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SalamAir issues urgent travel advisory after suspending flights to multiple destinations amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Low-cost carrier SalamAir has temporarily suspended flights to several Middle Eastern destinations, including Iraq, Lebanon and Iran, until March 28, 2026 and Kuwait City, Sharjah, Doha and Dammam until March 20, 2026. This decision stems from widespread airspace closures and safety concerns due to escalating geopolitical tensions, impacting thousands of…

The Times of India

Kuwait city tower erupts in flames as Iran launches new wave of strikes in the Gulf

Footage shows flames tearing through the upper floors of the public building

The Independent UK

Kuwait government building engulfed by flames after reported drone attack

A huge fire engulfed a tower in Kuwait City after it was hit by a suspected drone amid a wave of Iranian strikes on the country.

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Huge fire engulfs Kuwait City tower amid missile strikes across Middle East

A large tower in Kuwait City caught fire on Sunday morning following drone and missile attacks. Kuwait's military confirmed its air defence systems were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, with explosion sounds resulting from these interceptions. Several civilian facilities across the Gulf country sustained damage from falling debris after…

The Independent UK

Is Kuwait Airport Open? Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed Amid Iran Conflict

KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport (KWI), the country's primary aviation hub, remains fully closed with no commercial flights operating as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to the ongoing escalation in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict that has triggered widespread airspace closures across the Middle East.

International Business Times

UAE to gift memorial monument to Kuwait to honour ‘Brothers Forever’ bond

The United Arab Emirates will gift a memorial monument to Kuwait. It will be installed at Al Shaheed Park in Kuwait City. This gesture celebrates the strong bond between the two nations. The monument symbolizes shared history and destiny. Young Emirati designer Omar Al Gurg will create the landmark. Al…

The Times of India

Raiza Dhillon, Anant Jeet Singh Naruka secure India's 18th and 19th Olympic quota

NEW DELHI: Teenager Raiza Dhillon and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka on Saturday secured two more Paris Games quotas for India after winning silver medals in their respective skeet events at the Asia Olympic Qualification for Shotgun in Kuwait City.

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Lakshay Sheoran wins bronze, misses men's trap Olympic quota by a whisker

NEW DELHI: Asian Games silver medallist Lakshay Sheoran clinched the bronze medal in men's trap at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers for shotgun in Kuwait City. However, despite his strong performance, Sheoran narrowly missed securing one of the two available quota places for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The Times of India

Heavy fog engulfs Kuwait city

Aerial view shows the top of al-Hamra tower through heavy fog obscuring the rest of the skyline of Kuwait City.

The Times of India

India beat Kuwait 2-1 but could not qualify for next year's AFC U-20 Asian Cup

KUWAIT CITY: Skipper Taison Singh and Gurkirat Singh struck in either half as India edged past hosts Kuwait 2-1 in their final qualification match but the third-place finish in Group H was not good enough to qualify for the next year's AFC U-20 Asian Cup.

The Times of India

AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers: India go down to Australia

KUWAIT CITY: India succumbed to their second consecutive defeat at the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers, going down to Australia 1-4 at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium here.

The Times of India

Tough task awaits India against Australia

KUWAIT CITY: Smarting from their defeat against Iraq, India will face a tougher challenge when they play heavyweights Australia in the the AFC U-20 Championship Group H qualifiers here on Sunday.

The Times of India

Inside hottest city in world where deadly temperatures reach 52C and locals stay inside

Last year temperatures rose to 52C in oil-rich Kuwait City - which is when heat becomes dangerous and potentially deadly as its 10C above a healthy body temperatures and halfway to boiling point

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