Kuwait's ruler in US hospital for tests, postpones Trump meeting

Sheikh Sabah's meet with Trump has been postponed

Last updated: September 08, 2019 | 21:25

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Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah

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Dubai: Kuwait's emir has been admitted to hospital in the United States for medical tests and has postponed a meeting with US President Donald Trump planned for this week in Washington, state news agency Kuna said on Sunday.

Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, 90, who had been due to meet Trump on September 12, will meet him at a later date, Kuna said, citing a statement from the emir's office.

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