KUWAIT - Minister of Commerce and Industry says the cabinet was informed on the probes into the housekeepers' pay.
RIYADH - Saudi Ministry of Finance announces closure of the issuance of the domestic Sukuk.
BAGHDAD - US Secretary of State says Washington is doing all it could to help Iraqis solve their domestic problems.
LONDON - British Prime Minister welcomes the big progress made in Brexit negotiations with the European Union last week.
LONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2017 Best FIFA Men's Player Award. (end) gb