Kuwait: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has returned to Kuwait following his participation in the 62nd Munich Security Conference.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Sheikh Ahmad led Kuwait's delegation at the prestigious international security forum, marking the country's active engagement in global security dialogues.
In Kuwait, Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights, Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Al-Sabah, emphasized the nation's commitment to enhancing women's roles in society, under the guidance of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This reflects Kuwait's ongoing efforts to promote gender equality and empowerment.
Meanwhile, Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah hosted a meeting at Bayan Palace with Lieutenant General Ahmad Khalifa, Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, underscoring the close military cooperation between Kuwait and Egypt.
In Cairo, the Kuwait-based Namma charity distributed approximately 1,300 food baskets to families in need, as part of its efforts leading up to the holy month of Ramadan. Additionally, Namaa Charity, connected with the Kuwait Social Reform Society, has been involved in a relief campaign in Jordan, offering support to Syrian and Palestinian refugees and impoverished Jordanian families.
In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of nine Palestinians and injured several others. The Palestinian Presidency has expressed grave concerns over the Israeli occupation's decision to classify lands in the West Bank as state property. This decision has drawn criticism from the African Union, which opposes the forced displacement of Palestinians.
In Washington, US President Donald Trump announced that member states of the newly formed Board of Peace are pledging over USD 5 billion for Gaza's reconstruction and humanitarian needs. Concurrently, US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces have targeted more than 30 ISIS sites in Syria through 10 airstrikes.
In Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike claimed the lives of four individuals, as confirmed by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. Meanwhile, in Marib, Yemen, a shopping center fire caused the death of one person and left 13 others suffering from suffocation.