Local:
KUWAIT -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey lavrov arrives in Kuwait on an official visit to discuss ways of boosting bilateral ties between the two countries in addition to the latest regional and international issues.
KUWAIT -- Kuwaiti pilgrims start embarking to holy Mecca to perform the annual ritual of Hajj.
International:
KHARTOUM -- The Sudanese government launches a large scale campaign to collect the unlicensed weapons and 4X4 vehicles in the West Darfur State in a bid to restore rule of law in the region. (Report by Mohammad Abdulaziz) (issued).
TEHRAN -- UN envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura holds talks with Iranian officials on the latest developments in Syria.
MANAMA -- The Bahrain National Museum is an outstanding introduction to Bahrain's history, with its rich collection of the country's ancient archaeological artifacts covering nearly 6,000 years of Bahrain's history. (Photo feature by Hammad Al-Mutairi) (issued).
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