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… In response to the US strikes, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said they had struck US targets on bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, and that they also "hit and destroyed Sheikh Isa air bases", according to the state-run IRNA news agency. …
US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for quick peace deal fadeCapital News
… US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait came under Iranian fire for a second day in a row, while Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it fired ballistic missiles at a US command centre in Jordan, according to Iranian state media. …
US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a rowThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya has not been subjected to a fresh ban on the deployment of domestic workers to Kuwait, the Kenyan Embassy in Kuwait has clarified, dismissing reports circulating in sections of the media and on social media as misleading and inaccurate. …
No restriction on Kenyan workers in Kuwait, Embassy saysCapital News
… In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched strikes on 21 targets at US bases in the region, one in Bahrain and the other in Jordan, while Kuwait’s army said it was also intercepting an attack. …
US and Iran exchange fire after American patrol helicopter downed in HormuzCapital News
… Another 29 people have been killed in Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, according to local authorities. …
Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached againThe Standard
… ENTCOM) said it destroyed two Iranian drones "that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz", hours after announcing it struck four other drones and coastal surveillance radar sites.Tehran responded with a salvo of missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait …
US says shot down Iran drones in fresh escalationCitizen Digital
… Two days earlier, Kuwait said it had intercepted 30 ballistic missiles fired as part of "heinous Iranian aggression." Weeks of complex talks marked by threats and flare-ups of violence have failed to secure a deal to end the war. …
Trump says Iran has '22 percent' of missiles leftCitizen Digital
Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes By AFP June 06, 2026 05:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Iran launched a salvo of missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait on Sat …
Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikesThe Standard
… But tensions surged again Friday when the US military said it struck radar sites in Iran after downing drones headed toward the strait.Shortly after, air raid sirens sounded in neighboring Gulf nations Kuwait and Bahrain -- both US allies -- and AFP correspondents in both countri …
US, Iran trade strikes despite visas for World Cup footballersThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeA man inspects the aftermath at the site of an Israeli strike that hit the previous day in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre on June 5, 2026. [AFP] Iran fired missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday, after renewed American strikes against it …
Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikesMarco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a tour of Gulf states to show solidarity with key allies economically damaged by the US and Israel's war with Iran. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off most Gulf states' oil and gas exports and drone and missile attacks undermined the region's status as safe havens for business and tourism.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a tour of Gulf states to show solidarity with key allies economically damaged by the US and Israel's war with Iran. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off most Gulf states' oil and gas exports and drone and missile attacks undermined the region's status as safe havens for business and tourism.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a tour of Gulf states to show solidarity with key allies hit hard by the Middle East war. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off most Gulf states' oil and gas exports, while its drone and missile attacks undermined their status as safe havens for business and tourism.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England will aim to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday against Ghana in Group L, seeking to build on a 4-2 win over Croatia. Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England face Ghana in Group L on Tuesday aiming to secure a place in the World Cup last 32, a day after Argentina and France advanced. Portugal look to kickstart their campaign after an opening draw, while England seek to build on their 4-2 win over Croatia.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to reopen on Friday after nearly four months following a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. While stranded ships could theoretically move through almost immediately once formal approval is given, some vessels may require underwater hull cleaning, and a return to normal operations is likely to take time.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary dismissed reports that Kuwait imposed a new ban on Kenyan workers, saying recent changes by Kuwaiti authorities do not amount to fresh restrictions. Kenya voluntarily suspended the deployment of domestic workers to Kuwait nearly a decade ago, and the recent Kuwaiti communication reflects the existing regulatory framework rather than a new policy targeting Kenya.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenyan Embassy in Kuwait dismissed recent reports of new restrictions on domestic worker recruitment, clarifying that Kenya voluntarily suspended deployment to Kuwait approximately ten years ago, not as a result of new restrictions.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Labour says recent media reports misinterpreted a Kuwaiti communication about recruitment procedures; Kenya has voluntarily suspended domestic worker deployment to Kuwait for nearly a decade, a position that remains in effect.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Labour says Kuwait has not imposed a new restriction on Kenyan workers, clarifying that Kenya voluntarily suspended deployment of domestic workers to Kuwait about a decade ago and this status remains unchanged. The ministry noted that Kenya and Kuwait are in consultations to develop a bilateral framework for the domestic labour sector, and restrictions apply only to domestic workers, not other Kenyan professionals.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, marking the second straight day of tit-for-tat strikes amid a three-month war. US President Donald Trump accused Iran of dragging out negotiations and said it will "have to pay the price," while the strikes sent oil prices rising.