KUWAIT - His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah expressed hope a rift among Arab and Gulf countries would be mended to pave way for security, stability and prosperity in the GCC countries.
DOHA - Qatar confirmed receiving a list of demands, on June 22, from Arab and Gulf countries, while expressing gratitude for the State of Kuwait's role in overcoming "current crisis."
JEDDAH - A suicide attacker, trapped by Saudi security forces in a house in Makkah, blew himself up after refusing calls to surrender, a security spokesman said.
KUWAIT - Fire fighters contained a fire that erupted at a building under construction in South Surrah district, said Lieutenant General Khalid Al-Mekrad, the department director.
KUWAIT - Kuwait International Airport expects a 65.46 percent rise in people flying abroad within the Eid Al-Fitr holidays in comparison to last year's figures.
ISLAMABAD - At least 25 people were killed and over 100 others sustained injuries in twin blasts in the heart of Parachinar city of Pakistan's northern tribal Kurram Agency. (end) ibi