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Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT

KUWAIT - Kuwait airport authorities abort an attempt to smuggle an amount of heroin into the country.

AMMAN - Israel launches a missile attack on a military site near Damascus.

JEDDAH - The Saudi-led coalition welcomes Yemeni General People's Congress retrieval of their lead over "the evils of sectarianism and terrorism." 2664121 NEW YORK - The UN Envoy for Yemen renews his appeal for all parties to return to the negotiating table.

ROME - Italian Prime Minister calls for building a new regional order in the Mediterranean basin.

NEW DELHI - At least 25 people are killed as cyclone Ockhi hits coastal regions in south India. (end) gb