Kuwait
Photos of the Gulf War Fires That Turned Kuwait's Oil Fields into Hell
"Never before or since have I witnessed an unnatural disaster on such a scale," writes photographer Sebastião Salgado, who documented the aftermath of the Iraqi army setting Kuwait oil wells ablaze in the early 90s.
Celebrating the Power of Female Arab Athletes Through Photographs
When "Active Arab Women" photographer Lara Al-Hadeedi grew frustrated with the stereotypes surrounding Middle Eastern women and sports, she decided to take matters into her own hands.
Faye Sultan Represents Kuwait But Competes for the "Independent Olympic Athlete" Team
Last year, the IOC suspended Kuwait. As a result, athletes, like Kuwaiti swimmer Faye Sultan, must compete as independents.
Kuwait Sues IOC for $1 Billion Over Olympic Ban
Kuwait has sued the IOC for suspending the country from the Olympics based on "government interference" with the national Olympic committee.
UN Announces 'Last Chance' Ceasefire in Yemen
Not all the parties fighting in Yemen are covered by the agreement, but the United Nations says it's the best chance to stop a war that threatens to completely destroy the country.
Fatima Al Qadiri’s ‘Brute’ is the Powerful Political Album We've Been Waiting For
The Kuwait-raised producer's second LP takes on police brutality and authoritarianism in America.
World Leaders Are in London Trying to Raise Billions For Syria
Diplomats and world leaders are meeting at a conference that aims to secure $9 billion in aid pledges for Syria and countries around it that are affected by the devastating war.
The US Launched Operation Desert Storm 25 Years Ago and Now Iraq Is Totally Screwed
It's the 25th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, the US-led campaign against Saddam Hussein that paved the way for the current era of chaos in Iraq.
Adam Driver Tries on a Bomb Suit in Kuwait (Extra Scene from 'Arts in the Armed Forces')
In this extra scene, Adam Driver meets the explosive ordnance disposal team at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait and finds out what it’s like to get suited up in one of the “bomb suits” used by the US military in 114-degree heat.
Kuwait Has Now Withdrawn Its Ambassador from Iran
As another Gulf ally backs Saudi Arabia in its row with Iran, Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen against Tehran-backed rebels have intensified.
Adam Driver's Non-Profit Performs for the Troops (Excerpt from 'Arts in the Armed Forces')
VICE News follows Adam Driver and his fellow actors as Arts in the Armed Forces perform theater for a military audience at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait.