Kuwait city: Kuwait has successfully reclaimed a new batch of items stolen during the 1990 Iraqi invasion, including books and videotapes owned by the Ministry of Information. This recovery is in line with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions aimed at restoring Kuwait’s cultural and historical assets.
According to Kuwait News Agency, this latest repatriation marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to return the country’s looted heritage. The retrieval of these artefacts underscores the continued cooperation between Kuwait and international bodies in addressing the consequences of the invasion and ensuring that cultural properties are preserved and returned to their rightful owners.
In related developments, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met with Turki Al-Faisal Al-Saud, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, highlighting Kuwait’s engagement with educational and cultural institutions worldwide. Meanwhile, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah has departed for Qatar to represent Kuwait at the Second World Summit for Social Development.
Additionally, the Chinese government has extended its visa exemption policy for Kuwait until December 31, 2026, facilitating travel and cooperation between the two nations. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister chaired a meeting of the Kuwaiti-Saudi Coordination Council’s committees, further strengthening regional ties.
In sports, Kuwait’s Archery Team achieved remarkable success by winning several medals at the second West Asian Archery Championship held in Doha, Qatar. Locally, the FIB World Cup Pairs padel championship has commenced in Kuwait, featuring participation from over 250 male and female players at Arena 360 Mall and the Rafa Nadal Academy.
In humanitarian efforts, Kuwait’s Namaa Charity has launched a project in southern Gaza to provide clothing for children and orphans, benefiting over 300 children from needy families. Meanwhile, Palestinian health authorities reported the arrival of seven martyrs at hospitals in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, amidst ongoing tensions in the region.
In other regional developments, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reported casualties resulting from an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, while the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) disclosed the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners. Additionally, two Palestinians were reported killed in the West Bank governorates of Nablus and Hebron.
In Istanbul, seven Arab and Muslim countries convened to discuss measures for a Gaza ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid. In Afghanistan, the death toll from a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the northern provinces of Balkh and Samangan has risen to 20, with 320 others injured, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the region.