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Briefing of KUNA main news for Thursday until 12:00 GMT

Kuwait -- First Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has left for Saudi Arabia to inspect the Kuwaiti troops in operation "Restoration of Hope" in Yemen.

KUWAIT -- Utter silence would soon turn into deafening shrieks as Kuwaitis in the days of yore beguile the frosty nights of winter in good-humored fun.

TOKYO -- The commanding general of US Forces Korea (USFK) on Thursday stressed the importance of combat readiness and unity among regional powers to cope with North Korea's recent peace offensive. 

ISLAMABAD -- Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono has expressed willingness to enhance security cooperation with Pakistan, especially for countering terrorism. (end) msa