December 19, 2025

US Airstrikes on Vessels Kill 5 People in E. Pacific

Eastern pacific: The US army reported the death of five individuals following airstrikes on two vessels involved in narco-trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific.

According to Kuwait News Agency, the US army stated that on December 18, under t…

BOJ Raises Policy Rate to 30-Year High of 0.75 Pct

Tokyo: Japan’s central bank on Friday raised its policy interest rate to around 0.75 percent from 0.5 percent, the highest level in about 30 years. At a two-day monetary policy meeting, the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) nine-member Policy Board unanimously de…

Kuwait Oil Price Rises by 63 Cents to USD 59.55 Per Barrel

Kuwait city: The price of Kuwaiti oil increased by 63 cents to reach USD 59.55 per barrel on Thursday, as reported by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Friday. This marks a rise from the previous day’s price of USD 58.92 per barrel.

Accordin…