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Kuwait regrets US recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel

KUWAIT, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait followed with profound regret the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as capital of Israel and move its embassy to the holy city, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Wed, Dec 6, 2017 Wed, Dec 6, 2017

NUKS 34th annual conference kicks off in US

ATLANTA, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- The 34th National Union of Kuwaiti Students (NUKS) USA conference, kicked off in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday evening under the slogan (the spirit of cooperation for a unified Kuwait).

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Fri, Nov 24, 2017 Fri, Nov 24, 2017

His Highness the Amir offers condolences to Trump over terrorist attack

KUWAIT, Nov 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday sent a cable to U.S. President Donald Trump expressing condolences and sympathy over the victims of Manhattan terrorist attack that killed eight people and wounded dozens others.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Wed, Nov 1, 2017 Wed, Nov 1, 2017

Melania Trump receives Kuwait-America Foundation '17 Humanitarian Award

WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump and top cabinet officials gathered at the Kuwait Embassy in Washington for an intimate evening of celebration in honor of First Lady Melania Trump's humanitarian service.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Sat, Oct 21, 2017 Sat, Oct 21, 2017

Kuwait calls on Iran to regain trust of region

KUWAIT, Oct 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait observed with great care the latest speech given by the President of the United Stated Donald Trump adopting a new strategy with Iran, a source at Kuwaiti the Foreign Ministry said.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Sun, Oct 15, 2017 Mon, Oct 16, 2017

Kuwaiti embassy urges citizens to be cautious ahead of Storm Nate

WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Embassy to the US urged all citizens and students in the southern coastal states of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, which are expected to be hit by Tropical Storm Nate, to stay vigilant and cautious.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Fri, Oct 6, 2017 Fri, Oct 6, 2017

Speaker Al-Ghanim delivers message from His Highness Amir to Bush senior

KUWAIT, Oct 5 (KUNA) -- National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanim has delivered a written message from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to US ex-President George H. W. Bush at his residence in Portland, Maine.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Oct 5, 2017 Thu, Oct 5, 2017

Kuwait, US sign two investment, education agreements

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti and US governments signed two joint agreements aimed at boosting their cooperation in the investment and higher education fields on Friday.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Sat, Sep 9, 2017 Sat, Sep 9, 2017

Remarks of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the Kuwait-U.S. Strategic Dialogue

In the name of God, most compassionate, most merciful, my dear friend, Secretary Tillerson, U.S. Secretary of State, your excellencies, members of the two participating delegations in the second round of the U.S.-Kuwaiti Strategic Dialogue, ladies and gentlemen, peace of God be upon you all.

U.S. Department of StateSat, Sep 9, 2017 Sat, Sep 9, 2017

US-Kuwaiti strategic dialogue kicks off

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (KUNA) -- Second session of the Kuwaiti-US Strategic Dialogue kicked off on Friday with a meeting between First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Sat, Sep 9, 2017 Sat, Sep 9, 2017

US, Kuwaiti defense officials commemorate long history of cooperation

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met at the Pentagon Thursday with Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Mohammed Khaled Al-Sabah during which he affirmed that the US and Kuwait share a "meaningful history of security cooperation and understanding."

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Fri, Sep 8, 2017 Sat, Sep 9, 2017

US to boost actions against terrorism funding -- Minister Al-Saleh

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (KUNA) -- The visiting Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Anas Al-Saleh has affirmed Washington's resolve to strengthen measures against terrorism funding.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Fri, Sep 8, 2017 Sat, Sep 9, 2017

His Highness Amir meets US president at White House

WASHINGTON, Sept 7 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, accompanied by National Guard Deputy Chief Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Sep 7, 2017 Sat, Sep 9, 2017

Kuwaiti, US sides sign several agreements in different fields

WASHINGTON, Sept 6 (KUNA) -- On the sidelines of the US-Kuwait Economic Forum held at the US Chamber of Commerce, several agreements were signed Wednesday between the Kuwait and American sides in different fields.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Wed, Sep 6, 2017 Sat, Sep 9, 2017

Kuwaiti embassy urges citizens to remain cautious ahead of Hurricane Irma

WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Embassy urged its nationals in the State of Florida to remain cautious about their safety as the "potentially catastrophic" Hurricane Irma is barreling towards the state from the Atlantic Ocean. Out of keenness on the security and safety of the Kuwaiti citizens and students living in the state of Florida, the Embassy urges them to follow the safety instructions issued by the local authorities.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Wed, Sep 6, 2017 Wed, Sep 6, 2017

Ambassador Al-Sabah extends Eid Al Adha greetings

"On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, I would like to extend my sincere wishes to the friendly American people. May God bless you all, Eid Mubarak."

Thu, Aug 31, 2017 Thu, Aug 31, 2017

His Highness the Amir offers condolence to Pres. Trump

KUWAIT, Aug 28 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of condolences to US President Donald Trump over the victims of Hurricane Harvey which struck Texas late Friday.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Mon, Aug 28, 2017 Mon, Aug 28, 2017

Kuwaiti embassy urges citizens to be cautious ahead of Hurricane Harvey

WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait's Embassy in Washington has urged all Kuwaiti citizens and students in the southern coastal states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, which are expected to be hit by Hurricane Harvey, to stay vigilant and cautious, and take all precautionary measures to ensure their safety.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Aug 24, 2017 Fri, Aug 25, 2017

Kuwait abides by resolutions on North Korea sanctions

In Reference to the reports on the presence of large numbers of North Korean labor in Kuwait and the continuation of granting visas to those workers by Kuwait, an official source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically denied...

Embassy of the State of Kuwait in WashingtonThu, Aug 10, 2017 Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Minister Al-Harbi inaugurates new extension of health office in Washington

WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Health Jamal Al-Harbi inaugurated Wednesday a new extension to the Kuwait Health Office in Washington to improve services offered to Kuwaiti patients in the United States.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Aug 3, 2017 Thu, Aug 3, 2017