Latest news in Kuwait? September 25th, 2026

Key news developments involving Kuwait for September 25, 2026:

• Crown Prince Addresses the UN General Assembly: Representing the Amir, Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah delivered a high-profile address at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. He condemned aggressive missile and drone attacks targeting regional civilian infrastructure, reaffirmed Kuwait’s inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, and stressed the critical need to preserve open, safe navigation across key international waterways including the Strait of Hormuz and Bab El-Mandeb.

  Times Kuwait

• Diplomatic Walkout at the UN: Kuwait’s diplomatic delegation joined representatives from roughly 70 nations in walking out of the UN General Assembly hall in protest as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium.

  Arab Times

• Significant Jump in Oil Prices: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation reported a sharp surge in the price of Kuwait export crude, jumping $7.17 to reach $113.47 per barrel amid volatile global energy markets and heightened regional supply-security concerns.

• Defense & Airspace Alertness: Defense authorities continued maintaining high readiness across Kuwait’s armed forces and air defense units, coordinating closely with regional allies following cross-border missile and drone threats.