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Kuwait's Growing Ties with China Raise Concerns in the West
The inauguration of the Kuwait-China Friendship Club highlights Kuwait's deepening relationship with China, raising concerns in the West regarding military alignment, energy policy, and accountability, particularly given Kuwait's past cooperation with the U.S. and its current debts to Western firms.
Kuwait's Growing Ties with China Raise Concerns in the West
The inauguration of the Kuwait-China Friendship Club highlights Kuwait's deepening relationship with China, raising concerns in the West regarding military alignment, energy policy, and accountability, particularly given Kuwait's past cooperation with the U.S. and its current debts to Western firms.
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60% Bias Score
Kuwaiti Police Bust Visa Forgery Ring Targeting European Immigration
Kuwaiti authorities arrested an organized crime ring forging documents for European visas, targeting Article 18 workers in the private sector, leading to arrests of several individuals including the main suspect's brother, and those who had already used the fraudulent visas to enter Europe.
Kuwaiti Police Bust Visa Forgery Ring Targeting European Immigration
Kuwaiti authorities arrested an organized crime ring forging documents for European visas, targeting Article 18 workers in the private sector, leading to arrests of several individuals including the main suspect's brother, and those who had already used the fraudulent visas to enter Europe.
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24% Bias Score
Kuwait Seeks $325 Million to Sustain M1A2 Abrams Tank Fleet
Kuwait requested $325 million in sustainment support for its fleet of M1A2 Abrams tanks, ensuring their continued service as a cornerstone of its defense, reflecting a decision made after the 1990 Iraqi invasion and considering various alternatives.
Kuwait Seeks $325 Million to Sustain M1A2 Abrams Tank Fleet
Kuwait requested $325 million in sustainment support for its fleet of M1A2 Abrams tanks, ensuring their continued service as a cornerstone of its defense, reflecting a decision made after the 1990 Iraqi invasion and considering various alternatives.
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44% Bias Score
Kuwait Busts Major Drug Smuggling Ring
Kuwaiti authorities announced the successful interception of a large drug shipment from the UK, containing 50,000 Lyrica capsules, 3 kg of hashish, and 4 kg of a suspected liquid narcotic, linked to a fugitive Kuwaiti national with a five-year prison sentence.
Kuwait Busts Major Drug Smuggling Ring
Kuwaiti authorities announced the successful interception of a large drug shipment from the UK, containing 50,000 Lyrica capsules, 3 kg of hashish, and 4 kg of a suspected liquid narcotic, linked to a fugitive Kuwaiti national with a five-year prison sentence.
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44% Bias Score
Kuwait Releases American Prisoners After US Envoy Visit
Six American prisoners, including military veterans and contractors jailed in Kuwait for years on drug-related charges, were released following a US envoy's visit, signaling improved relations between the two countries despite ongoing concerns about the Kuwaiti legal system.
Kuwait Releases American Prisoners After US Envoy Visit
Six American prisoners, including military veterans and contractors jailed in Kuwait for years on drug-related charges, were released following a US envoy's visit, signaling improved relations between the two countries despite ongoing concerns about the Kuwaiti legal system.
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40% Bias Score
Kuwait Releases American Prisoners in Goodwill Gesture
Kuwait released at least six American prisoners, including military veterans and contractors, on Wednesday after years of imprisonment on drug charges, a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between the two countries, following a visit by a U.S. hostage envoy.
Kuwait Releases American Prisoners in Goodwill Gesture
Kuwait released at least six American prisoners, including military veterans and contractors, on Wednesday after years of imprisonment on drug charges, a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between the two countries, following a visit by a U.S. hostage envoy.
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44% Bias Score
Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait: A Confluence of Factors Leading to the Gulf War
On August 2, 1990, Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait under Saddam Hussein, triggering the Persian Gulf crisis due to Iraq's debt to Kuwait, accusations of oil quota violations, and oil theft, leading to the Gulf War.
Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait: A Confluence of Factors Leading to the Gulf War
On August 2, 1990, Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait under Saddam Hussein, triggering the Persian Gulf crisis due to Iraq's debt to Kuwait, accusations of oil quota violations, and oil theft, leading to the Gulf War.
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64% Bias Score
Flight 149: Four Months as Human Shields in Kuwait
British Airways Flight 149, carrying nearly 400 passengers from London to Kuala Lumpur, was unexpectedly grounded in Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion on August 2, 1990, resulting in a four-month ordeal as human shields, leading to a class-action lawsuit due to severe trauma and alleged government ne...
Flight 149: Four Months as Human Shields in Kuwait
British Airways Flight 149, carrying nearly 400 passengers from London to Kuala Lumpur, was unexpectedly grounded in Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion on August 2, 1990, resulting in a four-month ordeal as human shields, leading to a class-action lawsuit due to severe trauma and alleged government ne...
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44% Bias Score
IOC President Highlights Asia's Crucial Role in Olympic Movement
During the opening ceremony of the 45th OCA General Assembly in Kuwait on May 11, 2025, IOC president Thomas Bach praised Asia's pivotal role in his presidency, highlighting three consecutive Asian-hosted Olympic Games and receiving the OCA Order of Merit.
IOC President Highlights Asia's Crucial Role in Olympic Movement
During the opening ceremony of the 45th OCA General Assembly in Kuwait on May 11, 2025, IOC president Thomas Bach praised Asia's pivotal role in his presidency, highlighting three consecutive Asian-hosted Olympic Games and receiving the OCA Order of Merit.
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48% Bias Score
Kuwait Releases Nearly Two Dozen American Detainees
Kuwait freed 10 more American detainees, bringing the total to nearly two dozen released since March in a goodwill gesture from the U.S. ally, marking the largest such release in years and resolving cases involving military contractors and veterans held on various charges.
Kuwait Releases Nearly Two Dozen American Detainees
Kuwait freed 10 more American detainees, bringing the total to nearly two dozen released since March in a goodwill gesture from the U.S. ally, marking the largest such release in years and resolving cases involving military contractors and veterans held on various charges.
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44% Bias Score
Six American Prisoners Released From Kuwaiti Jails
Six American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed in Kuwait for years on drug-related charges, were released Wednesday in a move seen as a goodwill gesture between the two allies, following a recent visit by a U.S. hostage envoy.
Six American Prisoners Released From Kuwaiti Jails
Six American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed in Kuwait for years on drug-related charges, were released Wednesday in a move seen as a goodwill gesture between the two allies, following a recent visit by a U.S. hostage envoy.
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40% Bias Score
BA and UK Government Sued for Negligence and Discrimination During 1990 Kuwait Hostage Crisis
Over 100 British Airways passengers and crew, including Barry Manners and his partner Anthony Yong, who had AIDS, are suing BA and the UK government for negligence and discrimination during the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, alleging the airline knew of the invasion hours before their flight landed ...
BA and UK Government Sued for Negligence and Discrimination During 1990 Kuwait Hostage Crisis
Over 100 British Airways passengers and crew, including Barry Manners and his partner Anthony Yong, who had AIDS, are suing BA and the UK government for negligence and discrimination during the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, alleging the airline knew of the invasion hours before their flight landed ...
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44% Bias Score
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