His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen on being re-elected to a second five-year term as president of the European Commission. In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished her success and long-lasting health, as well as praised the existing cooperation between Kuwait and the European Union in all fields. Source: Kuwait News Agency
Earthquake of Magnitude 5.9 Hits Indonesia’s Flores
August 17, 2026
Abu dhabi: An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Indonesia’s Flores region Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The