News from Oct 25, 2026 (UTC)
Kuwait isSteady
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Why
Thousands of companies in Kuwait have been flagged over non-payment of employee salaries, and authorities are tracking salaries from bank to worker.
A security campaign in Hawally recorded 1,189 actions and closed 126 establishments.
Kuwait's Interior Minister said living costs are rising while expat salaries remain unchanged.
What happened
- Statements42%
- Cooperation42%
- Criticism4%
- Protests0%
- Pressure8%
- Fighting4%
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