Kuwait's Ruling Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah Passes Away, Sheikh Meshal Named Successor
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Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, has died at the age of 86 after a three-year reign focused on resolving internal political disputes. His half-brother, Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber, is expected to take over as Kuwait's ruler. Sheikh Nawaf's term was marked by domestic issues, including an overhaul of Kuwait's welfare system and political impasses. Kuwait, a key U.S. ally, has the world's sixth-largest known oil reserves and hosts thousands of American troops.
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- Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dies at age 86 The Associated Press
- Kuwait monarch Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah dies at 86 CNN
- Kuwait names Sheikh Meshal as new emir: All you need to know Hindustan Times
- Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor Reuters
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