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Photos: Haj 2025 begins
Makkah: Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from across the world coverged on the tent city of Mina on Wednesday, June 4, as Haj 2025 officially began. The pilgrims began arriving in Mina…
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US and Israeli-backed group pauses food delivery in Gaza after deadly shootings
Gaza Strip: An Israeli- and US-backed group paused food delivery at its three distribution sites in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after health officials said dozens of Palestinians were killed in a…
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Influencer’s viral video on Dubai Mall dress code gains praise from Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai: A viral video of Dubai-based content creator Jacquelyn May promoting modest dressing at Dubai Mall has attracted millions of views and likes — including one from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin…
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UAE leaders order release of over 3,000 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have ordered the release of 3,135 prisoners from correctional facilities in the country ahead of the Eid Al Adha festival. This humanitarian gesture offers…
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Pilgrims flock to Mina as Haj 2025 begins
Hundreds of thousands of white-clad pilgrims from across the world began arriving in Mina, Saudi Arabia, from early on Wednesday, June 4, to spend the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of…
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Iran’s supreme leader criticises US proposal in nuclear talks, but does not reject idea of deal
Tehran: Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday criticised an initial proposal from the United States in negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme, though he stopped short of entirely rejecting the idea of…
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Israel says rockets fired from Syria for the first time since Bashar Assad’s fall
Damascus: The Israeli army said two rockets were fired from Syria into open areas in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights on Tuesday, marking the first time a strike has been launched toward Israel…
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Indian Haj mission deploys assisting teams for pilgrims’ Mina journey
Riyadh: Indian Haj pilgrims are assisted by ‘Team India’ officials as the movement to Mina from Makkah begins, marking the start of the Five-Day Core Haj Period in Saudi Arabia. The team,…
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Gaza officials say Israeli forces killed 27 heading to aid site
Rafah: Israeli forces fired on people as they headed toward an aid distribution site in Gaza on Tuesday, killing at least 27, Palestinian health officials and witnesses said, in the third such…
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UNSC to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis
United Nations: The UN Security Council scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.” UN diplomats said the United…
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Cooling, care and control: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Haj 2025 preparations
As Haj 1446 AH–2025 approaches, Saudi authorities have unveiled a comprehensive suite of services and technological advancements to ensure the comfort, safety, and well-being of millions of pilgrims arriving from across the…
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Haj 2025: Pilgrims perform Tawaf Al-Qudum
Makkah: Hundreds of thousands of Haj pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, started performing on Tuesday evening, June 3, the ritual of Tawaf Al-Qudum (Tawaf of Arrival), before moving…
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Mina gears up to host Haj pilgrims
With Haj 2025 about to begin, the valley of Mina, Saudi Arabia, is gearing up to host 1.3 million pilgrims from across the world. The pilgrims will assemble in the valley from…
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Settlers storm Al Aqsa mosque to celebrate Jewish holiday
Several settlers stormed the Al Aqsa compound on Monday, June 2, to celebrate a Jewish holiday and tried to sacrifice an animal. Witnesses reported that the settlers entered the Al Aqsa compound…
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Haj 2025: Three held for illegally transporting 108 to Makkah
Ahead of Haj 2025, three persons were arrested on Monday, June 2 for illegally transporting 108 people to Makkah in hidden compartments of heavy vehicles. It is to be noted that the…
