Kuwaiti Leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed Dies at 86

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has passed away at the age of 86. He had been leading the country for the past three years and was succeeded by his half-brother, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah. Sheikh Nawaf, who served as defense minister during the Gulf War, had a relatively short reign compared to his predecessor. Kuwait, with its significant oil reserves and US alliance, has declared 40 days of mourning and government offices will be closed for three days.