Local:
AKKAR -- Kuwait is always keen to provide help to people worldwide, Al-Sayer Group's CEO Hamed Al-Sayer says. By Ayoub Khadaj. Issued at 10:02 a.m. (07:02 GMT).
BRUSSELS -- Ambassador of Kuwait to Belgium Jasem Albudaiwi meets Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Kunio Mikuriya, presenting to him two international convention documents to boost cooperation. By Nawab Khan. Issued at 09:35 a.m. (06:35 GMT).
Economic:
KUWAIT -- Kuwaiti investors are welcome to seek business in Iraq with preferential incentives, says an Iraqi official. By Salem Al-Methn. Issued at 11:12 a.m. (08:12 GMT).
International:
IRBIL -- Iraqi government forces, on the offensive for months to drive militants of the so-called Islamic State out of the northern city of Mosul, have killed a number of senior chiefs of the hardline organization. Issued at 15:28 p.m. (12:28 GMT).
ANKARA -- Turkish Minister of Health Recep Akdag says 6 out of 34 Syrians injured in recent chemical attack -- hospitalized in Turkey -- die. Issued at 15:01 p.m. (12:01 GMT).
ANKARA -- Countdown has started for April 16th tight referendum on the proposed 18 amendments of the Turkish constitution which many believe would be a crucial juncture in Turkey's political life and its future. By Redha Sardar. Issued at 09:18 a.m. (06:18 GMT).
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