Local:
KUWAIT -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah points out the important role of the media for unity, remedying the decline in financial resources, respect of the judiciary and enhancing Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) march. (Issued at 16:31 local time or 13:31 GMT).
KUWAIT -- In the presence of His Highness the Amir, President of the United Mexican States, His Highness the Crown Prince, and His Highness the Prime Minister, several agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) are signed. (Issued at 14:15 local time or 11:15 GMT).
RIYADH -- The GCC states and China are set to boost negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and discuss the recent developments in the matter. (Issued at 13:25 local time or 10:25 GMT).
INTERNATIONAL:
ISLAMABAD -- The death toll of a brutal militant attack on Bacha Khan University in Pakistan's northern Charsadda district is up to 20 people, and around 50 others injured as security operation ends. (Issued at 16:06 local time or 13:06 GMT).
NEW DELHI -- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launches India's fifth navigation satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre located in Sriharikota in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. (Issued at 14:52 local time or 11:52 GMT).
BAGHDAD, Jan 20 (KUNA) -- Iraqi Parliament Speaker Salim Al-Jabouri calls on Islamic nations to form a broad strategy to stifle the unrest that has pervaded the region. (Issued at 16:34 local time or 13:34 GMT).
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