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At least 40 Indians die in a fire at a building housing foreign workers in Kuwait

Jun. 12, 2024 15:03 PM EDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fire swept through a building that housed foreign workers in Kuwait early Wednesday, killing at least 40 Indian nationals and injuring more than 50, India's external affairs ministry said. Local officials said the blaze appeared to be linked to code...

Kuwait's state-run news agency says at least 35 people have died in a building fire

Jun. 12, 2024 04:53 AM EDT
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait's state-run news agency says at least 35 people have died in a building fire.

Kuwait votes in its 4th election in as many years in its latest attempt to end political gridlock

Apr. 04, 2024 11:32 AM EDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait held national elections on Thursday for the fourth time in as many years as the oil-rich country seeks to break out of its longstanding political gridlock. The Persian Gulf country's elected assembly has more power than most in the Arab...