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a day ago
- Politics
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Kuwait Amir congratulates Columbia Pres. on Independence Day
A+ A- diwan 20/07/2025 LOC15:51 12:51 GMT KUWAIT, July 20 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Sunday a cable to President of Columbia Gustavo Petro, congratulating him on his country's Independence Day. In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished the President of Columbia wellbeing, and Republic of Columbia and its friendly people all progress and prosperity. (end) mt
Kuwait News Agency
a day ago
- Politics
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Frist Deputy PM attends new batch graduation of officers
A+ A- الأمن 19/07/2025 LOC23:41 20:41 GMT KUWAIT, July 19 (KUNA) -- First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah witnessed on Saturday the graduation of the 32nd batch of officers of Saad Al-Abdullah Academy of Security Sciences totaling 212. A ceremony was held at retired Maj. Gen. Abdulatif Al-Thuwaini's theater, in the presence of Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Ali Al-Adwani and other senior officers. In a speech, Sheikh Fahad congratulated these cadets on joining the security institution, lauding their commitment and discipline. Upon the instructions of the wise political leadership, the Ministry of Interior has been paying much attention to rehabilitate humans and upgrading the efficiency of security cadres, out of its belief that security is achieved by well-trained national personnel able to cope up with challenges, the minister said. He prayed to Allah the Almighty to maintain security and stability to Kuwait, under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah - the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. (end) First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister witnesses the graduation of Saad Al-Abdullah Academy officers First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister witnesses the graduation of Saad Al-Abdullah Academy officers First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister witnesses the graduation of Saad Al-Abdullah Academy officers
Kuwait News Agency
2 days ago
- Health
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Aid agencies appeal for famine relief for Gazans
A+ A- انسان 19/07/2025 LOC20:27 17:27 GMT GAZA, July 19 (KUNA) -- Several government, trade unions and civil society organizations in Palestine appealed for the international community to open humanitarian corridors into Gaza Strip and help deliver urgent life-saving assistances to the residents trapped in the conflict. Famine and acute malnutrition have reached unprecedented levels in the Strip, putting in jeopardy thousands of lives, particularly children, the media office of Gaza government said in an urgent appeal on Saturday. The humanitarian disaster is getting out of control with huge numbers of people in dire need of food and medical assistances, the statement stressed. Meanwhile, the health authorities said in a press release that the number of child mortalities due to malnutrition topped 68. Due to rampant famine, the casualty sections at hospitals across Gaza governorates register unprecedented numbers of people suffering from syncope related to hypoglycemia, the statement noted. Meanwhile, the UNRWA said that between July 7 and 13, its medical teams provided 5,400 consultations for post-natal and pregnant women at high risk, 3,126 dental and oral health consultations in fixed and mobile clinics, and 2,087 physiotherapy rehabilitation services sessions in health centres and medical points. "Nutritional assessments are being conducted in UNRWA health centres and medical points reaching children from six to 59 months of age," the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East noted in a press release. Between June 16 and 30, 10,638 children were screened for malnutrition, with over 8.5 percent presenting with some form of malnutrition. Overall, since January 2024, more than 240,000 children under the age of five have been screened for malnutrition in UNRWA health facilities and medical points. One in 10 children were malnourished, the statement regretted. In a tweet on its X account, the UN agency reported that Salam - a female child under 7 months old, received emergency treatment from its health teams yesterday, but "sadly she died later in the day." "She is one of thousands of malnourished children in Gaza. More cases are detected every day," according to the tweet. (end) Aid agencies appeal for famine relief for Gazans Aid agencies appeal for famine relief for Gazans Aid agencies appeal for famine relief for Gazans Aid agencies appeal for famine relief for Gazans Aid agencies appeal for famine relief for Gazans
Kuwait News Agency
4 days ago
- Politics
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Malaysia condemns Israeli occupation airstrikes on Damascus
A+ A- الشؤون السياسية 17/07/2025 LOC09:04 06:04 GMT KUALA LAMPUR, July 17 (KUNA) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday condemned Israeli ocupation airstrikes on the Syrian capital, Damascus. In a statement, Ibrahim said the strikes came after years of suffering by the Syrian people, stressing that Syria "deserves peace, not more bloodshed or foreign interference." "These strikes constitute a clear violation of international law and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement between Israel and Syria," He affirmed that Malaysia stands with the Syrian people and calls for an immediate halt to these violations and a commitment to humanitarian principles and the rule of law. He emphasized that Malaysia will not stop at condemnation but will continue to support any international efforts to halt the aggression and protect innocent civilians in Syria. Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had announced on Wednesday the postponement of the planned visit by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Al-Shebani to Malaysia, originally scheduled for July 16-17, due to "unforeseen circumstances." The ministry urged media outlets to suspend or withdraw any related information until a new date is set, affirming that details will be announced in due course. (end)
Kuwait News Agency
7 days ago
- Business
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Algerian, Belgian FMs discuss bilateral relations, regional developments
A+ A- Politics 14/07/2025 LOC16:27 13:27 GMT ALGIERS, July 14 (KUNA) -- Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmad Attaf met on Monday with his Belgian counterpart Maxime Prevot to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and the latest developments regarding the Palestinian issue and the situation in the region. In a statement, the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs Ahmad Attaf received Monday at the Ministry's headquarters Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, and Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of Belgium, Maxime Prevot, who is on an official visit to Algeria. The statement explained that "Attaf held a one-on-one meeting with his Belgian counterpart, followed by an extended working session with the participation of members of both delegations." It added that the meetings "provided an opportunity to review the state of friendship and cooperation relations between the two countries and to explore ways of advancing them to broader horizons." The statement further noted that both sides agreed on the need to take concrete steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly by activating follow-up mechanisms, reviewing the legal framework, and encouraging interaction between business communities to seize potential partnership opportunities in sectors such as renewable energy, transport, mining, food industries, and pharmaceuticals. On the multilateral front, the two ministers addressed "partnership relations between Algeria and the European Union and joint efforts aimed at promoting peace, security, and sustainable development in the Euro-Mediterranean space." According to the statement, they also exchanged views on a range of current international and regional issues, particularly the developments in the Palestinian issue, the situation in the Sahel region, and the Russia-Ukraine war. (end) Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmad Attaf with his Belgian counterpart Maxime Prevot Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmad Attaf with his Belgian counterpart Maxime Prevot
