Kuwait's top news — 14 October 2026
30 stories from 8 newspapers — ranked by how many newspapers covered each event, with a Qiyas summary for each.
Top stories
- 2 newspapers · Al-Nahar · SarmadRussia: Decision to Grant Asylum to Assad on Humanitarian Grounds is Final and Irrevocable - SarmadThe Russian Deputy Foreign Minister affirmed that the decision to grant Bashar al-Assad political asylum is final and irrevocable, following the collapse of his rule and the opposition's entry into Damascus.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Nahar · KUNASigning of Government Partner Sponsorship AgreementThe General Authority for Youth and Sports signed a government partner sponsorship agreement for the Saudi Super Cup, involving Kuwaiti and Saudi clubs.
- Al-NaharAl-Roumi to 'Al-Efayaa': Enhancing Preventive and Operational CapabilitiesHead of the General Fire Force emphasizes strengthening readiness and international cooperation to face disasters.
- KUNAUS Secretary of State calls for de-escalation between Ethiopia and EritreaMarco Rubio urges Abiy Ahmed to reduce tensions and return to dialogue.
- KUNAYemeni Prime Minister: Houthi militia's targeting of civilians and siege of Taiz is a war crimeYemeni Prime Minister Sha'ath Mohsen Al-Zandani condemned the Houthi militia's targeting of civilians and the siege of Taiz city, calling it a war crime that is not subject to a statute of limitations, and urged the international community to intervene urgently.
- Al-AnbaForeign Minister Reviews Negotiation Path with Israel with Russian Foreign Affairs Committee ChairYousef Al-Rumaiyan discusses bilateral relations and the negotiation path with Israel with Denisov.
- Al-WasatHead of General Fireforce: Kuwait Continues to Enhance Efforts to Mitigate Disaster and Crisis RisksHead of the General Fireforce affirmed that Kuwait is strengthening its disaster risk management system locally and internationally
- Al-NaharAl-Yousef: 'Who Could Forget Saudi Arabia's Stance?'Fahd Al-Yousef affirmed Kuwait's full support for Saudi Arabia and the Interior Ministry's readiness to host Saudi Super Cup fans in December, facilitating entry procedures.
- KUNAUK Prime Minister pledges continued support for Ukraine with weapons and air defense systemsUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to continue supporting Ukraine with weapons and air defense systems during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London.
- Al-AnbaJordanian Crown Prince: Saudi security is our security; Pakistani PM: We stand with the Kingdom under the Mecca AgreementThe Jordanian Crown Prince, Pakistani Prime Minister, Qatari Cabinet, Muslim World League, and South Korea condemn the attacks and reaffirm their support for Saudi Arabia.
- KUNAUS military announces destruction of Iranian ship in the Gulf of OmanUS Central Command announced the destruction of an Iranian ship that was monitoring US forces in the Gulf of Oman.
- Al-JaridaGermany: 'Second patient' with HIV/AIDS declared curedThomas Kahrer announces his recovery from HIV after 11 years of treatment at Charité Hospital.
- KUNABahrain strongly condemns Houthi militia attacks on civilian and economic facilities in Saudi ArabiaThe Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strong condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities, voicing full solidarity with Riyadh and calling on the UN Security Council to take measures to stop these attacks and hold the perpetrators accountable.
- SarmadKuwait to unify next Friday's sermon to show solidarity with Saudi Arabia against Houthi aggression - SarmadKuwait's Ministry of Islamic Affairs decides to unify next Friday's sermon to emphasize solidarity with Saudi Arabia and confront Houthi aggression.
- Al-AnbaOman and Pakistan Sign Agreements and MoUs to Enhance Bilateral CooperationOmani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi meets Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad.
- Al-AnbaMansour Briefs Aoun on His Talks in Morocco: Extending UNIFIL Mandate is the Best Solution to Avoid a Vacuum in the SouthThe Defense Minister briefed President Aoun on the results of his talks in Morocco, emphasizing the necessity of extending the UNIFIL mission to ensure stability in the south and avoid any security vacuum.
Economy
- Al-WasatFinance Minister Discusses Investment Opportunities and Development of Kuwaiti Workforce in BangkokAl-Rifai discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation with Egypt and the World Bank, as well as workforce development
- KUNAMarine Le Pen, Right-Wing Candidate for French Presidency, Deplores Attempts to Expedite EU Budget AgreementMarine Le Pen has condemned European Commission efforts to accelerate the long-term budget agreement ahead of the 2027 French elections, calling it an attempt to preempt democratic choices.
- KUNATrump announces major Japanese investments in US semiconductor industryTrump announces $21 billion Japanese investment to build semiconductor facilities in New York
- Al-JaridaIMF: Strong growth won't be fast enough to resolve US debt crisisThe International Monetary Fund warned that economic growth alone is insufficient to resolve the United States' debt crisis quickly enough, while the head of the European Central Bank believes the issue requires specific measures.
- Al-JaridaNetflix to cut 6% of its workforceCo-CEOs announce job cuts in a memo to employees.
- Al-AnbaFinance Minister: Kuwait demonstrated high resilience in facing economic challengesThe Finance Minister strengthens partnerships with the IMF and World Bank, affirming Kuwait's resilience.
- Al-WasatIMF Expects Kuwait's Economy to Contract by 16.7% in 2026Projections indicate a 16.7% contraction in Kuwait's economy in 2026, with growth expected to return in 2027
Arab & world
- Al-SeyassahCatholic Church: Kuwait's re-election to the Human Rights Council reflects its prestigious statusBishop Perardi congratulates the Kuwaiti leadership and people on the diplomatic achievement, highlighting Kuwait's prominent standing
- Al-RaiNetanyahu: Iran's Arms Seek to Launch Missiles and Execute Attacks Against IsraelNetanyahu warns of imminent Iranian attacks.
- Al-NaharRishi Sunak: Trump is a symptom of the decline of US hegemonyRishi Sunak views Trump as merely a symptom of the decline of American hegemony, amid escalating geopolitical uncertainty.
- Al-NaharSaudi and UAE foreign ministers discuss regional developmentsSheikh Abdullah bin Zayed condemns attacks on King Khalid Airport and supports Saudi security.
- Al-NaharBurnham: 'Fairford' incident directed by the IRGCBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed that the threat to Fairford Air Base was directed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, leading to the recall of the Iranian ambassador and the imposition of sanctions.
- Al-SeyassahCENTCOM: We Destroyed an Iran-Linked Boat Monitoring and Targeting Our Ships in the Gulf of OmanUS Central Command announced the destruction of an Iranian boat monitoring ships in the Gulf of Oman
Sports
- Al-RaiEnvoy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques: 'Super Cup' in Kuwait Has a 'Different Flavor'The Envoy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Kuwait confirmed that hosting the Saudi Super Cup in Kuwait grants it additional uniqueness due to the Kuwaiti public's great passion for sports.
