Kuwait

Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, alerts raised for possible oil spill

Authorities in Dubai confirmed they were responding to a drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters and that maritime firefighting teams were working to bring the fire under control.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A satellite image of Jebel Ali Port, after one of the berths caught fire because of debris from an intercepted missile, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026.
US President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 26, 2026.

Trump gives Iran one‑week deadline on deal, says US response to Haifa strike coming soon

Regarding Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump confirmed earlier reports that he has not been heard from, adding that “he’s very seriously injured.”

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Jasem Aljuraid

Kuwait is softening stance on Israel, dissident tells ‘Post’ after viral UN speech - interview

Kuwait, like many other countries in the region, has not been spared by the Islamic regime despite having no relations with Israel.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026.

Drone, missile attacks escalate across Gulf, target key energy sites

On Saturday, a drone fell in Iraq's Majnoon oil field, but did not explode, according to the country's Defense Ministry.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

Amid political stalemate, Kuwaitis return to polls

Kuwait is the only Gulf state with a democratic assembly, but the country’s parliament is facing paralysis.

JUNE 7, 2023ByMOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
An aerial view taken with a drone shows Kuwait National Assembly building in Kuwait City, Kuwait October 7, 2020.

Arab countries move toward welcoming Syria back into Arab League

As part of a reciprocal road map toward normalized relations with Syria, Arab countries are calling on Syria to address its illegal drug production and the militias in the country.

MAY 4, 2023ByDAOUD KUTTAB/THE MEDIA LINE
Saudi Arabia hosts a meeting of foreign ministers from Iraq, Jordan, Egypt and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to discuss Syria's return to the Arab League in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 14, 2023.

Kuwaiti man screams 'Free Palestine' at kids in Dubai airport

The outburst sparked mixed responses on social media, with Emiratis expressing outrage and many Palestinians expressing support.

MAY 1, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Emirates airliners are seen on the tarmac in a general view of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 13, 2021.

Notable Kuwaiti writer opposes country's boycott of Israeli athletes

Kuwaiti fencer refused to compete against Israeli fencer in April

APRIL 13, 2023ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
A woman waves two Kuwaiti flags during a military demonstration held at the Marina Mall in Kuwait City, Feb. 28, 2011

Are journalists being replaced by AI? Kuwait has a virtual news anchor

The virtual anchor made her first appearance on a local Kuwait news network and delivered the latest news and headlines.

APRIL 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Will AI be capable of overpowering humanity?

Voices from the Arab press: Is education ready for the AI age?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

APRIL 9, 2023ByTHE MEDIA LINE
AI-DESIGNED IMAGE created bydigital creator Julian van Dieken, based on Vermeer’s painting ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring,’ at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague.

Iran seeks Bahrain ties next after Saudi rapprochement - analysis

After the UAE and Saudi Arabia reconciled with Tehran, it would make sense for Iran to reach out to Bahrain.

MARCH 14, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during the 43rd anniversary of the U.S. expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, Iran November 4, 2022

Voices from the Arab press: Conspiracy theories won't stop Saudi reforms

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

MARCH 4, 2023ByMEDIA LINE
GLASS CUBE: Apple’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue, New York City.

Voices from the Arab press: Partition Lebanon as a solution to Hezbollah

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023ByMEDIA LINE
BEIRUT’S ACHRAFIEH Quarter, where Christians form the majority.

PM Netanyahu’s ‘magic’ in the gulf might be waning - opinion

Netanyahu must address and repair his relationship with the current US administration before pursuing further relationships with other nations.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023ByMAJDI HALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads the weekly government conference at the PM's office in Jerusalem on January 22, 2023.