Faithful swarm from Makkah to Mina for Hajj climax
MINA: Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims walked or rode buses to giant tented city near Makkah for climax of annual Hajj that Saudi officials say could break attendance records. After performing ritual circumambulation of Ka’abah at Makkah&rsquo...
Russia crisis reveals ‘real cracks’ in Putin’s authority: US
Moscow: Russia’s crisis involving mercenary group’s aborted revolt against Kremlin exposed “Real cracks” in President Vladimir Putin’s rule, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. Uprising by armed Wagner group and i...
Massive crowd circles Kaaba as Hajj begins amid scorching heat
Kaaba: Vast crowds of robed Muslim pilgrims walked solemn circles around Kaaba, black cube at Makkah’s Grand Masjid as biggest Hajj pilgrimage in several years began in heat of Saudi summer. Islam’s holiest site is expected to host more t...
Afghan Taliban taking measures to ensure ‘comfortable, prosperous life’ for women, says Supreme leader
Kandahar: Afghan Taliban supreme leader said that steps were being taken to protect country’s women from “Traditional oppressions” and added that their status as “Free and dignified human beings” had been restored. Hibat...
PM Shehbaz, Premier Li agree to celebrate Decade of CPEC this year
PARIS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Chinese Premier Li Qiang here wherein two sides agreed to celebrate Decade of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) this year to showcase its success. Meeting was held here on sidelines of Summit for New Glo...
What we know about 5 passengers who were on Titanic sub
BOSTON: Five people who were aboard submersible that went missing while on an expedition to explore wreckage of Titanic did not survive, according to company that arranged trip. Passengers on 21-foot sub were British businessman Hamish Harding; Pakis...
West Bank violence could spiral 'out of control': UN
West Bank: New outbreak of violence in occupied West Bank could spiral out of control, UN human rights chief warned on Friday. This week, at least 18 people have been killed in territory in incursions by Israeli military or attacks by Palestinians or...
Indian troops martyr four youth in IIOJK's Kupwara
Held Srinagar: In distressing incident of state terrorism, Indian troops carried out cordon and search operation (CASO) in Kupwara district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) resulting in martyrdom of four Kashmiri youth. Operatio...
Indian communities protest outside White House amid Modi's visit
Washington: During Modi's visit to United States, several Indian communities in US held protest outside White House, including Indian-origin Sikhs, Muslims and Christian communities residing in America. American Sikh community, Indian American Counci...
Millions head to Mecca for huge Hajj
MECCA: Enormous crowds of pilgrims thronged Mecca, Islam's holiest city for biggest Hajj pilgrimage in years, with more than two million expected to brave scorching Saudi Arabian heat. Pilgrims in white robes and sandals packed ancient city, now dott...
