It’s been three decades to the day on Sunday when Saddam Hussein’s tanks rolled into the Kuwait leading to the start of the Gulf War. Pankaj Advani knew nothing about it and was intrigued by his …
Three decades on, Iraq and Kuwait still haunted by Saddam’s invasion
Saddam sent his military, already exhausted by an eight-year conflict with Iran, into Kuwait to seize what he dubbed “Iraq’s 19th province.” The two-day operation turned into a seven-month occupation …
Iraq invasion of Kuwait: What Saddam Hussain did to Arabism is irreparable
An abandoned Iraqi Soviet-made T-62 tank sits in the Kuwaiti desert as an oil well at Al Ahmadi oil field is burning in the background, on April 2, 1991. Image Credit: AFP Kuwaiti politician and …
Coronavirus: Kuwait reports 428 new Covid-19 cases
The Kuwait health ministry on Friday reported 428 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 602 recoveries. Two new deaths were also reported. This takes the total number of reported cases in …
Kuwait bans direct entry of citizens from seven countries, including India, Pakistan and Philippines
The nationals belonging to these 7 countries are free to enter Kuwait through the specified procedures as long as they are traveling from other countries, which are among the permitted countries. This …
Kuwait restricts expatriate children’s residency
Kuwait has decided to stop the transfer of residency permits of children of expatriates to their mothers amid vigorous efforts to redress the demographic imbalance in the country, Kuwaiti newspaper Al …
In Kuwait, Eid Al Adha is also a time for special dishes
Although Um Ali is originally an Egyptian dessert, this dish is commonly enjoyed by many Kuwaitis, especially during big family gatherings like Eid Al Adha. The dessert is made ou …
Kuwait reveals shopping malls can reopen
Shopping malls in Kuwait are allowed to reopen from 10am to 8pm. According to the director general of Kuwait Municipality, Ahmad Al-Manfouhi, retail food markets and food stores can also reopen from …
Children afraid of father in Kuwait can stay in Canada for now, court says
Three children should not be sent back to their allegedly abusive father in Kuwait pending the outcome of their parents’ custody dispute in Canada, Ontario’s top court ruled Wednesday in a case that …
Three Decades On, Iraq And Kuwait Haunted By Saddam’s Invasion
Saddam sent his military, already exhausted by an eight-year conflict with Iran, into Kuwait to seize what he dubbed “Iraq’s 19th province.” The two-day operation turned into a seven-month occupation …