Kuwait Independence at 65: Kuwait marked 65 years since the 1961 end of the British protectorate, spotlighting how independence shaped modern institutions and sovereignty. Education Reform: The Ministry of Education unveiled a draft bylaw to unify school regulations under one framework; educators have until July 4 to submit feedback. Justice & Family Protection: The Ministry of Justice says domestic violence cases registered with the Public Prosecution fell 33% in the first three months after the new law, citing clearer procedures and safeguards for serious offences. Aviation & Connectivity: Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 4 is seeing a steady return of regional flights, while Kuwait Airways reported a 13.6% reduction in 2025 losses alongside revenue growth and fleet productivity gains. Energy Diplomacy: Kuwait and Indonesia renewed energy-security cooperation and pushed GCC–Indonesia free trade talks to wrap up by end-2026. EU-Kuwait Energy Talks: The EU held a seminar with Kuwaiti energy bodies to deepen cooperation as Kuwait pursues Vision 2035 and carbon neutrality goals. Public Sector Enforcement: Kuwait arrested four convicts tied to public fund embezzlement cases worth about $180m. Health Services: Hospitals will introduce “quiet hours” overnight to improve patient rest and recovery. Community & Culture: Wikipedia launched the second “Wiki Loves Earth” photography contest in Kuwait, and the Embassy of India hosted International Day of Yoga with “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”