Death of Kuwait's Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, aged 86

Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the ruler of Kuwait, has passed away at the age of 86. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, but he had been hospitalized last month for an emergency health issue. Sheikh Nawaf became the emir of Kuwait in 2020 following the death of his brother, Sheikh Sabah. During his reign, he focused on domestic issues and faced political disputes, including the overhaul of Kuwait's welfare system. Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah is the designated successor. Egypt has declared three days of mourning for Sheikh Nawaf's passing.