Local:
KUWAIT -- Kuwaiti diplomats have been acting diligently and continuously since last night for passing a United Nations Security Council's resolution to address the humanitarian situation in Syria in light of the dire situation in East Ghouta on Damascus' outskirts, says Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Suleiman Al-Jarallah in a statement to KUNA. Issued at 14:46 p.m. (11:46 GMT).
LONDON -- Kuwait's successive governments have been paying much heed to building and developing Kuwaiti human capabilities, the State of Kuwait Ambassador to the UK Khaled Al-Duwaisan says in a keynote speech during a congress of the National Union of Kuwait Students - UK and Ireland. Issued at 14:40 p.m. (11:40 GMT).
Economic:
BRUSSELS -- Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) is expanding in the East and also in the West, says Nabil Bourisli, KPI's CEO, in remarks while heading a delegation that attended a reception to mark Kuwait's National Day in Brussels. By Nawab Khan. Issued at 13:21 p.m. (10:21 GMT)
KUWAIT -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went up USD 1.11 to USD 62.37 per barrel (pb) on Friday compared to USD 61.26 the day before, says Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). Issued at 10:51 a.m. (07:51 GMT).
International:
WASHINGTON Feb 24 (KUNA) -- The US welcomed the Saudi-led coalition's efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, the White House said late Friday.
"We appreciate the coalition's willingness to contribute to Yemen's reconstruction, including investment in key ports and transportation infrastructure, and to work with the United Nations, World Food Program (WFP), and non-governmental organizations to meet the needs of millions of desperate Yemeni people," the White House said in a statement. Issued at 10:31 a.m. (07:31 GMT).
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