Anti-Corruption Push: Kuwait’s Public Prosecution has referred 71 defendants to court over alleged agricultural land graft, citing about KD 8.66 million misappropriated, plus bribery, forgery, money laundering and illegal profit involving public-sector officials and private entities. Health Regulation Overhaul: The Ministry of Health tightened rules on cosmetic procedures and introduced new controls on narcotic/psychotropic medicines, including licensing, tracking and limits for use on aircraft and ships, while also setting up a cancer epidemiology and registry unit at the Kuwait Cancer Center. Drug Crackdown Spotlight: Interior’s top leadership honored Drug Control officers after Kuwait’s record Lyrica manufacturing and distribution bust, stressing transparency and continued enforcement. Public Safety & Enforcement: Hawally security arrested two people after finding a carton of imported liquor at a checkpoint; separately, Kuwait Municipality said a commercial inspection campaign targets businesses operating without proper municipal/technical approvals. Regional Diplomacy: Kuwait condemned an Iranian drone attack on the UAE and reaffirmed solidarity, while a Syrian diplomat praised Kuwait’s humanitarian role. Work & Services: Government offices will return to regular working hours from September 1. Defense Ties: Kuwait’s Defense Minister met the UK ambassador to review military cooperation, as Turkey highlighted growing defense procurement links with Kuwait.