The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the GulfAmerica's military is secretly guiding oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to help ships transfer o...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
UAE and Iran conduct first face-to-face meeting to try deescalating Middle East tensionsUS-Iran war: Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran met face-to-face for the first time since the US-Israeli war ...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Narrow the Gulf for Delhi: Conversation on derisking the future from Hormuz is good news for IndiaThe West Asia crisis presents India a chance to regain global influence. Discussions are underway to secure trade routes beyond the Strait ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
A shadowy Oman-Iran plot provoked Trump’s “blow ’em up” threatUS President Donald Trump has sent a stark message to the Sultanate of Oman, warning of potential military repercussions should it move for...
28 May, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of HormuzKuwait alleges Iran attempted an attack on Bubiyan Island. This incident occurs as U.S. President Trump visits China. Tensions are high in ...
13 May, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable'President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks, hurting hopes of a quick end to the 10-week conflict th...
11 May, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Emirates National Bank of Dubai to facilitate faster local payments in UAE using Visa cards; Know how it helps youVisa card payments in the UAE are now faster. Visa has partnered with Emirates NBD for local processing of card transactions in UAE Dirhams...
01 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Kuwait's emir Sheikh Nawaf laid to rest in low-key ceremonyKuwait's emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who was defence minister when Iraq invaded the oil-rich country in 1990, was laid to rest Sun...
17 Dec, 2023, 10.18 PM IST
Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dies at age 86Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, has died at the age of 86. She was hospitalized in November for an unspecified illnes...
16 Dec, 2023, 03.40 PM IST
Kuwait crown prince dissolves parliament, calls for early electionThe move comes at a time when several opposition lawmakers are staging an open ended sit-in at the parliament complex to press Sheikh Mesha...
22 Jun, 2022, 06.33 PM IST
Kuwait emir hands some duties to crown princeKuwait's crown prince has been asked to carry out some of Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Sabah's constitutional duties on a temporary basis,...
15 Nov, 2021, 04.45 PM IST
Kuwait's government quits, deepening political deadlockThe prime minister must now submit the resignations to the country's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who is widely expected to...
12 Jan, 2021, 11.19 PM IST
Kuwait's late emir body flown home as his successor is sworn inA Kuwaiti government Airbus A340 bearing his remains landed in the capital, where the authorities blocked roads to allow passage of a convo...
30 Sep, 2020, 07.35 PM IST
Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf sworn in as new ruler of KuwaitCrown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah took office as the new ruler of Kuwait in the Parliament after the death of his half-brother Sh...
30 Sep, 2020, 02.31 PM IST
Kuwait's emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah dies at age 91"With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn... the death of Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait," said Sheikh...
29 Sep, 2020, 08.37 PM IST
PM Modi plans to host high-profile Kuwait royalty member amid Gulf outreachThe dates are being finalised, and Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan’s visit to Kuwait next weekend could help firm up...
11 Sep, 2019, 09.37 AM IST