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Massive rally held in Kuwait in solidarity with Palestinians, condemnation of Israeli violence
Feb 05, 2023 06:01Hundreds of people have reportedly staged a massive rally in Kuwait to show solidarity with the oppressed Palestinian nation, and denounce the recent surge in killings by Israeli forces which comes as part of intensified raids, particularly in the occupied West Bank cities of Jenin and Nablus.
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Kuwait’s government resigns amid friction with parliament
Jan 23, 2023 12:06The Kuwaiti government, headed by Ahmad Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has submitted its resignation amid a dispute with the parliament.
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Kuwait executes seven people, including two women, first time since 2017
Nov 17, 2022 04:14Despite appeals from human rights organizations for clemency, Kuwaiti authorities have carried out the death sentence on seven people, including two women, convicted of murder, making it the first executions in the Persian Gulf kingdom since 2017.
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US approves $3 billion sale of air-defense missile system to Kuwait
Oct 09, 2022 03:54The US State Department has approved a $3 billion military deal with Kuwait that paves the way for the sale of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missiles System (NASAMS) to the Persian Gulf kingdom, the Pentagon declared.
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Kuwaiti athlete quits Karate 1-Premier League in Baku to snub Israeli rival
Sep 04, 2022 02:12Kuwaiti karate fighter Mohammad al-Otaibi has withdrawn from the 2022 Karate 1-Premier League contests in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to avoid facing an Israeli contestant over his support for the Palestinian cause and refusal of normalization with the Tel Aviv regime.
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Kuwaitis endorse boycott of Israel, reject normalization of ties: Poll
Aug 16, 2022 10:32A recent opinion poll has shown that most Kuwaitis support boycott of Israel and reject a normalization of relations with the occupying regime.
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Amid warming ties, Kuwait names first ambassador to Iran in over six years
Aug 15, 2022 02:38Kuwait has appointed an ambassador to Iran, more than six years after the Persian Gulf country recalled its envoy from Tehran following Saudi Arabia’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic.
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Shops in Kuwait remove Indian products after official's sacrilegious remarks against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Jun 07, 2022 00:21Superstores in Kuwait remove Indian products from their shelves after sacrilegious remarks against the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) by an official in India's ruling party prompted calls on social media to boycott Indian goods.
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Dozens in Kuwait protest against political stagnation
May 26, 2022 09:12Dozens of Kuwaitis join marches in the capital to protest against political stagnation brought about by the government’s resignation and suspension of the parliament’s sessions.
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Kuwaiti wheelchair fencer quits IWAS World Cup to avoid Israeli opponent
May 23, 2022 01:57A Kuwaiti wheelchair fencer has withdrawn from the second International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) World Cup of 2022 in Thailand over a draw that set her on course for a match-up against an Israeli opponent.