamentary elections in one month
Recently, the Gulf state has been plagued by a political crisis involving high tension between the elected parliament and the government
Aug 29, 2022
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Kuwait appoints first ambassador to Iran in over six years
The two states have been attempting to boost relations in recent months, despite a dispute over the Arash gas field, which Iran claims the right to exploit
Aug 15, 2022
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Kuwait dissolves national parliament
Kuwait has dissolved its parliament several times, the last being on 22 June
Aug 02, 2022
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Son of emir appointed Kuwait prime minister
The appointment came after the resignation of the Kuwaiti government for the third time in six months due to tensions between previous prime ministers and the elected parliament
Jul 25, 2022
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Kuwaiti crown prince dissolves national parliament
Amid rising tensions between the elected assembly and government, the crown prince called for early elections
Jun 23, 2022
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Kuwaiti crown prince welcomes Venezuelan president for cooperation talks
Over the past week, Maduro has also visited Turkey, Algeria, and Iran to sign agreements that will help Venezuela circumvent US sanctions
Jun 14, 2022
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First Kuwait flight in decade lands in Aleppo airport
Over recent months, several Arab states have sought to rebuild ties with Damascus
Jun 03, 2022
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Kuwait summons US envoy over Pride Month statement
Kuwait’s foreign ministry emphasized the need for the US embassy to respect the laws and regulations of the nation
Jun 03, 2022
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Kuwaiti government resigns for third time in six months
PM Sheikh Sabah Khaled al-Sabah has led four failed governments in little more than two years
May 10, 2022
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Kuwaiti defense minister reaffirms full support for Saudi Arabia
Kuwait took part in the initial years of the Saudi-led war against Yemen, but later reduced their support to symbolic and diplomatic efforts
May 05, 2022
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Iran’s president calls for expansion of relations with Kuwait
Ebrahim Raisi noted that this would be a pivotal moment for Iran-Kuwait relations, saying both countries should strengthen ties
May 04, 2022
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Saudi, Kuwaiti ambassadors return to Lebanon
The return of the diplomats comes less than a month after far-right leader Samir Geagea pleaded with the Saudi kingdom to 'save Lebanon'
Apr 08, 2022
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Kuwaiti government resigns for the second time in six months
Over the past several years, the Gulf country has been unable to pass fiscal reforms that would cut the state's dependence on oil revenues
Apr 05, 2022
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Kuwaiti FM says Iran not part of Arash gas field project
Kuwait claims it owns over 50 percent of the gas field, while Iran affirms that both countries own equal shares
Apr 01, 2022
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Iran condemns Saudi-Kuwaiti deal on Arash gas field as ‘illegal’
The maritime border in this resource-rich area has yet to be demarcated between Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait
Mar 26, 2022
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UN sanctions on Iraq lifted after payment of final reparation for Kuwait invasion
In 1991, Baghdad was ordered to compensate Kuwait for the damages suffered as a result of the invasion
Feb 26, 2022
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Kuwaiti FM meets Aoun, says Lebanon is a place of ‘hope’
The visit by Kuwait's top diplomat is the first official visit since relations between Lebanon and GCC countries became tense after former Lebanese minister Kordahi criticized the Saudi-led war on Yemen
Jan 23, 2022
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Kuwait bans passage of Israeli goods into its territory
Kuwait's parliamentary national assembly passed anti-normalization measures last May at a time when most Gulf countries were openly normalizing with Israel
Dec 06, 2021
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Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah reappointed as Kuwaiti PM
The previous government of Sheikh Sabah had been challenged by parliament on a number of issues
Nov 23, 2021
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Kuwait orders the arrest of 18 people accused of ‘financing’ Hezbollah
The arrest orders come just days after Kuwaiti officials placed dozens of Lebanese workers in a blacklist preventing them from renewing their residency permits
Nov 18, 2021
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Kuwait halts charity fund donations to Lebanon
Kuwait's controversial decision comes in the wake of the diplomatic feud between GCC countries and Lebanon over war comments by the Lebanese information minister
Nov 17, 2021
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