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KUNA main news for Sunday, May 19, 2019

KUNA main news for Sunday, May 19, 2019

Local:

KUWAIT -- Pakistan expressed readiness to facilitate in de-escalating tension in the region and support peace and stability, visiting Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said. (Issued at 10:35 local time or 07:35 GMT)

KUWAIT -- Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) announced on Sunday the launch of a campaign to premature babies in Yemen next Tuesday. (Issued at 14:57 local time or 11:57 GMT)

KUWAIT -- Pakistani Foreign Minister holds a press conference after talks with Kuwaiti officials over bilateral relations and regional and international developments.

Economic:

KUWAIT -- Boursa Kuwait ended trading Sunday in red zone as the Premier Market Index went down by 103.04 points to reach 6,004.84 points. (Issued at 14:20 local time or 11:20 GMT)

JEDDAH -- OAPEC's Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) convenes to assess members' commitment of production cuts.

International:

LONDON -- UK Labour Party's leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Sunday he is opposed to a Brexit deal even if Prime Minister Theresa May makes some changes. (Issued at 14:39 local time or 11:39 GMT)

RIYADH -- Saudi Arabia does not want war in the region but will retaliate decisively against any threat, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir said late Saturday. (Issued at 10:29 local time or 07:29 GMT)

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