Kuwait Defense Ministry Says F-18 Jet Crashed in North, Pilot Killed

F-18 aircraft (archive - Reuters)
F-18 aircraft (archive - Reuters)
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Kuwait Defense Ministry Says F-18 Jet Crashed in North, Pilot Killed

F-18 aircraft (archive - Reuters)
F-18 aircraft (archive - Reuters)

Kuwait's Defense Ministry spokesman, Staff Brigadier Hamad al-Sagr, said on Wednesday that an F-18 jet had crashed during a training exercise in the northern part of the country, resulting in the pilot's death, according to the Kuwait News Agency.

Investigations are underway to determine the details and causes of the accident that occurred during a training mission, added the agency.



Saudi King to Undergo Medical Tests for Lung Inflammation

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi King to Undergo Medical Tests for Lung Inflammation

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud will undergo medical tests on Sunday evening for lung inflammation, the state news agency said.