Kuwait city: The State of Kuwait welcomed the Oman-hosted negotiations held between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The discussions have been seen as a positive step towards easing tensions and fostering dialogue between the two nations.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kuwait expressed its strong condemnation of the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in Islamabad. The attack resulted in a tragic loss of life, further emphasizing the need for continued vigilance and international cooperation against terrorism.
Additionally, Kuwait expressed its support for the recent United Arab Emirates-hosted negotiations involving the Russian Federation, Ukraine, and the United States. The outcome of these talks is anticipated to contribute to regional stability and peace efforts.
In sports, Kuwait's Al-Fatat Sport basketball team secured a commanding victory over the UAE's Khorfakkan, with a score of 85-66, as part of the eighth Arab Women's Sports Tournament held in Sharjah. Furthermore, the Kuwaiti Al-Fatat Sports Club volleyball team achieved a 3-0 victory over the Syrian Taldara Club in the same tournament.
Meanwhile, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva has issued a warning regarding the recent Israeli settlement expansion plans in the occupied West Bank. These developments pose a "serious danger" to the establishment of a Palestinian state, highlighting ongoing international concerns over the region's stability.
In Washington, US President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order reaffirming a state of national emergency concerning Iran. This move underscores the ongoing complexities and challenges in US-Iran relations.
In other developments, a senior US official highlighted significant shortcomings in the New START Treaty, as it does not include China, during discussions in Geneva. This omission raises questions about the treaty's effectiveness in the current global strategic environment.
In Islamabad, the death toll from a suicide blast targeting a worship place in Pakistan's federal capital rose to 31, with another 169 injured. In a separate incident, at least 24 militants were killed in two engagements in Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to military sources.