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

KUWAIT -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah condoles with Russian President over victims of coalmine blast.

MADRID -- National Assembly Speaker takes part in a coordination meeting of the Arab geopolitical group on eve of IPU Assembly.

KUWAIT -- The Ministry of Health confirms 26 more coronavirus infections, taking Kuwait's caseload to 413,224.

RIYADH -- Saudi Arabia allows direct entry of travelers from six countries without having to stay in a third country for 14 days.

RIYADH -- GCC Secretary-General congratulates the UAE on the election of its candidate as Interpol president.

MOSCOW -- At least 52 people are killed in coalmine blast in southwestern Siberia.

LONDON -- UK announces new travel restrictions on arrivals from six African countries. (end) gb