Kuwait's top news — 18 October 2026
30 stories from 9 newspapers — ranked by how many newspapers covered each event, with a Qiyas summary for each.
Top stories
- 2 newspapers · Al-Qabas · Al-Nahar'Madrid' Calls for Tebas's ResignationReal Madrid has called for Javier Tebas's resignation after he compared the club's efforts to Goebbels' Nazi propaganda.
- Al-AnbaKuwait-France summit todayFrench President Macron arrives for an official visit and holds talks with Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad
- Al-NaharAl-Musha'an discussed regional developments and regional challenges in BakuDeputy Foreign Minister Hamad Al-Musha'an chaired the Kuwait delegation at the Baku summit to discuss regional challenges
- KUNAUAE Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments and Bilateral Relations with Counterparts in Five CountriesThe UAE Foreign Minister discussed regional situations with his British, Russian, Egyptian, Jordanian, and Moroccan counterparts.
- KUNAQatari Prime Minister Discusses Latest Regional Developments with UAE Deputy Prime MinisterThe Qatari Prime Minister discussed the latest regional developments with his UAE counterpart.
- Al-AnbaRubio begins tour to strengthen strategic partnership with Central Asian countriesMarco Rubio begins a tour in Central Asia and India to strengthen trade and strategic ties.
- SarmadGCC: Security of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab Straits is a Shared International ResponsibilityThe Council held its ministerial meeting in Manama, condemning Houthi and Iranian attacks, and affirmed that the security of the Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab straits is a shared international responsibility requiring the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions.
- SarmadRussian Foreign Minister: Trump's Gaza Settlement Plan Remains Ink on PaperRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described Trump's plan for a Gaza settlement as mere ink on paper due to the disregard for international standards.
- Al-WasatKremlin distrusts Zelensky but sees political settlement without him as 'impossible'Moscow insists that reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine is impossible without the current Zelensky leadership, despite doubts about his legitimacy and cooperation with Trump to isolate the Ukrainian president.
- Al-WasatUS Targets 'Mount Axe'President Trump confirmed that the United States may need to target Iran's nuclear facility at 'Mount Axe' to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- Al-RaiHis Highness: May God Protect Saudi Arabia from All HarmThe Emir of Kuwait and the Crown Prince send condolence messages to King Salman following the martyrdom of two officers in a helicopter crash in Najran, with the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry expressing solidarity.
- KUNABahraini Foreign Minister: Saudi Security is an Integral Part of Gulf States' SecurityBahraini Foreign Minister Abdul Latif Al-Zayani affirmed the Gulf Cooperation Council's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemned Houthi attacks, and expressed support for Omani and Qatari mediation efforts between Iran and the United States.
- SarmadInterior Ministry Launches Widespread Security Campaign in Jaleeb Al-Shuyoukh in Coordination with Fire Department and Municipality - SarmadThe Ministry of Interior launched a widespread security campaign in Jaleeb Al-Shuyoukh in coordination with the Fire Department and Municipality, resulting in the arrest of wanted individuals and issuance of violations.
- Al-SeyassahHamad Jaber Al-Ali: Supporting creative individuals with disabilities is a national dutyMinister of Diwan Amiri Affairs affirmed that supporting creative individuals with disabilities is a national duty during a visit to an exhibition at the heart of Kuwaiti heritage.
- Al-SeyassahMajor Bouhassan: Parking in prohibited areas on all roads is a traffic violationAssistant Director of Traffic Awareness at the General Directorate of Traffic, Major Abdullah Bouhassan, confirmed that parking in prohibited areas constitutes a traffic violation requiring legal action to ensure traffic flow and road safety.
- KUNAOmani Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Escalation Containment Efforts with Egyptian and French CounterpartsThe Omani Foreign Minister discussed coordination measures to contain regional escalation with his Egyptian and French counterparts.
- KUNABahraini and Saudi Ministers of Communications Discuss Enhancing Cooperation and Integration in Communications and TechnologyBahraini Minister of Transport and Communications Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed met with Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah al-Sawwah in Manama to discuss ways to enhance cooperation.
- Al-RaiKuwaiti Commitment to Strengthening Gulf Cooperation and Intensifying Coordination with RussiaKuwaiti Foreign Minister Jara Al-Jaber chairs a delegation at GCC meetings and strategic dialogue with Russia in Bahrain.
Economy
- 2 newspapers · Al-Seyassah · Al-NaharOil Prices Rise to $110 per BarrelOil prices surge due to Russian and Middle Eastern tensions.
- Al-NaharAl-Rafai: Supporting the Private Sector a PriorityFinance Minister Yaqoub Al-Rafai emphasized the priority of supporting the private sector and economic diversification during his meeting with Ajai Banga in Bangkok.
- Al-Seyassah7,144 Kuwaitis at 'National Oil Company'... Localization leap by SeptemberKuwait Petroleum Corporation's localization rate rises to 93.58%, with names of accepted candidates to be announced soon.
- SarmadFirst Deputy PM Discusses Strengthening Joint Cooperation with Commander of U.S. Fifth Fleet - SarmadThe First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Saud Al-Sabah, received Vice Admiral Kurt A. Risch, Commander of U.S. Central Command, Fifth Fleet, and Joint Forces, on the occasion of his visit to Kuwait.
- Al-WasatForeign investments in Kuwaiti banks reach KD 4.54 billionA report by Al-Shal Company revealed a 12.5 percent decline in foreign investments in shares of Kuwaiti banks listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, while deposits and claims on the private sector continued to grow.
- Al-NaharSaudi Arabia: Central Bank Independence EssentialSaudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan stressed the necessity of central bank independence to ensure price stability.
- Al-NaharOil Surges to Highest Level of $110 per BarrelBrent crude jumped to $110, supported by supply risks from Iran, while Trump issued punitive exemptions.
- Al-JaridaMacron: Protests Will Be Banned if Necessary After RiotsThe French President announced that protests will be banned if necessary following violent riots, with a review of police operations.
- Al-Seyassah'Joint Khafji Operations' signs MoU with 'Aramco' and 'SLB' to develop 'Raed Platform'Joint Khafji Operations signed a memorandum of understanding with Digital Aramco and SLB to develop the Raed smart offshore platform, which relies on artificial intelligence and automation.
Arab & world
- 2 newspapers · Al-Rai · Al-NaharMohamed bin Zayed and Khalid bin Salman discuss achieving lasting peace in the regionDiscussed regional developments and fraternal relations between the two countries.
- Al-RaiTrump supports Netanyahu staying to 'complete the mission' against IranTrump supports Netanyahu in Israeli elections and warns against completing the mission against Iran alone, while Araghchi insists on conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz.
- Al-RaiGulf reliance on Russia to 'control' IranGulf meetings in Manama urge Russia to pressure Iran to stop attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
