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Eid al-Adha 2026: Pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Haj nears end
Makkah: Haj pilgrims from around the world began the symbolic Jamarat ritual, known as the “stoning of the devil”, on Wednesday, May 27, marking the first day of Eid Al-Adha, or the…
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Israel escalates Lebanon attacks as US-Iran ceasefire tensions persist
As the American-Israeli war on Iran entered its 89th day on Wednesday, May 27, tensions remained high across the Middle East after Iran accused the United States of violating the ceasefire, while…
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Haj pilgrims spend night in Muzdalifah after completing key Arafat rite
Makkah: Over 1.7 millions of Haj pilgrims spent Tuesday night, May 26, in Muzdalifah after completing the stand at Arafat, the most significant ritual of the annual Islamic pilgrimage. Pilgrims left Arafat…
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Over 1.7 million pilgrims perform Haj as Arafat rituals conclude
More than 1.7 million Muslims gathered on the plains of Arafat on Tuesday, May 26, as Haj 1447 AH/2026 reached its spiritual climax amid intense heat, large-scale crowd management operations and heightened…
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Iran condemns US strikes as show of ‘bad faith,’ warns of consequences
Iran on Tuesday, May 26, denounced US strikes a day earlier as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations continue toward a possible deal to end the war. The United…
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Al-Aqsa: US, Israel to end Jordan’s custodianship in plan discussed with UAE
US and Israeli efforts to remove Jordan’s custodial role over Al-Aqsa Mosque and introduce a new administrative framework for the holy site have reportedly been discussed with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
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US launches ‘self-defence strikes’ on southern Iran
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under renewed strain on Tuesday, May 26, the 88th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran, after US forces launched fresh strikes…
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Haj 2026: Pilgrims begin journey from Mina to Arafat
Makkah: At dawn on Tuesday, May 26 — the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah — more than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world started making their way from Mina to Mount Arafat to…
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Trump calls for Arab nations to join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal
US President Donald Trump has called on several Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader agreement linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying talks with Tehran…
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Indian expat couple found dead in Kerala before Dubai return flight
An elderly Indian expat couple were found dead at their residence in Kerala’s Kollam district on Saturday, May 23, hours before they were due to return to Dubai, according to media reports.…
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Indian pilgrim revived after cardiac arrest during Haj
Makkah: An Indian pilgrim was recently revived after suffering sudden cardiac arrest during the Haj season in Makkah, Saudi health authorities said. In a post on X, King Abdullah Medical City said…
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Video: Pilgrim holds umbrella over praying officer amid scorching Haj weather
Makkah: A heartwarming video from Haj has captured widespread attention online after a pilgrim was seen shielding a security officer from the intense sun while he performed prayers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.…
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Exclusive | Broken ribs, rape, torture: Flotilla activists recall Israeli detention
Istanbul: When the activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla landed in Istanbul on May 21, many of them could not fully feel their hands. Others had fractured ribs, concussions or bruises from…
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Thousands of Gaza residents barred from Haj for third straight year
Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are again unable to join the annual Haj pilgrimage for the third consecutive year, as ongoing war conditions and crossing closures continue to block travel from the…
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Haj 2026 begins as pilgrims arrive in Mina amid high temperatures
Makkah: More than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world arrived in Mina from early on Monday, May 25, to mark the Day of Tarwiyah, signalling the beginning of the annual Haj…
