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Alan Peter Cayetano, Philippine Foreign Secretary. (AFP/ File Photo)

May 3rd, 2018 - 10:13 GMT

Three Philippine Diplomats Face Kidnapping Allegations in Kuwait

Three Philippine embassy personnel in Kuwait have been issued arrest warrants for kidnapping, despite being covered by diplomatic immunity, Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said late Wednesday.

Schemes supported by the fund in Jordan are in the areas of energy, education, agriculture, water, roads and sewage networks. (Shutterstock)

January 30th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Jordan receives $14.1M from Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development

Low oil prices prompted the government to reduce spending notably, with cuts mostly hitting non-essential expenditures with little impact on the domestic economy. (Shutterstock)

September 4th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Kuwait posts $15.2B deficit as low oil continues to exert pressure

Kuwait is preparing a comprehensive economic program to face the challenges imposed by the drop in oil prices and to achieve a balance in the national economy via diversifying income sources and putting an end to wasting public funds. (AFP/File)

August 10th, 2016 - 02:00 GMT

Kuwaiti government hikes up fuel prices

The new city is set to house 25,000 residential units. (Shutterstock)

May 11th, 2016 - 02:00 GMT

Kuwait signs $4B deal with South Korea to build new smart city

It's great to be in Kuwait - especially if you're a woman! (AFP/File)

March 16th, 2016 - 08:24 GMT

Which Arab country has the best gender equality? Hint: It’s in the Gulf

Kuwait security forces patrol the street after a mosque bombing. (AFP/File)

October 27th, 2015 - 04:51 GMT

Kuwait to deport 23 expats over beating of national citizen

August 16th, 2015 - 05:19 GMT

A Hezbollah cell in Kuwait stokes a social media storm

July 6th, 2015 - 07:00 GMT

Hey Jude... Yoko Ono isn’t happy about Jihadi John’s nickname

May 24th, 2015 - 08:00 GMT

Iraq compensates Kuwait $2.97B for 1990 war damages

March 8th, 2015 - 01:12 GMT

Sorry Mom! "Jihadi John" apologizes to parents

The Gulf state is also revising subsidies on electricity, water and petrol, currently sold at well below cost.

June 10th, 2014 - 08:34 GMT

Here comes the avalanche: Kuwait ends diesel subsidies over deficit fears

April 16th, 2014 - 08:00 GMT