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UNSC extends Iraq mission for another year

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 10:08

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq for another year.

Kuwait jails woman 20 months for anti-emir tweets

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 21:42

Kuwait`s appeals court on Wednesday upheld a 20-month jail term against a female opposition activist for making remarks on social network Twitter that were deemed insulting to the Gulf state`s ruler.

Kuwait discovers new oil and gas field: Official

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 21:24

The Gulf state of Kuwait has discovered a new oil and gas field in Kabed area close to the well-known Manageesh oilfield, Hashem Sayed Hashem, CEO of state-owned Kuwait Oil Co said Monday.

SpiceJet shares surge nearly 8% on bourses

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 18:51

SpiceJet scrip spurt nearly 8 percent Monday following a report that Kuwait Airways was looking to pick up stake in the airline, although the Indian company termed it as media speculation.

Ahamed visits Kuwait, discusses welfare of Indian expatriates

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 19:23

Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed met Kuwait`s top leadership, including Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf, and discussed welfare of Indian expatriate community living in the oil-rich country.

Kuwait sets Parliamentary poll for July 25: Cabinet

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 19:39

Kuwait`s Cabinet said that it has approved a decree setting a legislative poll for July 25.

East Bengal play Semen Padang in AFC Cup quarterfinals

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 18:38

East Bengal will play against Semen Padang of Indonesia in their home and away quarterfinal matches of the AFC Cup football tournament in September.

Kuwait to scrap sponsorship system for hiring labour

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 13:49

Kuwait is likely to scrap the sponsorship system for hiring labour force in the private sector, including the recruitment of expatriate workers, to fight visa trafficking, a media report said on Thursday.

Kuwait hangs `monster` child rapist

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 16:03

Authorities in Kuwait on Tuesday hanged a 33-year-old Egyptian man dubbed a "monster" for the abduction and rape of 17 children under the age of 10, the public prosecution said.

Gulf leaders welcome new Iran president: reports

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 20:35

Leaders of Gulf States, which have tense relations with Iran, have swiftly welcomed moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani`s election as the new president of the Islamic republic, several state news agencies said.

Kuwait court scraps poll, approves electoral law

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 18:36

Kuwait`s top court on Sunday scrapped last December`s parliamentary election, which was boycotted by the opposition, but approved the controversial electoral law that sparked the boycott.

Mongolian President accused of mining license fraud

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 14:39

Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj and his close associates ingeniously duped a South Korean investor into buying a license for a gold mine that was discovered to have no gold value at all.