गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Kuwait Crown Prince sworn in as new Emir International Kuwait Crown Prince sworn in as new Emir KathmanduPati October 01, 2020 AGENCY : Kuwait’s Crown Prince Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah took the constitutional oath before the country’s unicameral parliament as the new ruler of the Persian Gulf monarchy on Wednesday, the State-run TV reported. His appointment as the new leader was declared after the government’s emergency meeting on Tuesday following the news on the death of Emir Sabah IV, Sputnik reported. According to Kuwait’s legislation, the heir to the throne automatically becomes the country’s new ruler after the death of the previous one. However, his powers will become effective only after being sworn in before the National Assembly. Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in the United States. He was 91. According to Sputnik, the news of Emir’s demise was confirmed by the minister responsible for his affairs on Tuesday. He had become Kuwait’s Emir in January 2006 after the death of Sheikh Jaber al-Sabah. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal doctor airlifted after hospital attack sparks protests Finance minister urges diaspora investment to boost economic growth Nabil bank wins Nepal’s best commercial bank award Nepal congress chief Thapa postpones planned India visit Trump republicans face tough midterms with 100 days left Cockroach Janta Party ends nationwide protests Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities
