The American Express Times
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Iran Targets Kuwait Infrastructure with Missile and Drone Attacks
Kuwait condemned Iran after multiple missile and drone strikes targeted the country’s critical infrastructure, causing fires, injuries, and extensive damage to oil, power, and water facilities. The attacks led Kuwait to hold Iran responsible under international law and prompted heightened security measures, emergency responses, and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.
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Kuwait Airways Reschedules Flights Amid Iranian Attack Disruptions
Kuwait Airways has rescheduled most of its flights following a temporary halt of operations at Kuwait International Airport due to what the airline labeled as…
Judicial Reforms Drive Faster and Smarter Justice System in Kuwait
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Iran’s Misuse of Self-Defense and Impact on Kuwait
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Defense and minerals: Pakistan’s lobbying push in Washington
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Defense Minister and Army Chief Visit Injured Personnel Following Iranian Attacks
Kuwait’s Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, alongside senior military officials, visited wounded soldiers injured in recent drone attacks on military sites attributed…
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Lord’s ODI will not be Rohit’s last: BCCI
India’s cricket management has ruled out rumors that veteran opener Rohit Sharma will retire from international one-day cricket ahead of the third ODI against England…
Kuwait AMR Designated as WHO Collaborating Centre for Medical Responsibility
Kuwait’s Authority for Medical Responsibility (AMR) has been designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Medical Responsibility for four years. This status will…
Democratic split over Zionist aid deepens amid shifting US party dynamics
Over 100 House Democrats voted to reduce U.S. military aid to Israel, revealing a significant split within the party on the issue despite the amendment's…
Japan imperial rules tweaked but continue to bar women emperors
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Follow Root’s example, Brook urges England
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Kuwait Highlights Sustainable Development Progress, Stresses Global Partnerships at UN
Kuwait's representative at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development called for strengthened international cooperation and a stable global environment to meet the 2030…
Kuwait Dive Team Salvages Vessel Off Marina Sharq Coast
The Kuwait Dive Team recently salvaged a sunken vessel off Marina Sharq, Kuwait, continuing their long-standing efforts in marine salvage and environmental protection. This operation…
Kuwait Envoy Joins Gulf-Jordanian Talks with US Lawmakers
Kuwait’s Ambassador to the US, Sheikha Zain Al-Sabah, participated in a joint meeting with Gulf, Jordanian representatives, and Democratic members of the House Foreign Affairs…
Islamic Affairs Ministry Joins 'Waffer' Campaign to Save Power and Water
Kuwait’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has joined the national "Waffer" campaign by promoting energy and water conservation through public awareness, adjusted mosque practices, and installation…
Children among 10 killed in Gaza by Zionist strikes despite ceasefire
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Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms
Former President Donald Trump claimed in a White House address that China hacked 220 million American voter records and alleged widespread voter fraud involving non-citizens…
India launches first hydrogen-powered train in push for greener rail transport
India launched its first hydrogen-powered train on an 89-kilometer route between Jind and Sonipat, featuring a 1,200-kilowatt fuel cell system and supported by the country’s…
Egypt’s Garbage City recyclers benefit from plastic supply shortage sparked by Iran war
Recyclers in Cairo’s Manshiyet Nasser district are seeing increased demand for plastic due to supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz…
Boeing projects new-generation aircraft dominance by 2045 amid production ramp-up
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Xi Jinping calls for international cooperation in AI development at Shanghai conference
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged for increased global cooperation in AI development at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, emphasizing that no single nation…
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NBK Reaffirms Leadership with Five Prestigious Euromoney Awards
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NIC Named Best Investment Bank in Kuwait for Equity Capital Markets
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Cameroon Cracks Down on Under-Reported Gold Production
Cameroon’s government announced new measures to combat under-reporting and illegal exports of gold by mining companies, which have caused an estimated $3.5 billion loss in…
Living with Bears: Tensions Rise in Greek Mountain Villages
The brown bear population in northern Greece’s Western Macedonia has nearly doubled to around 900, leading to more frequent bear incursions into villages and rising…
Cuban Lives Cut Short as Health System Flatlines
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Armenian Apricots Become Battleground with Russia
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