Local:
KUWAIT -- Kuwaiti Food Bank launches a fresh humanitarian initiative marking the country's national festivals.
Economic:
VIENNA -- OPEC's daily basket price went up Friday six cents to stand at USD 66.56 a barrel compared with USD 66.50 the day before, the organization bulleting said on Monday. (Issued at 13:16 local time or 10:16 GMT).
International:
SHARM EL-SHEIKH -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi said on Monday that the first EU-Arab summit had witnessed fruitful and constructive discussions on various issues. (Issued at 16:24 local time or 13:24 GMT).
BRUSSELS -- The European Union Monday announced its decision to prolong the sanctions against Belarus for one year, until 28 February 2020. (Issued at 16:20 local time or 13:20 GMT).
LONDON -- The British government said on Monday it would ban the activities of parties and groups it designates as terrorist groups. including Lebanon's Hezbollah, Ansar Al-Islam and Al-Nusra Front. (Issued at 15:54 local time or 12:54 GMT).
TOKYO -- The United States and North Korea may agree on how to declare an end to the Korean War at the upcoming meeting of their leaders, the South Korean Government said Monday, according to Yonhap News Agency. (Issued at 10:25 local time or 07:25 GMT).
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