A new Hajj booking system leaves tour operators out in the cold
Pilgrims must now book travels via a new online portal which works on a lottery system, cutting out many agents.
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UK’s Boris Johnson resigns after losing party’s support
The 58-year-old Conservative became prime minister in 2019 but has suffered a series of scandals.
Ukraine-Russia live news: Strikes on Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Donetsk
There are 'no safe areas' in Mykolaiv while Kharkiv is being shelled 'constantly', the cities' respective mayors say.
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to reduce tensions over M23 rebels
DRC says it has agreed 'de-escalation process' with Rwanda following weeks of rising tensions over rebel fighting.
Russian forces ‘destroying everything’ in eastern Ukraine
Luhansk’s Governor Serhiy Haidai says Russian forces are 'burning down and destroying everything on their way'.
US imposes new Iran sanctions amid efforts to revive nuclear deal
US measures targeting Iranian petroleum and petrochemical sales come ahead of Joe Biden's visit to the region next week.
US Fed: ‘More restrictive’ rates possible if inflation persists
Policymakers backed raising rates at their next meeting in July by either 50 or 75 basis points, show Fed records.
Biden speaks with wife of basketball star detained in Russia
The US President said he is working to secure Brittney Griner's release as she is 'wrongfully detained' in Russia.
What is behind the protests rocking Libya?
Protesters take to the streets in east and west Libya, as anger rises over political deadlock and living conditions.
July 4 alleged shooter contemplated another attack, officials say
Robert Crimo is charged with seven counts of first-degree murder for firing on a parade on July 4 in a Chicago suburb.
Lebanon plans Syrian refugee repatriation within months: Minister
Lebanon hosts about 1.5 million Syrians refugees who have fled a brutal, decade-old conflict in their home country.
Russia’s Medvedev warns US against pressing for war crimes court
Dmitry Medvedev says attempts to use courts or tribunals to investigate Russia's actions in Ukraine would be futile.
India ruling party has no Muslim MP for the first time in history
Modi's BJP is left with no Muslim parliamentarian after Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi resigns as the minorities affairs minister.
Trump’s ex-White House counsel to appear before Jan 6 committee
Pat Cipollone internally opposed Donald Trump's push to overturn 2020 elections, according to lawmakers and witnesses.
What we know about those killed in July 4 Highland Park shooting
The parents of a two-year-old boy are among the seven people who were killed on Monday, as friends and family mourn.
‘Beja Power!’: Music as resistance on Sudan’s Red Sea coast
A new album expresses the long-marginalised Beja community's struggle to keep their culture alive.
SA holds state funeral for 21 club victims as gov’t is criticised
Thousands of mourners were in attendance, including government officials to schoolmates of victims and others.
Russia claims advanced US rocket launchers destroyed in Ukraine
Russia claims it also destroyed two ammunition depots storing rockets for the HIMARS near a village south of Kramatorsk.
Russia pockets $24bn from selling energy to China, India
China spent $18.9bn and Russia $5.1bn for Russian oil and gas in just three months following the invasion of Ukraine.
Sri Lanka president asks Russia’s Putin to help import fuel
After Russia invaded Ukraine, global oil prices skyrocketed, prompting some countries to seek discounted Russian crude.