Kuwait's top news — 30 October 2026
28 stories from 10 newspapers — ranked by how many newspapers covered each event, with a Qiyas summary for each.
Top stories
- 9 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Al-Nahar · Sarmad · KUNA · Kuwait NewsHigh Directives to Accelerate Development ProjectsThe Prime Minister reviews efforts to accelerate development projects in line with the Emir's directives.
- 6 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · SarmadTrump: We Did Not Start the War with Iran; They Started It with Us in 1979The US President announces the end of the war with Iran, claiming the destruction of its fleet and the erasure of its nuclear capabilities.
- 5 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Seyassah · Al-Nahar · Sarmad · KUNANaval Forces Commander and Pakistani Defense Minister discuss joint cooperationPakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Kuwaiti Naval Forces Commander Rear Admiral Saif Al-Humlan discussed ways to develop joint naval cooperation during an official visit to the capital Islamabad.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Jarida · Al-Wasat · KUNA"European Central Bank": Sharp Decline in Mortgage Loan Demand Amid Rising Interest RatesA survey by the European Central Bank revealed a significant drop in housing loan demand as conditions tightened.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Jarida · Al-Seyassah · Al-NaharForeign Minister: Security of the Kingdom is our securityKuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber discussed with Saudi Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud ways to enhance bilateral relations and the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-WasatQatar denies involvement in occupation's electionsQatari Prime Minister's advisor Majid Al-Ansari denied allegations of interference in the Israeli elections, describing them as a disinformation campaign.
- 2 newspapers · KUNA · Kuwait NewsRussian Deputy Prime Minister Warns of Consequences of Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Oil FacilitiesThe Russian Deputy Prime Minister warns of the impact of attacks on global diesel supplies amid ongoing negotiations.
- 2 newspapers · Sarmad · KUNAKuwait: Put an End to Attacks and Threats in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab - SarmadKuwait's envoy calls on the Security Council to put an end to Iranian attacks on maritime navigation and the use of emerging technologies
- Al-NaharAmir Receives Letter from Maldives PresidentAmir receives letter from Maldives President regarding strengthening bilateral relations
- KUNASwitzerland Plans to Reopen Diplomatic Office in North Korea, Emphasizes Need to Strengthen Political DialogueIgnazio Cassis Announces Opening of Diplomatic Office in North Korea After Meeting with Choe Son Hui
- Al-AnbaEgypt and Hungary agree to supply 44 new railway carriagesThe Egyptian Minister of Transport met with his Hungarian counterpart to agree on the supply of 44 passenger carriages and develop the railways.
- KUNALebanese Culture Minister to KUNA: Our efforts successfully fortified the castles of Jabal Amel, marking a historic precedent against occupationLebanon succeeded in inscribing the castles of Jabal Amel on the World Heritage and World Heritage in Danger lists, a diplomatic move to protect the sites from Israeli occupation.
- Al-NaharPrime Minister Congratulates Turkey and Condoles SpainPrime Minister sends a congratulatory message to Turkish President Erdogan and a condolence message to Spanish King Felipe VI following the train accident.
- Al-NaharCrown Prince Congratulates Erdogan and Condoles King Felipe VICrown Prince sends congratulatory and condolence messages to Erdogan and Felipe VI
- KUNACENTCOM Commander: Our Forces Continue to Execute Missions According to Set ObjectivesBrad Cooper confirms the execution of missions, protection of navigation, and prevention of Iranian oil exports.
- Al-AnbaNovel Wins Literary Prize Worth 20,000 Euros, Then Accused by AI of Being Its Own CreationAccusations that a prize-winning novel was written by artificial intelligence.
Economy
- 4 newspapers · Al-Jarida · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · SarmadGold Drops 2% in Spot Trading to Lowest Level Since November 2025Gold fell 2% due to rising oil prices, inflation, and expectations of interest rate hikes.
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Nahar · Kuwait NewsZain honored for supporting Kuwaiti athletes at the Asian GamesZain received an award from the Kuwait Olympic Committee in recognition of its support for Kuwaiti athletes at the Asian Games, where they won 9 medals.
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Seyassah · Al-Nahar · KUNADollar Drops After US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates UnchangedThe dollar fell against major currencies after the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged, amid anticipation of inflation data.
- KUNAG20 Foreign Ministers Discuss Global Crises, Maritime Security, and Energy in Georgia, USMeetings of the G20 foreign ministers, chaired by Rubio, have begun in Atlanta to discuss global geopolitical and economic challenges.
- Al-JaridaBP CEO: No Plans to Split UK Energy GroupO'Neill denies reports of BP breakup, reaffirms integration strategy
- Al-RaiBinance Crypto Platform Announces Breach, Freezes $2.5 BillionBinance suffered a major breach and froze assets worth $2.5 billion, while Tether and Circle froze additional billions.
- Al-NaharWarba participates in the global INNOVARTISM initiativeWarba Bank announced its support for the INNOVARTISM educational initiative to empower Kuwaiti talents with high-functioning autism through an intensive training program focusing on artificial intelligence and art.
Arab & world
- Al-RaiZelensky to Visit Turkey Tomorrow for Talks with ErdoganThe Ukrainian president visits Istanbul to hold talks with Erdogan on security and the conflict.
- Al-RaiOfficial results of Israeli elections... Netanyahu tops the list but without a majorityNetanyahu wins 53 seats without a majority, while the Arab opposition gains influence, and Herzog calls for an investigation into the allegations.
- Al-JaridaUS Orders Non-Essential Staff and Families to Leave Saudi ArabiaThe US Embassy ordered non-essential personnel to depart Saudi Arabia starting October 23 due to risks of Houthi attacks on airports and infrastructure.
- Al-JaridaMass Protests Sweep Italy Following Call for General StrikeTens of thousands march in Italy demanding higher wages and opposing military spending amid similar protests across Europe
- Al-JaridaEurope and Canada Strengthen Strategic Partnership in Critical Minerals and AIThe European Union and Canada forge a strategic alliance in minerals and artificial intelligence
