Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, most from heat
Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which…
Earthquake of magnitude 5 strikes Iran
At least four people were killed and more than 120 others injured in a magnitude-5.0 earthquake that jolted Kashmar County…
Thailand’s Senate approves Bill to legalise marriage equality
Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a marriage equality Bill, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country…
Cruel landlord chops off camel’s leg for trespassing in Pakistan
A cruel landlord and five of his servants in Pakistan‘s Sindh province have been arrested for chopping off the leg…
Israel’s army defeats half of Hamas forces in Rafah, IDF
Israel’s military has said that its troops have defeated about half of the Hamas forces in Gaza’s Rafah. According to…
Nine dead as heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in Southern China
Southern China was reeling on Tuesday from heavy rains that triggered landslides killing at least nine people, knocking out power…
Haj reaches its peak, pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat
Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated on Saturday at a sacred…
Saudi health ministry worker dies serving Haj pilgrims
Saudi Minister of Health Fahd Al-Jalajel has announced the passing of Abdullah Al-Harithi, the supervisor of the Jamarat health sector….
Focus on Kohli as India face Canada in T20 World Cup
Star batter Virat Kohli‘s string of low scores would be a concern for India when they square off against Canada…
Egyptian President arrives in Jeddah to perform Haj
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Jeddah on Friday, June 13, to perform Haj. He was received by Prince…
North Korea calls Ukraine peace summit ‘conspiracy gathering’
North Korea on Friday strongly condemned the Ukraine peace summit to be hosted by Switzerland later this week, describing it…
Eid Al Adha 2024, UAE leaders order release of 2,974 prisoners
Ahead of Eid Al Adha, United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have ordered the release of 2,974 prisoners from correctional facilities…