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AMMAN, Dec 19, (RTRS): Palestinian billionaire Sabih al- Masri, Jordan’s most powerful businessman, returned to Amman on Tuesday after his release in Saudi Arabia secured …
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Saudis ‘down’ Houthi missile – Riyadh target
RIYADH, Dec 19, (Agencies): Saudi Arabia said it shot down a ballistic missile Tuesday over Riyadh fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi rebels who announced …
Read More »Ministry of Finance says does not recognise virtual currency Bitcoin
Local banks record growth in deposits KUWAIT CITY, Dec 18: Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance does not recognize the virtual currency ‘Bitcoin’ and forbids its trading …
Read More »Over 1,000 held in new raids against illegal expats, felons
Security-men gear up to tackle New Year revelers on roads KUWAIT CITY, Dec 18: Surprise campaigns were launched in various governorates based on directives from Assistant …
Read More »Prosecutors become relic hunters
NEW YORK, Dec 18, (Agencies): The lawmen who knocked on the door of Helen Fioratti’s Park Avenue apartment this fall weren’t hunting for a fugitive …
Read More »Lebanese admits murder of Briton
BEIRUT, Dec 18, (AFP): Lebanese police on Monday arrested a driver suspected of killing British embassy worker Rebecca Dykes after trying to rape her, according …
Read More »Six dead as Amtrak train hurtles off overpass
Vehicles struck by falling train cars DUPONT, Wash, Dec 18, (AP): An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off …
Read More »His Highness Amir to bear ‘Gulf 23’ expenses
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 17, (Agencies): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah has decided to personally bear the costs of the Gulf …
Read More »Fees stay … process open for review
MPs WARN AGAINST CANCELLATION OF HEALTH CHARGES KUWAIT CITY, Dec 17: The extra health fees on expatriates will remain intact; however, the process will be …
Read More »Cabinet commends outcome of OIC summit on Jerusalem
Ministers assigned to take charge of authorities, dev projects KUWAIT CITY, Dec 17, (KUNA): The Cabinet lauded on Sunday the outcome of last week’s urgent …
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