Kuwait city: Kuwait has declared Sunday, February 18, as a public holiday to commemorate the Muslim occasion of Al-Israa wal Miraaj, marking the Prophet's Ascension. According to Kuwait News Agency, Kuwait's Supreme Committee for Organizing Sports Championships has confirmed its complete readiness to host the French Super Cup on Thursday at Jaber International Stadium. This event is expected to draw significant attention and participation from both local and international audiences. In Sudan, Kuwait's Patients Helping Fund Society has launched a surgical camp in Khartoum and Kassala states, with the goal of performing approximately 250 specialized operations. This initiative is part of Kuwait's ongoing efforts to provide medical assistance and support to communities in need. In a move to foster educational development, the Embassy of Japan in Kuwait has announced that the Government of Japan is offering a scholarship for Kuwaiti teachers who wish to conduct research in school education. This scholarship a ims to enhance the skills of teachers and contribute to the improvement of educational standards in Kuwait. On the diplomatic front, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have stressed the importance of peaceful resolutions to regional crises, focusing on preserving the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of states, particularly in areas like Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, and the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, in New York, former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appeared in court for the first time, declaring to the judge that he remains the president of Venezuela and claimed to have been forcibly taken from his home in Caracas. In a joint statement, China and Pakistan have called for a comprehensive, permanent, and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the need for sustained peace in the region. Additionally, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated that the decision regarding Greenland's future should be determined solely by Greenland and Denmark. In recent military developments, North Korea cond ucted a hypersonic missile launching drill, with the missiles successfully hitting targets 1,000 km away in the East Sea (Sea of Japan).
