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Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is a religious obligation involving rituals and acts of worship that every Muslim must fulfil if they have the financial means and are physically able to do so. More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj, according to a government spokesperson on Wednesday. Hajj Ministry spokesperson Ghassan al-Nuwaimi provided an approximate number for foreigners at this year’s pilgrimage, though he did not specify how many domestic pilgrims were participating. Last year, there were 1,611,310 pilgrims from outside the country. On Wednesday, worshippers streamed into Arafat,…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, affirmed, on the occasion of the International Day of the Environment, the UAE’s keenness to continue to enhance its partnerships.
(From left to right) PM Shehbaz Sharif, US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian PM Narendra Modi. — PID/Reuters/FilePresident Trump, Putin hold approx one hour 15 minute call.Middle East issue also discussed during their conversation.Pakistan, India engage in diplomatic outreach to present their stance.After remaining in the world headlines, the recent armed conflict between Pakistan and India continues to have geopolitical reverberations as the issue once came under discussion during the recent telephonic conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The Middle East was discussed, as well as the armed conflict between India and Pakistan, which has been halted…
The US Department of Justice Building is pictured, in Washington. — ReutersAn American national Bhushan Athale is sentenced to 26 months in prison for a federal hate crime and for making violent interstate threats against various individuals based on their religion, including the employees of a Sikh nonprofit organisation located in New Jersey.According to US Department of Justice, it was announced by the Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and US Attorney Alina Habba for the District of New Jersey. Bhushan Athale, 49, of Dallas, Texas had previously pleaded guilty before US District Judge…
Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of Congress party, speaks during a media briefing at the party headquarters in New Delhi, India, June 6, 2024. — ReutersRahul’s ‘surrender’ comment draws fierce BJP backlash.Sudhanshu Trivedi calls INC leader “Rahul Munir” and “Rahul Sharif”.Congress questions impact of foreign visits by parliamentarians. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of an act tantamount to “no less than treason” after he described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy as a “surrender” following Operation Sindoor, Indian media reported.On Wednesday, BJP President JP Nadda posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Gandhi’s remarks…
Photo: Angelina Jolie changes dating priority post Brad Pitt split: SourceAngelina Jolie has reportedly healed from her years long nasty divorce and legal battle with former husband Brad Pitt.According to the latest findings of Heat Magazine, the actress is ready to date again, but this time she has changed her conditions and wants to give people not from Hollywood a chance. “She isn’t only open to Hollywood types, as she knows a huge network of people from all walks of life,” a tipster tattled.They also explained, “She isn’t ruling out dating another actor, but she ideally would prefer to settle down…
Vietnam’s declining birthrate is most pronounced in urban areas, while nationally, male births still outnumber female.Vietnam has scrapped its longstanding two-child policy as it aims to reverse its declining birthrate and ease the pressure from an ageing society. All restrictions were removed this week, and couples will be free to have as many children as they choose, according to Vietnamese media. Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan said that a future shrinking population “threatens Vietnam’s sustainable economic and social development, as well as its national security and defence in the long term,” the Hanoi Times reported. Between 1999 and 2022,…
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate, the Council of Artificial Intelligence met
A collage showing PM Shehbaz Sharif (left) and PTI’s Opposition Leader Omar Ayub. — Facebook@Mian Shehbaz Sharif/Omar Ayub Khan/FilePM, opposition leader to suggest 3 names to president by consensus.Names to be sent to parliamentary committee if there’s no unison.12-member parliamentary panel to then send one name to president.ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub for a meeting regarding consultations over the appointment of a chief election commissioner (CEC).In a letter addressed to the opposition leader, the PM pointed out that the term of the CEC as well as two other members of the ECP culminated on…
Nursery school children take a nap at Hinagiku nursery in Moriyama, western Japan. — Reuters/File The number of births in Japan last year fell below 700,000 for the first time on record, government data showed Wednesday.The fast-ageing nation welcomed 686,061 newborns in 2024 — 41,227 fewer than in 2023, the data showed. It was the lowest figure since records began in 1899. Japan has the world’s second-oldest population after tiny Monaco, according to the World Bank.Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called the situation a “quiet emergency”, pledging family-friendly measures like more flexible working hours to try and reverse the trend.Wednesday’s health…