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UAE joins Muslim nations in condemning India over Prophet remarks

UAE foreign ministry says the BJP officials’ comments were ‘contrary to moral and humanitarian values and principles’.

Al Jazeera

Saudi PIF Close to Buying Stake in Starbucks Middle East

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been shortlisted to buy a stake in the Middle East, North Africa, and central Asia Starbucks franchise held by Alshaya Group, revealed sources. The Starbucks franchise has several hundred outlets in 14 countries across the Middle East, Russia, and central Asia. Last year,…

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‘Intellectual debate’: How papers and TV covered diplomatic fallout of BJP leaders’ Prophet remarks

India has been forced into diplomatic firefighting as remarks made by two BJP leaders against Prophet Muhammad have sparked outrage in several Arab capitals. On Sunday, the governments of Qatar, Kuwait and Iran summoned India’s envoys and expressed their anger, even handing over diplomatic notes of protest and demanding a…

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BJP forced to act against party functionaries due to pressure from other countries: Left parties

The CPI and CPI (M) say that the BJP were forced to suspend Nupur Sharma and expel Naveen Kumar Jindal for their remarks against the Prophet, facing pressure from countries like Kuwait and Qatar.

The Hindu

Qatar, other Muslim nations condemn India over anti-Islam remarks

Doha says it expects a ‘public apology’ from New Delhi over comments made by two BJP members against Prophet Muhammad.

Al Jazeera

Muslim nations slam India over insulting remarks about Islam

India is facing major diplomatic outrage from Muslim countries after two top officials in the ruling Hindu nationalist party made derogatory references to Islam and the Prophet

The Independent UK

Indian government in the eye of a diplomatic storm after hate remarks about Prophet

Iran, Qatar and Kuwait summon the countries' Indian ambassadors, to lodge protests after remarks made by India's ruling party spokeswoman about the Prophet Mohammed.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Offensive Statements against Prophet Mohammed

Gulf countries condemned on Sunday offensive statements by a spokesperson of India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that were deemed offensive to the Prophet Mohammed. The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed its vehement condemnation of the statements, stressing its constant rejection of insults to symbols of Islam and symbols and figures of…

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Hate remarks against the Prophet | West Asian nations demand public apology from Indian government

External Affairs Ministry distances itself from offensive comments as OIC, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan issue strong condemnations

The Hindu

Magnitude 5 Earthquake Strikes Kuwait

An earthquake of magnitude 5 struck Kuwait, the ministry of information tweeted on Saturday. The ministry said "the Kuwait National Seismic Network recorded an earthquake measuring 5 ... southwest of al-Ahmadi, and it occurred at exactly 04:28:02 a.m. Kuwait time (0128 GMT), at a depth of 5 km (3 miles)".…

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Rainbow Flap: Biden Pride tweet draws objection from Kuwait

A U.S. Embassy tweet of a rainbow-flag-festooned message by President Joe Biden in support of Pride Month has drawn a diplomatic protest from Kuwait

The Independent UK

Kuwait summons top U.S. diplomat over embassy's Pride month tweets "supporting homosexuality"

Rights for LGBTQ+ people are severely restricted in Kuwait and sex between men is punishable by up to 7 years in prison.

Axios

Kuwait summons top US diplomat for embassy’s Pride Month tweets ‘supporting homosexuality’

Homosexuality is punishable by law in a number of majority-Muslim countries, including Kuwait

The Independent UK

Kuwait's foreign ministry summons U.S. Embassy official over tweets

Kuwait's Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned the United States Embassy's acting charge d'affaires over tweets the embassy published that "support homosexuality", the ministry said in a statement.

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Kuwait Commerce Ministry Says There Are Enough Food Reserves

Kuwait’s basic food supplies are reassuring and are at their highest levels, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday. It called on citizens and expatriates not to respond to or republish any fake news on social media citing people or unofficial bodies calling on people to store basic…

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Saudi FM Says 'Not Enough Progress' Made at Talks with Iran

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah revealed on Tuesday that "some" progress has been made in talks with Iran, but it was "not enough." "Our hands are stretched out," he told a World Economic Forum panel on security in the Middle East. Joining Prince Faisal on the…

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Kuwait Interior Ministry Warns against Gathering at Erada Square on Wednesday

The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry warned on Tuesday against holding any protest rally at al-Erada Square, which faces the National Assembly. Any gathering of the sort will be viewed as a violation of the law and anyone involved will be held legally accountable. Former lawmaker Saleh al-Malla had called for a…

The Independent UK

Flights disrupted and people urged to stay home as sandstorms hit Middle East

Sandstorms are typical during summers but in recent months, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia have been battered by an unprecedented number

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More hardship as new sandstorm engulfs parts of Middle East

A sandstorm has blanketed parts of the Middle East including Iraq, Syria, Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

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Low Turnout in Kuwait's 13th Municipal Council Elections

Kuwait's 13th Municipal Council elections were held on Saturday amid tight security preparations, with 38 candidates competing in eight constituencies. Male and female voters went to the polls to elect eight members of the Municipal Council, as only one candidate applied in each of the seventh and tenth constituencies, putting…

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World’s Tallest Building Engulfed as Mideast Sandstorms Hit UAE

The world's tallest building disappeared behind a grey layer of dust on Wednesday as sandstorms that have swept the Middle East hit the United Arab Emirates, prompting weather and traffic warnings. The 828-metre (2,716 ft, 6ins) Burj Khalifa, which towers over Dubai and is usually visible across the busy financial…

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Kuwaiti, Iraqi Ports Halt Operations Due to Bad Weather

Kuwait Ports Authority suspended all maritime operations at its three ports on Monday due to bad weather, the state news agency KUNA reported. The three ports were Shuwaikh port, Shuaiba port and Doha port, the agency added. The General Company for Ports of Iraq on Monday halted all marine operations…

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Gulf Leaders Mourn Passing of UAE's Sheikh Khalifa

Gulf countries mourned on Friday the passing of United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Sabah offered their condolences on behalf of the Kuwaiti government and people to…

Reuters

Kuwait's octogenarian emir departs to Italy on private visit

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah traveled to Italy on Thursday on a "private visit", state news agency KUNA reported without providing further details.

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King Salman Sends Written Message to Emir of Kuwait

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz dispatched on Wednesday a written message to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message covered bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Kuwait and ways to support and develop them. The message…

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