(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Local:
KUWAIT -- Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah has renewed his call for a lift of the suspension imposed on Kuwaiti sports activity so that the Kuwaiti football team can take part in the 2019 Asian Cup competition. (Issued at 14:39 local time or 11:39 GMT)
KUWAIT -- Health Ministry holds press conference to announce new healthcare fees for expatriates.
Economic:
PARIS -- European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus Industries, on Wednesday reported an eight percent hike in commercial aircraft deliveries in 2016, bringing total aircraft delivered to 688. (Issued at 13:39 local time or 10:39 GMT)
International:
WASHINGTON -- US President-elect Donald Trump holds first press conference since he was elected.
TOKYO -- South Korea said Wednesday the North has made "considerable" progress in nuclear capabilities recently, citing the increased amount of its fissile material and improved warhead miniaturization technology, Yonhap News Agency reported. (Issued at 12:44 local time or 09:44 GMT)
ISLAMABAD -- The death toll of the twin suicide bombings that targeted parliament staff in Afghanistan's capital city Kabul has risen to 51 people, said officials on Wednesday. (Issued at 10:53 local time or 07:53 GMT)
DUBAI -- The UAE on Wednesday confirmed five of its diplomats were killed in the terrorist attack which hit Kandhar, Afghanistan, Tuesday evening. (Issued at 09:57 local time or 06:57 GMT)
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