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At least 41 Jordanian Haj pilgrims die from heatstroke in Makkah
Makkah: At least 41 Jordanians have died due to heatstroke during the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, Jordan officials said on Tuesday, as temperatures soared in recent days. The authorities are following…
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Over 100 pilgrims cared for, reunited with families: Indian Haj Mission
New Delhi: Citing an incident where it rescued and provided immediate medical care to an elderly Indian Haji, the Indian Haj Mission said on Tuesday that it has provided necessary assistance to…
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IDF received warnings before October 7: Israeli media
Tel Aviv: Israeli military intelligence sounded clear warnings regarding a pending attack more than two weeks before Hamas launched its attack from the Gaza Strip on October 7 last year, according to…
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17 killed in Israeli action in Gaza Strip: Palestinian authorities
Tel Aviv: At least 17 people were killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, Palestinian authorities reported on Tuesday. Bodies had been recovered from the Nuseirat refugee camp in the centre…
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Israel’s army defeats half of Hamas forces in Rafah: IDF
Jerusalem: Israel’s military has said that its troops have defeated about half of the Hamas forces in Gaza’s Rafah. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF),…
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Saudi Arabia reports 2764 cases of heat stress on first day of Eid Al Adha
Abu Dhabi: Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel has urged pilgrims to avoid peak sun hours (11 am to 4 pm) when performing their remaining Hajj rituals. He urged them to avoid direct…
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Gold, silver import surges 210% in 2023-24 from UAE
New Delhi: India’s gold and silver imports from its free trade agreement (FTA) partner UAE have skyrocketed 210 per cent to USD 10.7 billion in 2023-24 and there is a need to…
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Iran condemns G7 claims against its nuclear activities
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani slammed on Sunday the claims of the Group of Seven (G7) over the country’s nuclear activities as “anti-Tehran”. Reacting to a G7 communique issued on…
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In pics: Palestinians offer Eid al-Adha prayers amid ruins
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank marked a sombre Eid ul Adha on Sunday, June 16, amidst the ongoing Israeli attacks that have resulted in massive destruction and the…
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Iran, UAE urge effective measures to stop Israeli attacks in Gaza
Tehran: Iran and the UAE on Sunday, June 16, highlighted the necessity of effective measures to stop the ongoing Israeli attacks against the Gaza Strip and ensure the entry of humanitarian aid…
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Haj 2024: 14 Jordanian pilgrims die due to heatstroke, 17 missing
Makkah: At least 14 Jordanians have been reported dead and 17 others missing during the ongoing Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made on Sunday, June 16, by the Directorate…
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In pics: Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Adha in Gulf, other parts of world
Eid Al Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, was celebrated by millions of Muslims across Gulf countries and the world on Sunday, June 16. Eid Al-Adha or Bakrid is a…
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Haj 2024: Pakistani pilgrim delivers baby boy in Arafat
Makkah: A 34-year-old Pakistani pilgrim gave birth to a healthy baby boy at the Jabal Al-Rahma Hospital in Arafat on Saturday, June 15. She named him Arafat. This marks the first birth of…
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Six Haj pilgrims lose life due to heatstroke in Makkah
Intense temperatures across the holy sites in Makkah in Saudi Arabia during the current Haj season led to deaths among pilgrims from various Arab countries due to heatstroke. However, authorities in the…
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Eid Al Adha: Pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ in final Haj ritual
Makkah: More than 1.8 million Haj pilgrims from across the world began performing Jamarat—‘stoning of the devil’ ritual on Sunday, June 16, marking the first day of Eid Al Adha or the festival…
