KUNA News Bulletin Summary – Friday 00:00 GMT
Kuwait and Regional News Updates – December 27,2025
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A compilation of recent news from and concerning Kuwait,as of December 27,2025,at 03:57:42 UTC.
Kuwait Condemns Syria Mosque attack
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned a terrorist attack targeting a mosque in Homs, Syria, resulting in civilian casualties. The statement, released on December 27, 2025, expresses Kuwait’s denunciation of the act.
Security Campaign in Kabd Desert Area
A joint security campaign is underway in the Kabd desert area of Kuwait, led by the Ministry of Interior’s Criminal Security Sector and in cooperation with the Kuwait Municipality. The campaign aims to arrest violators and remove encroachments on state property as part of a periodic security plan.
Power Outage in Funaitees and Al-Qurain
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced a power outage affecting parts of the Funaitees and Al-Qurain areas due to the main substation (Funaitees A) being out of service. The outage began on december 27, 2025.
Kuwaiti Oil Imports to Japan Decline
Government data indicates a 28.1% decrease in Kuwait’s crude oil imports to Japan in November, reaching 3.73 million barrels (124,000 barrels per day). This marks the first decline in two months, according to data released on December 27, 2025.
Syria Mosque Explosion Death Toll Rises
The Syrian Ministry of health reported that the death toll from the explosion at a mosque in Homs Governorate, Syria, has risen to eight, with 18 injured. The incident occurred earlier on Friday, December 27, 2025.
UNIFIL Soldier Injured in Southern Lebanon
A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) soldier was injured by gunfire from Israeli occupation forces during a patrol near the Blue Line in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred on December 27, 2025, according to a UNIFIL announcement.
Israeli Forces Raid Qabatiya Following Attack
Israeli occupation forces raided the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the West Bank, following a double operation in the Baysan area that resulted in the deaths of two settlers and injuries to others. The raid occurred on December 27, 2025.