October 8, 2026, Thursday
English

Third drone attack on Kuwait oil refinery, Middle East tensions escalated

Main News Image

Kathmandu. Amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Kuwait's government oil refinery has been attacked for the third time. According to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, a drone attack was carried out on the Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery. After the attack, a fire broke out in the center and the emergency team has brought the situation under control. The company explained the incident as a malicious attack.

The Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery is considered one of the largest in the Middle East, which has the capacity to process approximately 346,000 barrels of oil per day. Meanwhile, as the regional tension continues to increase, Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel. The attack took place just hours after US President Donald Trump warned of tough military action against Iran.

mediabaaji add

Related News

Trump's security meeting without conclusion, US-Iran peace deal in confusion

Kathmandu. A high-level security meeting called by US President Donald Trump in the Situation Room of the White House to take a "final decision" on a possible peace deal with Iran and the extension of the 60-day ceasefire ended without a conclusio...

Three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian control, tension further heightened after the US strike

Tehran. Three oil tankers trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz have been seized by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). According to the Iranian side, one of the tankers exploded and caught fire during the seizure.

Iranian media re...

Indian army chief is coming to Nepal, who is he meeting with?

Kathmandu. Dhiraj Seth, who was appointed as the Chief of the Indian Army three months ago, is going to visit Nepal.  According to sources, he is going to visit Nepal on July 31 to receive the status of Honorary Maharathi of the Nepali Army.&...

Iran's objection to US role in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran. Iran has made it clear that American leadership or interference in the security system of the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz is not acceptable. Iran has reiterated its old stance that regional security should be ensured not by external...

Within hours of the cease-fire declaration, the Hormuz waterway is turbulent, with suspected attacks on three ships

Kathmandu. Within hours of US President Donald Trump extending the ceasefire with Iran, a new series of tensions has started in the Strait of Hormuz. Although the announcement of the cease-fire was seen as a diplomatic success, in practice, Iran's...

Four contenders for the United Nations General Secretary position, the taste is decreasing, the problem is increasing

Kathmandu. The selection process for the next Secretary General of the United Nations has been unusually limited this time. Compared to the open and spirited competition between 13 candidates in 2016, only four contenders have come forward for for...