Kuwait's Civil Aviation has announced that a drone targeted Kuwait International Airport, causing minor injuries to several employees and material damage to the passenger terminal (T1) amid current regional developments.
Spokesperson Abdullah Al-Rajhi told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that emergency procedures were implemented and the incident was dealt with.
He added that "the situation is under control", noting that the safety of the passengers and staff remains the top priority.
US, Iran reach agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
US and Iran have agreed on a framework to end their war, officials announced on Sunday, including a halt on the US blockade of Iran and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with an official signing scheduled on Friday in Switzerland.
Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world's most far-reaching online restrictions to date.
Nine killed, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacks
Four people have been killed while the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history, caught fire, in the heaviest Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital in two weeks, authorities said on Monday, urging residents to take shelter.
Trump criticises Israel strike as US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear
President Donald Trump criticised an Israeli strike on Lebanon that could complicate attempts to finalise a framework deal between the United States and Iran on Sunday on ending their war, but said an agreement was nonetheless close.
Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 782 after 72 new cases were documented in 24 hours, one of the biggest single-day jumps during the ongoing outbreak, government data showed on Sunday.
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, took to social media on Sunday to commend the UAE leaders for handling the regional crisis with "wisdom and steadfastness", as "we approach the signing of the long-awaited agreement between Washington and Tehran".
Dubai Customs has provided intelligence that led to the seizure of approximately 1.332 tonnes of narcotic tablets heading for illegal markets in Africa.
Three UAE humanitarian aid convoys carrying 544 tonnes of food parcels and shelter assistance have entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
