Local:
KUWAIT -- Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah holds reception to honor Kuwaiti shooters Fehaid Al-Daihani and Abdullah Al-Rashidi who, respectively, bagged a gold medal and a silver one in the recent international tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
KUWAIT -- Kuwaiti teachers are invited to be involved in a special program to teach Arabic to American students in a US college, declares the US Embassy's Cultural Attache Dr. Zennia Paganini in an exclusive statement to KUNA. Issued at 09:12 a.m. (06:12 GMT)
KUWAIT -- UN Children Fund (UNICEF) has highlighted State of Kuwait's contributions to help Syrian people suffering from conflict that shattered their country and deprived millions from decent living conditions. By Bader Al-Sharhan. Issued at 10:33 a.m. (07:33 GMT)
KUWAIT -- Environment Public Authority (EPA) prepares a national campaign to protect and rehabilitate some locations on Kuwaiti islands, namely Kubbar, Um Al-Maradim and Garuh. Issued at 12:47 (09:47 GMT)
International:
BERN -- The visit to Switzerland by the First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah has resulted in opening a new chapter in the bilateral relations between the State of Kuwait and the European nation, says the Kuwaiti ambassador here. By Tamer Abuleinain. Issued at 14:51 p.m. (11:51 GMT).
PARIS -- French President Francois Hollande warns that terrorism is "the greatest threat" being faced by the international community and this threat is set to last. By John Keating. Issued at 15:29 p.m. (12:29 GMT).
RIYADH -- KUNA covers workshop highlighting the proposed reconstruction of Yemen after the war.
CHOUF -- The village of Assaf in Chouf District, Mount Lebanon governorate, is a haven for culture, outstanding natural scenery, and arts. (Photo feature by Ayoub Khaddaj issued at 09:32 a.m. local-time 06:32 GMT)
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