Kuwait has rolled out an online domestic driver entry visa service through the Sahel app, introduced by the Ministry of Interior. The move lets citizens apply electronically, cutting paperwork and time spent on government visits to service centers. Officials say the streamlined process will make visa handling faster and more convenient.
Kuwait alleges Iran attempted an attack on Bubiyan Island as U.S. President Donald Trump visits China and Persian Gulf tensions keep rising. The Strait of Hormuz remains central to concerns over shipping and security, with Israel deploying air defense near the UAE. Norway also reports stranded vessels due to disruptions, underscoring how fast the crisis could escalate.
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Kuwait says drones launched from Iraq struck border posts, causing material damage without injuries. Iraq has opened an investigation to identify those responsible. The claim escalates a wider pattern of regional hostility and cross-border accusations, with Kuwait and other Gulf states previously protesting similar actions said to originate from Iraq.
Kuwait has enacted Decree-Law No. (52) of 2026, revising how citizenship is granted, withdrawn, and regulated. Effective immediately, the changes are designed to balance national identity with social factors, but also introduce stricter conditions for losing nationality. The Interior Minister’s powers are expanded, making revocation processes potentially broader and faster for those deemed ineligible.
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