Kuwait spurious liquor death toll rises to 23

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 Busts Major Visa Trafficking Ring, Arrests Five Expats

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's 3rd relief plane in Jordan, to deliver aid to Gaza

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 alcohol poisoning death toll reaches 23, 160 hospitalized: MOH

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.

Nepali death toll from toxic alcohol in Kuwait rises to 16

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 Health Alert: Methanol Poisoning Claims 23 Lives, Most Victims Asian Nationals

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...

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

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

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 Work Visa guide for Pakistanis – August 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,...

Tainted alcohol kills 13, blinds 21 in Kuwait

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...

Saudi Citizen Caught Trying To Smuggle Cigarettes At Kuwait Border

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...

Kuwait sends third relief plane with food aid to Gaza

Kuwait has dispatched its third relief plane to Gaza, delivering 10 tons of essential food supplies as part of the ongoing second Kuwaiti air bridge. The aircraft departed on Thursday from Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base under the coordination of the...

Kuwait population reaches 5.099 million; Budget revenues could hit KD 18.276bn

KUWAIT: The total population in Kuwait reached approximately 5.099 million people by the end of June 2025, marking a growth of about 2.2 percent—or an absolute increase of around 111,000 people—compared to the end of 2024 when the population was...

Kuwait, China review progress on 22 joint development projects

KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Mohammad Al-Mashaan chaired a meeting on Thursday of the Ministerial Committee for Following Up on the Executive Status of Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed between Kuwait and...

Kuwait Times, Kuwait News teams attend specialized workshop

KUWAIT: Kuwait Times and Kuwait News teams attended a workshop on “Effective Media Presence for Impact and Documentation,” led by Internationally Certified Vocal Intelligence Trainer Amna Al-Mohna, on Thursday. The workshop covered advanced...

Kuwait's Delayed Path to Progress

Kannur man among 13 dead in Kuwait illicit liquor tragedy

Kannur: A total of 13 expatriates from Asian countries have died after consuming toxic alcohol in Kuwait. Sachin (31), a native of Irinavu in Kannur, is among the Indians killed in the tragedy. Though there are reports of the deaths of 10 Indians,...

Kuwait Reports Methanol Poisoning Outbreak: 13 Dead, 21 Suffer Vision Loss

Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has reported a surge in methanol poisoning cases linked to contaminated alcoholic drinks, leaving 13 people dead and 21 others with blindness or impaired vision within five days. In a statement posted on X late...

Kuwait Welcomes the World, Keeps Ban on Israelis

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: Director of the Electronic Services Department at the General Department of Residency Colonel Abdulaziz Al-Kandari says there is no ban on the entry of any nationality to Kuwait except for Israeli nationals, as there is a...

Kuwait’s Civil & Commercial Law Just Changed — Here’s What You Need To Know

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: The decree amending the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law, approved by the Council of Ministers recently, introduces several amendments, including stricter regulations on the dismissal of judges, an increase in bail amounts,...