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Last update: 12 hours agoMiddle East Flashpoint: A drone strike sparked a fire near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, with Kuwait condemning the attack as a breach of sovereignty and international law; the incident comes as Iran–US talks remain stuck and drone activity keeps spilling into Gulf airspace. Energy Pressure: Iraq said it exported just 10 million barrels through the Strait of Hormuz in April, underscoring how insurance and shipping risks are choking flows and lifting oil-price volatility. Kuwait Enforcement: Kuwait stepped up food-safety checks—333 outlets inspected, 55 violations issued, and closures ordered—while a raid in Ardiya uncovered alleged unlicensed confectionery production inside a residential house. Finance & Growth: Zain Kuwait signed MoUs with ktech and CCK to build future-ready talent, while Action Energy secured KWD 40.9m in credit facilities to expand its rig fleet. Trade Links: Britain is nearing a GCC free-trade deal, with talks ongoing since 2022.
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