Failed asylum seeker who attempted attack on Israeli embassy jailed for life Kuwait-born Abdullah Albadri was tackled by armed police after he jumped onto a fence at the embassy in Kensington. Evening Standard · 4h ago
Takeaways from AP report on Iranian attack in Kuwait that killed 6 US soldiers and wounded dozens The U.S. soldiers based at Kuwait's Port Shuaiba headed into the Iran war without having implemented a broad-based plan for a mass casualty event The Independent UK · 9h ago
Soldiers Googled nearest hospital in Kuwait after Iran attack, claiming military’s medical system failed to help In a rare step for active-duty troops, nine injured service members spoke on the record, describing a military medical apparatus that frequently left them fighting to secure treatment on their own The Independent UK · 9h ago
Exclusive: Soldiers and Gold Star families press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike It's the deadliest strike against American troops during the war with Iran The Independent UK · 10h ago
Asian Games 2026: India wins silver medal in women's trap team event The Indian women's shooting team of Neeru, Aashima Ahlawat, and Manisha Keer won a silver medal at the Asian Games. They finished with a score of 328 points, three points ahead of Kuwait, which took bronze. Neeru had a standout performance scoring 118 out of 125, while her teammates contributed… The Economic Times · Sep 29
CBSE Class 12 fresh exams: Board to hold exams for students in 7 West Asian countries whose papers were cancelled; no fee to be charged CBSE will conduct fresh Class 12 examinations for eligible students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE whose results were prepared under a special assessment scheme after board exams were cancelled due to the prevailing war situation. Students can appear for subjects of their choice among… The Economic Times · Sep 22
Active-duty military members leak images of damage to US planes and bases during Iran war Previously unseen photos show the aftermath of Iranian strikes on US facilities in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait The Independent UK · Sep 16
Operation Epic Fury: IG report reveals $33B war costs, loss of multiple F-15E Strike Eagles, and diplomatic strain Months of bombing and missile attacks on Iran are yet to yield any substantive gains to the US. While President Donald Trump has on several occasions claimed that the American military is winning the war, Iran has time and again bounced back to hit US bases in the Middle East.… The Economic Times · Sep 15
Oil prices dive on signs of Hormuz diplomacy while Saudi Arabia is left hanging in fight against an Iranian ally threatening crude's other chokepoint Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council—which is comprised of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman—will meet their Iranian counterpart on Monday. Fortune · Sep 11
Rs 1.09 crore remittance sent home by an Indian working in Kuwait, but he didn't file ITR, received income tax notice; gets relief in ITAT Ahmedabad Indian man working in Kuwait oilfields, got his salary in National Bank of Kuwait, remitted Rs 1.09 crore back to family in India, files no ITR, got an unexplained money tax notice u/s 69; he partially wins case in ITAT Ahmedabad The Economic Times · Sep 10
Iran strikes US base in Jordan, threatens more retaliation after tanker attacks Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck a US military base in Jordan with missiles. This action followed US forces destroying five Iranian oil tankers earlier. Global oil prices climbed significantly as the conflict escalated in the region. Iran vowed further retaliation against oil tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain. The ongoing conflict has… The Economic Times · Sep 9
Middle East live: Israel gives UK 30 days to close consulate in Jerusalem Israel has given Britain 30 days to close its East Jerusalem consulate in response to UK sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements, a move Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended Wednesday as necessary to “stand against injustice” in the occupied West Bank. The UK, France and Canada joined on Tuesday nine… France 24 · Sep 8
US targets multiple Iranian oil tankers in latest retaliatory strike American forces have targeted several Iranian oil tankers, an official said on Tuesday under condition of anonymity to address sensitive military operations. It follows further attempted missile strikes against a US Navy vessel. This represents the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes as Washington and Tehran drift back into… The Independent UK · Sep 8
Kuwait third US ally attacked in two days; Iranian military toll hits 13 this week Tehran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday the deaths of six more military personnel from US strikes this week, bringing the military death toll to at least 13. In the latest report on military deaths, Tasnim said six members of the regular military, including three pilots, had been killed… The Economic Times · Sep 3
International Business Times · Sep 3 Iran Again Attacked Gulf Countries. Oil Is Climbing Further. Kuwait said it intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3 Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’ Air bases used by US in UAE and Kuwait hit as Israeli defence chief says Iran’s regime fears collapse due to economic pressures
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Iran strikes Kuwait in retaliation for US bombardments, and other Mideast news Iran targeted Kuwait on Thursday, continuing its attacks on Gulf states after the U.S. bombarded Iran earlier this week
Times Life · Sep 3 Passport Renewal, ECR Status and Blank Pages: Three Things That Stop Indian Travellers at the Airport The ECR Stamp That Quietly Limits Where You Can GoECR stands for Emigration Check Required. If your passport carries this designation, printed inside the front cover, you cannot travel to 18 specific countries for employment without clearance from the Protector of Emigrants office under the Ministry of External Affairs. The…
France 24 · Sep 3 Iran hits US targets in Mideast, wedding strikes being probed, Vance says Iran said on Thursday it hit US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE in retaliation for a US strike on a wedding party that killed four people and injured nearly 70. While the US military has reiterated that it never targets civilians, Vice President JD Vance said the strike…
France 24 · Sep 3 Toppling Iran’s Islamic regime ‘within reach’, Netanyahu says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday voiced confidence that Iran's Islamic republic could soon fall, saying it was weaker than ever as Iran's army said it targeted US bases in the UAE and Kuwait. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Iran targets US allies in Gulf after overnight attacks, and other Mideast news Iran has targeted U.S. Gulf allies, firing drones at Kuwait and Bahrain after U.S. airstrikes in Iran
The Economic Times · Sep 2 What are Iran's options to retaliate as open warfare resumes with the US? The US launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, prompting Iranian missile strikes on what Tehran said were US assets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Pakistan, Kuwait sign agreement to enhance defence cooperation Pakistan and Kuwait signed a new defence cooperation agreement. This protocol extends military assistance in training and border management. The agreement significantly enhances existing military cooperation frameworks. Both nations aim to strengthen their defence ties and mutual interests. This collaboration reflects deep trust and shared strategic interests.
The Economic Times · Aug 26 'No other option': Gulf expats hunker down between bouts of war Foreign workers are largely staying in Gulf countries despite six months of conflict, choosing higher, tax-free salaries over weaker prospects back home. Some have sent families home for safety while continuing to work, highlighting the economic dependence of millions of expatriates on Gulf jobs.
The Economic Times · Aug 25 US prepares to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations: Report Embassies slated to restore higher staffing levels include those in Israel, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Iraq and Kuwait, according to the report. The State Department is continuously reviewing the security posture of its diplomatic missions worldwide and is adjusting staffing levels at certain posts in the Middle East…