KUWAIT - Sudanese parliament speaker speaks highly of His Highness the Amir's stances on Arab issues.
JEDDAH - Saudi King orders facilitating of the entry of Qatari pilgrims into the Kingdom.
WASHINGTON - The US reiterates strong opposition to the referendum on Kurdistan independence slated for September 25.
WASHINGTON - US President scraps executive business councils formed to advise him on economic agenda.
NEW DELHI - Nearly 150 people are killed and millions of others displaced following massive flooding across India. (end) gb