Kuwait breaks up extremist cell supporting Islamic State

Kuwait has cracked down on an extremist cell that was aiding Islamic State with support that included brokering arms deals, arresting six people from various nationalities who were operating inside the country.

Police arrested a Lebanese citizen named Osama Khayat, described as the ringleader, who admitted to helping IS recruit fighters and raise money that was sent to IS-related bank accounts in Turkey, the official Kuwait News Agency said.