November 2002
Djibouti as a Hub for the Transfer of U.S. Soldiers and Military Equipment to Kuwait - 2002-11-26
Djibouti is being utilized as a logistical hub for the transfer of U.S. military personnel and equipment to Kuwait in anticipation of a possible conflict…
The Police Officer Who Shot Two American Soldiers Has a History of Mental Illness - 2002-11-23
A Kuwaiti police officer named Khalid Al-Shammari is suspected of shooting two American soldiers and has a history of mental illness. He fled to Saudi…
Kuwaiti Police Officer Shoots Two American Soldiers - 2002-11-21
A Kuwaiti police officer shot two American soldiers, injuring them seriously before fleeing to Saudi Arabia. The soldiers are in stable condition and expected to…
Arrest of an Al-Qaeda Member in Kuwait - 2002-11-17
A senior Al-Qaeda member was arrested in Kuwait, preventing a bombing plot targeting American travelers in Yemen. The suspect is linked to a cell responsible…
Bombing Plot in a Hotel in Yemen Foiled
Kuwaiti authorities have arrested Mohsen al-Fadhli, a senior al-Qaeda member, and thwarted a bombing plot targeting a hotel in Yemen used by U.S. military officials.…
President Bush: This Tape Reminds Us That We Are at War - 2002-11-14
President Bush addresses a new audio tape that may feature Osama bin Laden, emphasizing that it serves as a reminder of the ongoing war against…
Tom Ridge: Al-Qaeda Remains the Most Serious Threat to the U.S. and Its Allies
Tom Ridge, the U.S. Director of Homeland Security, emphasized in a speech that Al-Qaeda continues to pose a significant threat to the U.S. and its…
Americans in the Middle East May Be Targeted by Terrorist Attacks - 2002-11-05
The U.S. State Department has issued a renewed warning to Americans about potential terrorist threats in the Middle East, emphasizing vigilance due to risks from…
U.S. Defense Secretary: Saudi Arabia's Policy Has Not Changed - 2002-11-05
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld affirmed that Saudi Arabia's policy remains unchanged despite statements from Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal about not allowing base usage…
Kuwait Allows Use of Its Bases Against Iraq Conditional on UN Approval - 2002-11-04
Kuwait has indicated it will permit U.S. military use of its bases against Iraq if the UN approves military action, contrasting with Saudi Arabia's refusal…
Joint Military Exercises of U.S. and Kuwait Forces Near Iraq Border - 2002-11-02
Kuwait has closed a significant area near its border with Iraq to secure joint military exercises with U.S. forces, amid concerns over a potential U.S.…
Iraq Opens Arar Border Crossing
Iraq has reopened the Arar border crossing with Saudi Arabia, allowing the passage of goods and passengers for the first time in twelve years. This…