Searing Heat Takes Toll On Hajj Pilgrims
Hundreds of pilgrims have suffered heat stroke since the start of the Hajj season the Saudi Ministry of Health reported on Thursday.
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Pilgrims Stone ‘Devil’ In Final Hajj Ritual
Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims on Wednesday braved intense heat to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
Ayatollah Khamenei Highlights Role of Hajj in Countering Hostile Plots
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei lauded the Hajj pilgrimage as an event that can annul and render ineffectual all the plans of the arrogant powers and Zionism for the moral downfall of humanity.
Israel ‘Must Kill Thousands’ Of Palestinians: Ben Gvir
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir once again renewed calls for a wide-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank, urging the need to kill “thousands” of Palestinians.
US-India Friendship Among ‘Most Consequential’ In World: President Biden
The US-India relationship is among the “most consequential” in the world with bilateral ties more dynamic than ever, US President Joe Biden has said after the two countries elevated their strategic technology partnership.
Largest Hajj Pilgrimage in History Begins
The pilgrimage of Hajj has begun as crowds of Muslims donning white robes circle the Kaaba, the cubed structure at the epicentre of Islam’s holiest site, their prayers ringing through the air.
Russia Coup Attempt Fails, Mercenary Chief Halts Tank Advance On Moscow
Russia on Saturday appeared to have averted an immediate descent into civil war after mercenary leader said he would order his Wagner fighters to end their march on Moscow and return to their bases in southern Russia.
‘Internal Treason’ In Russia: Timeline Of Events That Unfolded In 24 Hrs
Mutinous Russian mercenary fighters barrelled towards Moscow on Saturday after seizing a southern city overnight, with Russia’s military firing on them from the air but seemingly incapable of slowing their lightning advance.
What Is Russia’s Wagner Group And Why Is It Accused Of Mutiny?
Wagner has murky legal status, and mercenaries are technically illegal in Russia. The group operates independently of the nation’s official armed forces, and recently rebuffed Moscow’s demands that its recruits sign formal contracts with the military.
Braving Saudi Heat, Millions Gather In Mecca For Hajj
Enormous crowds of worshippers thronged Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, on Friday for the biggest hajj pilgrimage in years, with more than two million expected to brave the scorching Saudi Arabian heat.
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