Kuwaitis safe

Kuwait Embassy in Italy assured Sunday safety of all citizens in the wake of the devastating 6.5 magnitude earthquake that struck central Italy earlier. The embassy reached Kuwaiti citizens in Italy, including diplomats, employees, and students to ensure their safety following the earthquake, the embassy said. All Kuwaitis currently safe and sound, the statement confirmed, adding that the embassy has been keeping in touch with them since the previous quake that hit the country last August. — KUNA