Kuwait limits expats’ stay abroad to six months under new residency rules December 30, 2025 at 01:44AM

Kuwait has introduced new residency rules capping expat stays abroad at six months, aiming to manage its population. However, long-term visas for investors and property owners offer extended stays. Stricter rules apply to domestic workers, with new fees and penalties for overstays. The nation is also digitizing immigration services and cracking down on visa trading.

Was Putin at residence during 'drone attack'? Kremlin responds; Ukraine says no 'plausible evidence' December 29, 2025 at 11:59PM

Russia claims its stance on peace deals will harden after an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on President Putin's residence, a charge Kyiv denies, calling it a fabricated claim with no evidence. India's Prime Minister Modi expressed concern and urged restraint, emphasizing diplomacy as the path to peace.