CBSE announces new marking scheme for Class 10 students in Middle East after exam cancellation amid Iran vs US-Israel war In a major academic shift triggered by ongoing geopolitical tensions amid Iran vs US-Israel war, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out a revised assessment scheme for Class 10 students across the […]
Strong winds, dust storms, and a sharp temperature drop are sweeping across Kuwait / AI Image Meteorology departments across the Gulf have issued a weather alert for strong winds and significantly reduced visibility, particularly in Kuwait, with impacts likely felt in coastal and inland areas today. Officials warn that northwesterly winds exceeding 60 km/h will […]
Kuwait banned pet import for trade, introduced strict pet-import rules / AI Generated Image Kuwait’s Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) has announced a ban on the commercial import of dogs and cats as part of a drive to tackle a rising stray-animal problem in residential areas. The measure limits the flow […]
Indian Embassy in Kuwait limits passport and visa services to emergency cases. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has temporarily restricted its consular, passport and visa services to emergency cases only until Sunday, July 19, citing administrative reasons.In an official notice, the Embassy said only applicants who can provide documents proving the urgency of their request […]
Tensions in the Middle East escalated once again early Wednesday after Iran launched missiles towards US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain. According to the US central command (CENTCOM), the missiles failed to hit their targets and were either intercepted or broke apart before impact. In response, the US military carried out strikes on an […]
An Iranian ballistic missile strike on a US military facility in Kuwait damaged two MQ-9 Reaper drones and caused minor injuries to several American personnel, Bloomberg reported, citing a unnamed person familiar with the incident.The report said the Fateh-110 missile targeted Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait within the past 24 hours. Although Kuwaiti […]
Kuwait has enacted significant changes to its citizenship law, empowering the government to grant and revoke nationality with greater authority. The new decree tightens eligibility criteria, particularly for naturalisation and marriage-based applications, while reinforcing strict rules against dual nationality. These reforms aim to safeguard national identity and address past irregularities, ensuring citizenship is granted strictly […]
The survivors of what is described as the deadliest Iranian attack on US forces since the conflict began have challenged the Pentagon’s account of events. The US military officials said that their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed when six service members were killed and more than 20 others were injured in a drone […]
Kuwait sets 10-Dinar cash limit across 6 service sectors/Image: Getty Images Kuwait has introduced new rules limiting the use of cash in several service industries, with payments above 10 Kuwaiti dinars now required to be made through electronic or banking channels. The decision was issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under Minister Osama […]
Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s key oil facility at Mina al-Ahmadi refinery on Friday, triggering fires at the site, Kuwait’s state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said, adding that no injuries were reported.The company said firefighters were working to control the blazes following the attack, which marks another escalation in strikes on critical energy infrastructure in the Gulf […]
