Briefing Of KUNA Main News For Friday Until 00:00 GMT

2023-06-16 08:02:46

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) TUNIS - Kuwait Ambassador to Libya Zyad Al-Mishaan said the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) plays a significant and central role in setting the stage for presidential and legislative elections the North African Arab country.

WASHINGTON - The White House has slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin's "highly irresponsible nuclear rhetoric" after he confirmed Friday that his country has sent tactical nuclear weapons to its ally Belarus.

GENEVA - The World Food Programme declared it would expand its relief operations throughout Sudan to meet necessary needs for more than one million people.

BRUSSELS - The European Union sounded alarm over the rise of illicit drug use in Europe, calling for cooperation with third countries in the global fight against drug trafficking.

MOSCOW - UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral relations as well as strategic partnership.

BRUSSELS - The Central Mediterranean remains the main route for illegal migration into the EU, Frontex; the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, said in a press release.

GENEVA - The United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) called for urgent and effective measures to avert recurring deadly accidents in the Mediterranean. (end) ibi

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