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Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 12:00 GMT

KUWAIT -- Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, flies to UAE for condolences on demise of Sheikh Said bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.

WASHINGTON -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has contacted beleaguered President of Niger Mohamed Bazoum affirming Washington's unwavering support.

BRUSSELS -- EU underlines that it "does not and will not recognize the authorities resulting from the coup in Niger." 3104713 KUWAIT -- Kuwait crude oil rose 76 cents to settle at USD 86.93 per barrel Friday vs USD 86.17 pb Thursday. (end) rk