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes across the Middle East for a second consecutive day, straining a ceasefire agreed in April. The US conducted "self-defense strikes" targeting military and surveillance sites in southern Iran, while Iran responded by launching strikes at US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and claimed to have hit two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenyan Embassy in Kuwait clarified that Kenya has not been subjected to a new ban on domestic worker deployment, dismissing media reports as misleading. The Embassy stated that the current suspension of domestic worker deployment was a voluntary decision taken by the Kenyan government about two years ago, and recent communications from Kuwaiti authorities do not constitute a new restriction.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of taking too long to negotiate a peace deal and warned it would "have to pay the price," following renewed military exchanges between the two countries that strained a ceasefire established in April.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US conducted strikes on Iranian air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz after an American Apache helicopter was downed on Monday. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by launching drones and missiles at 21 targets at US bases in Bahrain and Jordan, with Kuwait also intercepting an attack.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other after exchanging fire for the first time since April's truce. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was holding fire "at the moment," while Iran warned of "more severe and crushing measures" if Israel carried out more strikes.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
The United States said it shot down two Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, following weeks of indirect talks and tit-for-tat exchanges that have failed to end the conflict or reopen the vital waterway. Iran responded with a salvo of ballistic missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday, with six intercepted and one falling short, as both nations denounced the attacks as aggression and dangerous escalation.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump told NBC News that Iran still has "21, 22 percent" of its missiles left, a higher estimate than the 18 percent he cited in May, as Tehran fired dozens of missiles across the region during ceasefire violations.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran launched seven ballistic missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday in response to renewed American strikes, with the US saying six were intercepted and one fell short. Bahrain and Kuwait condemned the attacks as aggression and escalation, while weeks of indirect talks have failed to secure a deal to end the Middle East war or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New attacks in the Middle East on Friday threatened a fragile US-Iran ceasefire that has been in place since April 8, with the US military striking Iranian radar sites after downing drones, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards responding with missile strikes toward Kuwait and Bahrain. Weeks of complex talks have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran launched seven ballistic missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, with Bahrain denouncing the attacks as "blatant aggression" and a violation of sovereignty. The strikes represent the second attack on both nations in three days and follow weeks of failed talks over the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The US House of Representatives passed a measure 215-208 seeking to halt President Trump from taking further military action in Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats in the bipartisan vote. The resolution still requires approval from the Republican-controlled Senate and is the fourth House attempt to rein in Trump's war powers, which critics say lack congressional approval.
4 June 2026 · Capital News →
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait's international airport on Wednesday. The IRGC claimed the attack as retaliation for US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and Qeshm Island, while Kuwait's defence ministry called it "criminal Iranian aggression."
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto formally received Letters of Credence from four newly appointed diplomats, including South Africa's High Commissioner Salome Zulu-Mmola, Guatemala's Ambassador Luis Fernando Carranza Cifuentes, Kuwait's Ambassador Anas Talib Ali Marafi, and New Zealand's High Commissioner Olivia Charlotte Owen. South Africa's envoy conveyed an invitation from President Cyril Ramaphosa for Ruto to visit South Africa and highlighted growing bilateral ties in trade and investment.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump said Iran talks were moving at a "rapid pace" despite negotiations to end the Mideast war appearing in deep trouble, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards warning of new fronts and Tehran suspending dialogue with mediators in protest at Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The ongoing Middle East conflict is revealing Africa's heavy reliance on imported refined petroleum products from the Gulf, with East Africa sourcing nearly 80 per cent of its refined petroleum from Middle Eastern suppliers. Supply disruptions have already triggered fuel station queues, rising prices, and increased transport and electricity costs across African cities, threatening economic stability and social cohesion.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
The US and Iran exchanged air strikes over the weekend near the Strait of Hormuz, with the US striking Iranian radar and drone sites and Iran retaliating against a US air base, while peace negotiations remain stalled despite a Trump administration proposal.
1 June 2026 · Capital News →
The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on Monday as negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked over disagreements on Iranian nuclear efforts and fighting in Lebanon. The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone control sites in response to a downed US drone, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US military air base in retaliation.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's top negotiator said Tehran would only trust Washington's actions, not its words, after US Vice President JD Vance announced progress on a ceasefire extension and peace framework. President Donald Trump has remained silent about the deal despite US sources saying it only needed his sign-off.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their Middle East ceasefire, though the breakthrough still requires President Trump's approval. The potential agreement would allow unrestricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran removing mines within 30 days and the US lifting its naval blockade if commercial traffic resumes, but Iran has not confirmed commitments and has said any unilaterally announced deal by Trump would not be recognized.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →