Emir of Kuwait Holds Talks with Visiting Iraq President

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah holds talks with Iraqi President Fuad Masoum in Kuwait. (Amiri Diwan)
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah holds talks with Iraqi President Fuad Masoum in Kuwait. (Amiri Diwan)
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Emir of Kuwait Holds Talks with Visiting Iraq President

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah holds talks with Iraqi President Fuad Masoum in Kuwait. (Amiri Diwan)
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah holds talks with Iraqi President Fuad Masoum in Kuwait. (Amiri Diwan)

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah held talks on Monday with visiting Iraqi President Fuad Masoum, reported the Kuwaiti News Agency (KUNA).

Masoum and the accompanying delegation held talks with the Emir on bilateral ties and ways to bolster and develop them in all fields, said Deputy Minister for the affairs of the Amiri Diwan Sheikh Ali Jarah al-Sabah according to KUNA.

They also discussed issues of common interest.

The meeting was attended by Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf, Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber al-Mubarak al-Hamad al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid Al-Hamad al-Sabah, in addition to senior Kuwaiti and Iraqi officials.



Qatar Says Cargo Vessel Coming from Abu Dhabi Attacked in its Waters

 Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. (Reuters)
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. (Reuters)
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Qatar Says Cargo Vessel Coming from Abu Dhabi Attacked in its Waters

 Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. (Reuters)
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. (Reuters)

A cargo vessel was attacked by a drone on Sunday in Qatari waters northeast of Mesaieed port as the ship travelled from Abu Dhabi, causing a limited fire that was contained, the Qatari Defense Ministry said.

No injuries were reported and the vessel continued its journey towards ‌the port.

The UK Maritime Trade ‌Operations (UKMTO) ⁠said earlier a bulk ⁠carrier had reported being struck by an unknown projectile while sailing 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha, the capital of Qatar.

Authorities are investigating the source of the projectile, UKMTO ⁠said.

Vessels in the area have been ‌advised to transit with caution.

Ships in the Gulf have been attacked by Iran since the US and Israel launched air ‌strikes on Iran on February 28.

The Strait of Hormuz, ⁠the ⁠vital energy-trade chokepoint that connects Gulf oil producers to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, has been virtually closed since.

Separately, a Qatari tanker crossed the Strait towards Pakistan on Sunday, while Washington continued to wait for Tehran's response to its latest proposals to begin peace talks.


Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Saturday from Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Saudi Press Agency said.

The two officials discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts made by both countries to maintain security and stability.


Saudi Crown Prince Says Looking Forward to Working with Iraq’s Zaidi on Consolidating Ties

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Says Looking Forward to Working with Iraq’s Zaidi on Consolidating Ties

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent on Saturday a cable of congratulations to Ali al-Zaidi on his appointment as Iraq’s prime minister-designate. 

In the cable, he said he was looking forward to working with al-Zaidi on consolidating the fraternal relations between their countries and peoples and bolstering them in all fields. 

He wished him success in serving Iraq and its people. 

Earlier, Crown Prince Mohammed sent a cable to Péter Magyar to congratulate him on his election as Prime Minister of Hungary.

He also congratulated him on the formation of a new government, its gaining the confidence of the National Assembly, and taking the constitutional oath.

The Crown Prince expressed his congratulations for success and prosperity to Magyar, and for continued progress and prosperity to the people of Hungary.