Kuwait- KUNA main news for Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Local:


KUWAIT, Nov 13 (KUNA) -- Cybercrimes and hazards have turned into a major concern for many States across the globe, a senior Kuwaiti official affirmed on Wednesday. (Issued at 12:23 local time or 09:23 GMT)


Economic:


KUWATI -- Kuwait's stock exchange (Boursa Kuwait) ended Wednesday in the green zone, as the All Share Index went up 11.28 points to reach 5,741.99 points, up 0.20 percent. (Issued at 13:39 local time or 10:39 GMT)


BRUSSELS -- The European Commission announced Wednesday that it is stepping up its support for the Sahel region with a further 35 euro million (USD 38.5 million) in humanitarian aid to help those most in need. (Issued at 14:57 local time or 11:57 GMT)


International:


GAZA -- Some 22 Palestinians have been killed over two days of Israeli airstrikes targeting the Gaza Strip, said Palestine's Health Ministry Wednesday. (Issued at 16:14 local time or 13:14 GMT)


MANAMA -- Kuwait has drawn up "significant" plans to bring its digital technology goals to fruition, said the country's commerce minister, highlighting such efforts as crucial to push a long-term development strategy. (Issued at 15:26 local time or 12:26 GMT)


WASHINGTON -- The US and Turkish presidents hold crucial talks and a news conference addressing the issues concerning the two nations namely Syria, Ankara's purchase of Russian missiles and others.


WASHINGTON -- The US House of Representatives holds public hearing as part of the aspired president's impeachment process.


BAGHDAD -- Iraqis pursue the protests demanding better living amid a call by teachers to hold a grand demonstration.


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