The Kuwaiti Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has reported a drone attack that targeted its Mina al-Ahmadi refinery early on Friday, which resulted in a fire breaking out at its operating units, with no injuries reported.
The Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) noted that emergency and firefighting teams are working to contain the fires and prevent their spread at the site.
It added that the necessary precautionary measures have been taken to ensure the safety of the workers and protect the facilities.
Two Indian-flagged ships attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz
Two Indian-flagged vessels carrying crude oil were attacked on Saturday while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed in a statement.
Six die in Kyiv shooting, hostage situation; police kill suspect
Ukrainian police have killed a man alleged to have opened fire on Saturday at passersby in a Kyiv district before barricading himself into a supermarket with hostages and refusing to negotiate in an incident that killed six people.
Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz restrictions
The Iranian military command said the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state of 'strict management' due to the US’s continuing blockade of Iranian ports.
French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon
A French soldier was killed and three others wounded while clearing a road in southern Lebanon in an attack that UNIFIL peacekeepers and French officials said on Saturday was likely carried out by Hezbollah.
Trump says Iran ceasefire may end if no deal by Wednesday, blockade remains
US President Donald Trump said there had been "some pretty good news" about Iran, suggesting optimism about peace talks to end the war in the Middle East, but he said a ceasefire in the conflict may not be extended without a deal by Wednesday.
