Middle East

President Trump sends condolences to Kuwait after death of Emir

US President Donald Trump has released a statement after the death of Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah who died on Tuesday at the age of 91. The Emir had been in a US hospital for treatment for an undisclosed illness. The White House released President Trump’s statement on Tuesday: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend, His Highness…
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Middle East

New Emir of Kuwait named

Kuwait’s new emir has been named as the late Emir’s half-brother, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, according to the Kuwaiti government today. In a statement, the Government of Kuwait said they pray for the success of the new ruler.
Belgium

Duchess of Brabant completes one-month military initiation camp

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has successfully completed her one-month military initiation camp in Elsenborn, Belgium. The 18-year-old heir to the throne received her blue beret on Friday from her father, King Philippe, in his role as commander-in-chief of the army. Her mother, Queen Mathilde, was also in attendance alongside the other parents of her fellow graduates at the Blue Beret Parade…
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Saudi Arabia

Saudi King makes UN debut

King Salman of Saudi Arabia, 84, addressed the United Nations General Assembly for the first time on Wednesday where he called for a comprehensive solution on Iran and disarming Iranian affiliate Hezbollah in Lebanon. Like the other monarchs who have spoken at the 75th…
The Netherlands

Count Claus-Casimir to finish school at Gordonstoun

Count Claus-Casimir, the only son of Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, will finish his schooling at Gordonstoun international boarding school in Scotland. The 16-year-old has already travelled to Scotland and will be in quarantine for two weeks, as is required by the UK, before he can attend classes in person. Until then, he will attend classes virtually. His mother…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander pays tribute to founders of UN

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has paid tribute to the founders of the United Nations in a speech he delivered yesterday for the organisation’s 75th anniversary. His Majesty spoke alongside Dutch UN Youth Delegate, Hajar Yagkoubi, who spoke of what young people hope for the world. King Willem-Alexander stressed that he was not just addressing the statement but also delegates who…
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