KUWAIT -- The Central Bank of Kuwait raises the discount rate by 0.25 percent to 2.75 percent.
KUWAIT -- Kuwait Red Crescent Society launches an aid campaign for the Palestinians in Gaza Strip after Israeli aggression.
AMMAN -- The Syrian forces kill leader of the so-called Islamic State Abu Salem Al-Iraqi.
TOKYO - The Chinese army conclude a series of military drills around Taiwan.
LONDON -- British Foreign Secretary summons China ambassador for explanations of the recent military actions near Taiwan. (end) gb