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

KUWAIT - His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah expressed profound gratitude and deep appreciation to UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan for launching the "Celebrating Decades of Brotherhood" initiative.
KUWAIT - The Supreme Committee for Kuwaiti Citizenship decided to revoke Kuwaiti citizenship from number of cases, with the matter referred to the Cabinet.
AMMAN - Kuwait donated to USD two million to the UN Palestinian refugee agency, the UNRWA.
NEW YORK - The State of Kuwait reiterated its firm commitment to establishing a comprehensive social protection system rooted in a rights-based development approach.
KUWAIT - The International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO) announced that it continued to carry out its annual winter campaign to aid families hit by severe cold waves in seven Arab and Islamic countries.
KUWAIT - Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) underscored commitment to furthering cooperation with regional and global humanitarian agencies.
KUWAIT - Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Omar Al-Omar affirmed that the challenges and opportunities of the digital economy require collective action beyond limits of government or institutions.
KUWAIT - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Budaiwi affirmed that Kuwait has achieved digital partnerships and tangible accomplishments during its presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO).
KUWAIT - Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr. Tareq Al-Jalahma, officially inaugurated the second edition of the Kuwait International Show Jumping Championship.
NEW DELHI - India and the GCC signed Terms of Reference for India-GCC Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi.
MOSCOW - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that his country remains ready to contribute to resolving the current complexities in the Middle East.
WAHSINGTON - The Treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, ended today. ISLAMABAD - Pakistan military confirmed killing of 216 "terrorists" in well-coordinated engagements and subsequent clearance operations in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province.
RABAT - President of Nigeria Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government following a devastating terrorist attack which left over 162 people dead. (end) ibi