Kuwait air defences are responding to a drone attack, with explosions heard
This drone attack on Kuwait raises concerns over regional stability and could spark tensions in the broader Middle East.
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Kuwait air defences are responding to a drone attack, with explosions heard
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The immediate market implications may involve risk-off sentiment, particularly impacting oil prices and safe-haven assets like gold and USD, as traders assess the threat to supply routes and regional security.
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