(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Local:
KUWAIT -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah calls on the Kuwaiti people to unite and join hands to secure a better future. Issued at 10:29 a.m. (07:29 GMT).
KUWAIT -- Two Kuwaiti ministers who will be questioned by lawmakers over alleged irregularities have requested a delay in proceedings, as the Gulf country's parliament opened for a new term on Tuesday. Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Housing Dr. Jenan Ramadan, along with Finance Minister Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf, both asked to put off their respective grillings until November 12. Issued at 14:56 p.m. (11:56 GMT).
International:
VIENNA -- The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) selects Argentina's candidate Rafael Grossi for the position of the agency's Director General. Issued at 15:05 p.m. (12:05 GMT).
RIYADH -- Saudi Arabia inks investment accords worth USD 15 billion.
BEIRUT -- Follow up on developments amid ongoing protests for reforms.
BAGHDAD -- Follow up on conditions with Iraqis demanding fundamental changes in the governing system.
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