India declares one day of state mourning on the passing away of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

The sheikh had led the oil-rich nation for the last three years after taking over from his half-brother, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah. The crown prince, 83-year-old Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has been named as his successor.