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China faces allegations of trading ‘halal organs’ forcibly harvested from Uyghurs
Members of the Uyghur Muslim minority and Falun Gong practitioners in Xinjiang, China, are being subjected to a real human tragedy, according to reports. There have been serious allegations that the Chinese…
- Middle East
Saudi arrests over 16,000 violators of residency, labour laws
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has arrested 16,565 violators of residency, labour, and border security laws across the Kingdom from June 27 to July 3. Those arrested included 9,969 violators…
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With skilled Saudi hands: Kiswah of Kaaba crafted from silk, gold, silver threads
With exceptional skills and deft hands, a group of youth in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, masterfully weaves the Kiswah of the holy Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) using threads of silk, silver, and gold. They work…
- Middle East
Israel kills five Palestinian journalists in Gaza over 24 hours
At least five journalists were among the dozens of Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours. The journalists were identified as: Amjad Al-Jahjouh – the…
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Colombia displays giant Palestine flag on Congress facade
The government of Colombia displayed a giant Palestine flag on the facade of the Congress in Bolivar Square in the capital, Bogota, to show solidarity with the Palestinian people amid the ongoing…
- Middle East
Watch: Kiswah of Kaaba changed to mark new Islamic year 1446
The Kiswah of the Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has been changed in an intricate annual ritual. The ceremony took place on Sunday morning, July 7, the…
- Middle East
Video: Live mannequin spotted at Dubai mall, netizens react
Dubai: A viral video showing a woman posing as a live mannequin at the Manto Bride store in Dubai Festival City Mall has sparked a wave of reactions online. The video clip…
- Middle East
New Islamic Year 1446: Saudi announces first day of Muharram
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that the first day of Muharram 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) will be on Sunday,…
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Seven Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in West Bank
At least seven Palestinians were killed in an Israeli army raid in the city of Jenin in the northern West Bank on Friday, July 5. The seven were identified as 19-year-old Harith…
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Haj 2025: Registration date for housing pilgrims in Madinah announced
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrims Housing Committee in Madinah has announced the opening date for receiving requests for pilgrim housing permits for the Haj season of 1446 AH-2025. In a…
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Passports of over 3.3 million Syrian refugees in Turkey leaked
The passport details of more than 3.3 million Syrian refugees living in Turkey were leaked online following a week of heightened anti-Syrian sentiment. The leak, which appeared on multiple Telegram channels, disclosed…
- Middle East
New Egypt education minister faces backlash over alleged fake PhD
Egypt’s new education minister, Mohamed Abdel Latif, has faced backlash for allegedly obtaining a fake PhD, PhD, as depicted in the government’s publicity materials. On Wednesday, July 3, the new Egyptian government…
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Saudi Arabia: Kiswah of Kaaba to be replaced on Muharram 1
Riyadh: The annual customary tradition of changing Kiswah (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, will take place on the first of Muharram, marking the beginning of the new Islamic year 1446…
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Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to exceptional global talents
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has granted citizenship to a number of scientists, medical doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and talented individuals. This comes as part of a royal order issued…
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Saudi Arabia: Haj pilgrims bid farewell to Madinah; buy gifts, souvenirs
Riyadh: Hundreds of pilgrims bid farewell to Madinah, Saudi Arabia, after being blessed with the opportunity to perform Haj, a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey, and visit the Prophet’s Mosque. Most of the pilgrims…
