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Kuwait Methanol Tragedy: Illicit Liquor Kills 13, Blinds 21, Among Them Indian Nationals
News24
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August 15, 2025
Methanol poisoning linked to contaminated alcohol in Kuwait has left 13 people dead and at least 21 others blind, according to an official statement by the country’s health ministry. The victims are among dozens who have been admitted to hospitals...
Kuwait says 23 people dead from alcohol poisoning
The National News
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Kuwait says 23 people have been killed by contaminated alcohol in the past week, with dozens more in intensive care. The Kuwaiti health ministry said 160 people had come down with methanol poisoning since Saturday. Most were Asians. Most needed...
For the first time in the Middle East: The Festival “Moscow Seasons” arrives in Kuwait
Khaleej Times
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For the first time ever, Moscow will bring its flagship cultural event, the Festival “Moscow Seasons”, to the Middle East from September 25 to 27, with Kuwait hosting a spectacular celebration of Russian culture, art, and music. Supported by the...
Kuwait reports 23 deaths from alcohol poisoning
News.Az
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Kuwait has reported that 23 people have died from consuming contaminated alcohol over the past week, with dozens more hospitalized in intensive care due to the effects of the tainted substance. Authorities are investigating the incident. The...
Kuwait oil price up 30 cents to $68.98 pb - KPC
Zawya
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KUWAIT -- The price of Kuwaiti oil rose by 30 cents to US 68.98 per barrel (pb) in Thursday's trading, compared to USD 68.68 pb on Wednesday, announced Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Friday. Globally, price of Brent crude went up by USD...
Nepali death toll from toxic alcohol in Kuwait rises to 16
República
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KATHMANDU, Aug 15: At least 16 Nepali nationals have lost their lives in Kuwait after consuming toxic alcohol. The deceased Nepali nationals are among 23 migrant workers who lost their life as a result of consuming alcohol mixed with highly...
Kuwait Methanol Tragedy: 13 Dead, 21 Lose Vision After Drinking Illicit Alcohol
Outlook India
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August 15, 2025
Kuwait has enforced a strict ban on alcohol imports since 1964. In the 1980s, laws criminalising alcohol consumption were introduced, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. Despite this, illicit alcohol continues to be produced and...
TRN vs KGC Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Kuwait T10 Summer League 2025, Match 28
CricketAddictor
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August 15, 2025
The twenty-eighth fixture of the Kuwait T10 Summer League 2025 will pit Tally Rangers against Keraniganj Challengers at Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait on 15th August at 9:15 PM IST. Get the best TRN vs KGC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket...
BNC vs NCMI Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Kuwait T10 Summer League 2025, Match 29
CricketAddictor
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August 15, 2025
NCM Investments will challenge Bader & Nie Cricket Club in the twenty-ninth fixture of the Kuwait T10 Summer League 2025 at Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait on 15th August at 11:15 PM IST. Get the best BNC vs NCMI Dream11 prediction, fantasy...
Kuwait demand grows for hybrid and exotic fruits
Fresh Plaza
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August 15, 2025
At a fruits and vegetables store in Shuwaikh, customers are finding products such as candy-flavoured grapes, baby mangoes that can be eaten whole, and fruit hybrids with multiple flavour and texture profiles. Vendor Nabil Adel, who has worked at...
Kuwait decision to ban entry of Israelis receives wide public praise
Middle East Monitor
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August 15, 2025
Kuwait’s recent decision to allow all nationalities to enter its territory, while excluding Israeli nationals, has received wide praise and positive reactions at both official and public levels, with discussions also spreading across social media...
Kuwait announces extensive visa reforms
Gulf News
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Dubai: Kuwait has announced one of its most extensive visa reforms in decades, opening its doors to visitors from almost every country in the world, with Israel remaining the only nation explicitly barred under an Amiri Decree citing a state of...
Kuwait spurious liquor death toll rises to 23
Gulf News
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The victims, all of Asian nationalities, fell ill in a wave of cases that has prompted an intensive, countrywide response involving hospitals, the Kuwait Poison Control Centre, security agencies, and other authorities.
Kuwait's 3rd relief plane in Jordan, to deliver aid to Gaza
Gulf Daily News Online
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The third Kuwaiti plane carrying humanitarian aid arrived at Marka Military Airport in Jordan on Thursday, carrying 10 tons of food supplies to be delivered to the Gaza Strip. The plane was received by officials from the Kuwaiti Embassy and the...
Kuwait Busts Major Visa Trafficking Ring, Arrests Five Expats
Gulf Insider
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August 15, 2025
Kuwaiti authorities have arrested five Asian expatriates accused of involvement in a residency visa trafficking network, the Ministry of Interior announced. According to the state-run Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the arrests were carried out by the...
Kuwait alcohol poisoning death toll reaches 23, 160 hospitalized: MOH
Kuwait Times
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August 15, 2025
The number of deaths from the alcohol poisoning case reported recently in Kuwait has increased to 23, the Ministry of Health reported late Thursday, adding that the number of hospitalized individuals has increased to 160.
Tainted alcohol kills 13, blinds 21 in Kuwait
The New Arab
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August 15, 2025
Importing alcohol was banned by Kuwait's government in 1964, and its consumption was criminalised in the 1980s [Dominique BERBAIN/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images] Consumption of tainted alcohol has killed 13 people in Kuwait in recent days, with...
Kuwait Health Alert: Methanol Poisoning Claims 23 Lives, Most Victims Asian Nationals
MedEdge MEA
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August 15, 2025
The Kuwait Ministry of Health has confirmed 160 cases of methanol poisoning linked to contaminated alcoholic beverages, with 23 fatalities reported. In its official post on X , the Ministry emphasized that most of the affected individuals are of...
Kuwait Work Visa guide for Pakistanis – August 2025
ARY News
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August 15, 2025
Kuwait is a popular destination for professionals and skilled workers from Pakistan. Many Pakistanis choose Kuwait because of its high salaries, tax-free income, and strong economy. The country offers many opportunities in oil, construction,...
Saudi Citizen Caught Trying To Smuggle Cigarettes At Kuwait Border
Arab Times
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August 15, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 15: The General Administration of Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle 35 cartons of cigarettes concealed inside a vehicle’s interior at the Al-Salmi border crossing. During departure procedures for a vehicle driven by a Saudi...