NEW YORK - UN called on Iraq to fully realize its obligation in addressing human cost of the 1990 invasion of Kuwait and provide answers to families of missing Kuwaitis.
KUWAIT - Kuwait Investment Authority dismissed as "completely untrue" press reports that KIA lost USD six billion throughout 2016, affirming the losses were much lower than the reported digit.
VIENNA - Kuwait has urged the international community to unify efforts and policies to counter transnational organized crime that poses a threat to the world's security and interests.
RIYADH - Saudi and US leaders reaffirmed importance of unity of efforts between US-led international coalition fighting so-called Islamic State (IS) and the Saudi-led Islamic counter-terrorism coalition.
NEW YORK - UN Envoy for Syria said they have received reports of ongoing hostilities and even bombardment between the Syrian government and armed opposition groups in few areas.
ANKARA - The Turkish Foreign Ministry summoned the US ambassador to Turkey John Bass, to protest against the "aggressive and unprofessional actions" of American security personnel towards the foreign minister's protection team. (end) ibi