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Thousands of Gaza residents barred from Haj for third straight year

Hyderabad, May 25 -- 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 bl... Read More


Haj 2026 begins as pilgrims arrive in Mina amid high temperatures

Makkah, May 25 -- 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 pilgrimage ... Read More


Arafat records highest temperature in Saudi holy sites at 45 degrees Celsius

Makkah, May 24 -- Temperatures in Arafat climbed to 45 degrees Celsius on Sunday, May 24, making it the hottest location among Makkah, the holy sites and Madinah as Saudi Arabia experiences intense su... Read More


Saudi Arabia boosts Haj airspace protection amid regional tensions

Makkah, May 24 -- Saudi Arabia has boosted airspace security around the holy sites ahead of the Haj season, amid continuing regional tensions across the Gulf. In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence ... Read More


Indian expat woman in Sharjah pushes daughter from 15th floor before suicide

Sharjah, May 24 -- A 35-year-old Indian expatriate woman allegedly pushed her five-year-old daughter from a high-rise apartment in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) before jumping to her death, acco... Read More


Proposed US-Iran peace deal aims to return Hormuz traffic to pre-war levels

Hyderabad, May 24 -- A proposed agreement between the United States and Iran could restore maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within 30 days, according to reports by Tasni... Read More


Iran closes western airspace amid reports of possible US military action

Hyderabad, May 23 -- Iran imposed new airspace restrictions on Saturday, May 23, the 85th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran, as reports suggested the Trump administration is reviewing military o... Read More


Trump considers new Iran strikes as diplomacy enters critical phase

Hyderabad, May 23 -- US President Donald Trump is considering fresh military action against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a breakthrough, according to multiple American media reports on... Read More


WHO raises alarm over blocked prosthetics, oxygen supplies, lab equipment in Gaza

Hyderabad, May 23 -- Hospitals in Gaza are struggling to provide essential treatment as critical medical supplies remain blocked from entering the enclave, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on ... Read More


After Rs 34 cr crowdfunding, Kerala man set to return home from Saudi Arabia

Hyderabad, May 23 -- Abdul Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha near Feroke in Kerala's Kozhikode district, is expected to return home soon after completing a 20-year prison term in Saudi Arabia that ended o... Read More