Saudi Arabia restricts Hajj 2026 for seriously ill pilgrims
The Saudi government has announced strict restrictions for seriously ill individuals wishing to perform Hajj 2026. Under a new policy, seriously ill pilgrims may be…
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Palestinian shot dead during Israeli army operation in West Bank
The Israeli military said Sunday that it had killed one person overnight during an operation in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, while the…
Iran Launches Cloud Seeding Efforts Amid Worsening Drought
Iranian authorities have begun cloud seeding operations in a bid to bring rainfall amid the country’s most severe drought in decades, according to state media….
Russia Proposes Mediation to Reduce Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Tensions
Russia has offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease growing tensions along their shared border, becoming the second regional power, after Iran, to…
Iran, Qatar voice worries over escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Iran and Qatar on Thursday expressed serious concern over the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging regional countries to play a constructive role in…
U.S. Government Shutdown Ends After House Vote
Congress on Wednesday ended the longest government shutdown in US history — 43 days that paralysed Washington and left hundreds of thousands of workers unpaid…
U.S. Government Shutdown Ends After House Vote
Congress on Wednesday ended the longest government shutdown in US history — 43 days that paralysed Washington and left hundreds of thousands of workers unpaid…
China eases tensions by pausing special port fees on US vessels
China said Monday it would suspend for one year “special port fees” on US vessels “simultaneously” with Washington’s pause on levies targeting Chinese ships, as…
UAE signals it may not join international Gaza stabilization efforts
The United Arab Emirates is not planning to join the international stabilization force for Gaza because it lacks a clear framework, a senior official said…
US Senators Strike Deal to End Historic Government Shutdown
US senators reached a bipartisan deal on Sunday to resume federal funding, ending a government shutdown that has stretched to a record 40 days and…