Kuwait's top news — 28 October 2026
19 stories from 7 newspapers — ranked by how many newspapers covered each event, with a Qiyas summary for each.
Top stories
- 2 newspapers · Al-Wasat · SarmadNational Council for Culture, Arts and Letters Honors Gulf Screen Lady with Documentary Showcasing Her CareerThe National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters commemorated the late artist Haya Al-Fahad with a documentary screening, coinciding with the reopening of the Dasma Theater after renovation under the patronage of Al-Salam Group.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-NaharKuwait condemns incursion by Israeli occupation minister and settlers into Al-Aqsa MosqueThe Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the incursion by the Israeli occupation minister and settlers into Al-Aqsa Mosque, expressing its firm rejection of these violations.
- Al-JaridaForeign Minister: Diplomacy is a Pillar for Peace, and Kuwait is Committed to Supporting International PluralismForeign Minister Jara Al-Jaber and UN Under-Secretary-General Ghada Fathi emphasized the role of diplomacy in maintaining peace.
- Al-WasatKuwait: The Veto Should Not Become an Obstacle to the UN's ObjectivesKuwait has called for the non-misuse of the veto power in the Security Council, emphasizing the need to protect civilians and ensure the effectiveness of the international organization.
- Al-NaharMajor Companies... 'Settling Down' in KuwaitMeetings with KKR and BlackRock executives to boost investment
- Al-NaharUnder the Patronage of His Highness the Amir, National Guard Conducts 'Isnad 4' ExerciseField visit by His Highness Prince Meshal Al-Ahmad to National Guard personnel during the 'Isnad 4' exercise.
- Al-NaharHis Highness the Amir congratulates the President of Brazil and the Governor of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesHis Highness the Amir sent congratulatory messages to the President of Brazil on his re-election and to the Governor of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on their independence day
- Al-RaiKuwait and Saudi Arabia... Unity of Destiny and StanceKuwait's Foreign Minister reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia and condemns Houthi attacks on holy sites.
Economy
- Al-RaiCost of US War on Iran Exceeds $47 BillionData reveals the US military spent over $47 billion to manage the war in Iran.
- Al-SeyassahFor the First Time Since 2022, European Gas Prices Exceed 100 EurosEuropean gas prices rise above 100 euros for the first time since 2022
- Al-SeyassahWorld Bank: Energy Prices May Rise 32% in 2026 Due to Middle East ConflictThe World Bank predicts a 32% rise in global energy prices this year, driven by the fallout from the Middle East conflict and declining global oil reserves.
- Al-JaridaKFB Concludes Active Participation in IMF and World Bank Meetings in BangkokKuwait Finance House concluded its participation in the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok by winning seven prestigious awards, with a high-level delegation taking part.
- Al-NaharCommercial Real Estate holds corporate governance training for staffCommercial Real Estate Company organized a corporate governance training course attended by Mansour Kamal, Director of the Governance and Compliance Department, reaffirming its commitment to international standards.
- Al-NaharCommercial Bank sponsors breast cancer awareness event at the Applied Science UniversityKuwait Finance House supports a breast cancer awareness initiative at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, while promoting youth accounts.
Arab & world
- Al-RaiNetanyahu Succeeds but Doesn't Triumph... Israeli Elections Open Battle for PowerIsraeli elections resulted in a fragmented Knesset; Netanyahu succeeded politically but failed to secure a majority, and the opposition and Arab parties may hold the keys to forming the government or replacing the Knesset Speaker.
- Al-NaharIsrael Elections: Netanyahu Faces Crucial VoteIsraelis vote in a pivotal election between Netanyahu and Eizenkot.
- Al-RaiTrump Considers 'Short and Intense War'... 'Anything is Possible'Washington prepares for a military campaign against Iran, while Tehran rejects Doha's proposals and awaits the results of the US elections.
- Al-SeyassahBeirut Airport Without Power Since Morning... Backup Generators Ensure Continued OperationsThe Rafic Hariri Airport Authority announced that power has been cut since morning and that backup generators are being used, while appealing to the Electricity Company of Lebanon for urgent intervention.
Sports
- Al-RaiKhaitan and Police Union Seek to Complete Crown Prince Cup GroupsKhaitan and Police Union teams compete for the last qualifying spot for the Crown Prince Cup football group stage.
