SALALAH — Shihab Al-Rawas, Oman’s Deputy Ambassador to Kuwait, emphasized the strong bilateral relationship between Oman and Kuwait, highlighting its foundation in longstanding historical connections that bind both nations and their populations. The diplomatic ties reflect mutual respect and cooperation across regional affairs. \n\nNEW YORK — The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) issued a stark warning, stating that conditions in the Gaza Strip have deteriorated to a level beyond catastrophic, with humanitarian needs overwhelming existing response capacities. \n\nWASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined European counterparts in discussions with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, focusing on international security and ongoing geopolitical developments. \n\nCAIRO — According to the Somali military, elite Danab forces, backed by international air support, eliminated approximately 100 militants affiliated with Al-Shabaab, a group linked to Al-Qaeda, during a targeted operation. The Somali Army confirmed the operation’s success in weakening the extremist faction’s presence. \n— news from Kuwait News Agency\n\n— News Original —\nBriefing of KUNA main news for Monday until 00:00 GMT\nSALALAH — Oman’s Deputy Ambassador to Kuwait, Shihab Al-Rawas, affirmed on the exceptional Omani-Kuwaiti relations in this region, which he described as based on deep-rooted historical ties that unite the two countries and their peoples. \nNEW YORK — The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that the situation in the Gaza Strip is beyond catastrophic. \nGAZA — At least 33 Palestinians have fallen martyr and 625 others were wounded, most of them aid seekers, as a result of the Israeli occupation aggression during the past 24 hours, Gaza Strip health authorities reported. \nWASHINGTON — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders held talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House. \nCAIRO — The Somali Army said its forces had killed at least 100 militants of Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab Group in an operation carried out by the military elite Danab forces, supported by international air partners. (end) mb
