Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, 83, visibly emotional during ceremony; late leader set to be buried in small funeral due to pandemic

Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah's death draws condolences from across a divided Middle East, where he is hailed as a bridge-builder

Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, 83, former monarch's half-brother, expected to be appointed as new ruler

Ron Dermer, ahead of his departure, says highlight of 7-year tenure in Washington was PM's Congressional address bashing Obama-brokered Iran deal

US president says Kuwaitis 'excited' about agreements with UAE, Bahrain, reiterates claim that 'seven or eight' Arab states want to sign deals with Jerusalem

US president gives Legion of Merit to Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who, along with Oman, has sought dialogue to end dispute that has torn Gulf Cooperation Council apart

Refusal of Israel ties follows deal to normalize relations with United Arab Emirates, comes amid rumors of imminent diplomatic breakthrough with Bahrain

Two days after deal announced, Israeli TV stations interview upbeat Emirati politicians, locals; in the GCC's other 5 countries, by contrast, there's unease at idea of public ties

Iraqi, Kuwaiti armies deny bombing carried out by newly formed Iraqi Shiite group; 2nd explosion said to target US-led coalition convoy in Taji area, north of Baghdad

Despite many disputes between its members, Gulf Cooperation Council says it is 'inappropriate' to lift sanctions until Tehran 'abandons its destabilizing activities in the region'