Kuwait's top news — 22 October 2026
22 stories from 7 newspapers — ranked by how many newspapers covered each event, with a Qiyas summary for each.
Top stories
- 2 newspapers · Al-Rai · Al-NaharAl-Jaber: Kuwait stands fully with Saudi ArabiaThe Kuwaiti Foreign Minister renewed his country's support for Saudi Arabia during a call with his Saudi counterpart, and received the Palestinian ambassador to deliver a message.
- KUNALebanese Prime Minister Reaffirms State's Exclusive Control of ArmsLebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed the state's exclusive control of arms, and announced progress in talks with his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to resolve the electricity crisis.
- Al-JaridaKuwait calls on the international community to confront Israeli war crimes against PalestiniansDiplomatic Attaché Mansour Abu Haimed affirmed Kuwait's support for the international mechanism and its stance against Israeli war crimes and Iranian aggression before the UN General Assembly.
- KUNAYemeni Foreign Minister Praises Kuwait's Support and Humanitarian and Development Efforts Aiding the Yemeni PeopleAfrah Al-Zoba praised Kuwait's support and discussed with Ambassador Al-Mutairi ways to enhance relations and address Houthi threats in the Red Sea.
- Al-Wasat10,000 companies currently under auditFahad Al-Yousef reveals audit of 10,000 companies.
- Al-JaridaYemen praises Kuwait's support and stresses the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperationEmphasis on the importance of coordination between Kuwait and Yemen to support the Yemeni government and confront Houthi threats in the Red Sea.
- KUNAEgyptian and UAE Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments in Phone CallForeign ministers of Egypt and UAE discussed bilateral relations and regional developments
- Al-QabasInterior Ministry Releases 94 Prisoners Under the Repentant Rehabilitation ProgramThe Ministry of Interior announced the release of 94 prisoners under the repentant rehabilitation program, implementing the Emir's directives.
- Al-WasatOpening of the Gulf Week for Digitalization events: 'Crisis Management, Innovation, and the Future of Institutions'Minister of Communications emphasizes the necessity of AI for competitiveness, alongside strategic partnerships and digital projects.
- Al-NaharWashington: No Attack on Iran Before Midterm ElectionsThe White House announces Trump's refusal to launch an attack on Iran before the November elections, while Netanyahu plans wide-ranging strikes.
- Al-JaridaKuwait's Embassy in the UAE Receives Foreign Minister's Award for Distinguished Diplomatic MissionThe State of Kuwait's Embassy in the UAE received the Foreign Minister's Award for Distinguished Diplomatic Mission. Emirati Ambassador Matar Al-Nuaimi wished Kuwaiti Ambassador Jamal Al-Ghanim success.
- Al-RaiCommunications Authority urges websites and e-commerce stores to update PHP productsThe Communications Authority has urged websites and e-commerce stores to update PHP software to address critical security vulnerabilities.
- Al-SeyassahGulf Journalists Union Calls for Strengthening Professional Coordination and Countering Disinformation CampaignsThe Gulf Journalists Union has called for enhancing professional coordination, countering disinformation campaigns, and consolidating a Gulf discourse that strengthens unity and solidarity among GCC member states.
Economy
- Al-NaharAl-Yousef: Amir Advised Opening Officials' Doors to CitizensThe Amir advised opening officials' doors to citizens.
- KUNAUS President Accuses Iran of Seeking to Raise Oil Prices Before Midterm ElectionsUS President Donald Trump accused Iran of seeking to raise oil prices ahead of the midterm elections in the United States.
- Al-JaridaOil Prices Surge Amid Rising Regional TensionsKuwaiti and global oil prices rose due to fears of supply disruptions following attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- Al-WasatAl-Abdullah: Enhancing partnership with HSBC Bank GroupThe Prime Minister receives the CEO of HSBC Bank to discuss ways to enhance financial and investment cooperation.
- Al-NaharAl-Omar: AI is a reality reshaping economiesAl-Omar and the Japanese Ambassador stressed the importance of artificial intelligence in shaping economies.
- Al-NaharOil Minister Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation with Ambassadors of UK, France, and JapanOil Minister Tariq Al-Roumi discussed with the ambassadors of the UK, France, and Japan enhancing bilateral relations and joint cooperation in energy and economic sectors.
Arab & world
- Al-SeyassahFrance Closes 'Louvre' and Other Museums on Saturday in Anticipation of ProtestsThe French Ministry of Culture closed the Louvre and other museums on Saturday due to anticipated protests.
- Al-NaharIsrael Threatens to Occupy New Lebanese Territory and Destroy SuburbKatz reveals a new military doctrine targeting the evacuation of the southern suburb and expanding the security buffer zone to the Litani River and Mount Hermon.
- Al-NaharTrump Prevented Netanyahu from Igniting War on October 10A report revealed Trump's opposition to Netanyahu's plan to strike Iran, fearing escalation in the region before the US elections.
