NEW YORK -- His Highness the Amir's Representative the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah said that "this occasion represents a pivotal moment for renewing the international community's commitment to reforming the United Nations, and developing its working mechanisms to make it more effective and capable of addressing multiple challenges."

KUWAIT -- The Amiri Diwan denied that it has created any digital platform accounts for trading in social media, on behalf of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

BRUSSELS -- Kuwait Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of Mission to EU and NATO Nawaf Al-Enezi said the exports of his country to Belgium went up by 10 percent to USD 437 million in the first five months of 2025.

BEIRUT -- One person was killed by Israeli occupation air strike in southern Lebanon, health officials said.

MOSCOW -- The Russian Foreign Ministry described the United Nations Security Council failure to address Israeli occupation aggression in Gaza, as "regrettable and disappointing," also calling for an immediate ceasefire, release of prisoners, and restart the peace process.

DOHA -- The Kuwaiti national Padel team (women's and juniors) won the Arabian Gulf Padel Cup, Qatar 2025, in Doha, while the Kuwaiti men's team finished third in the tournament. (end) mb