Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions
The spiritual and physical challenge is described by pilgrims as a transformative and deeply meaningful journey.
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Pope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and death
In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.
Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines
Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines.
Russia warns foreigners to leave Kyiv as it prepares ‘systematic strikes’
Moscow calls upcoming 'systematic strikes' on Ukrainian capital a response to Kyiv's recent attack in Luhansk.
Nearly 300 tourists rescued after cable cars halt mid-air
Around 300 people were stranded mid-air after the Gondola system suddenly halted in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Train bomb in Pakistan’s Baloch region: Why violence is on the rise
Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.
Australian Gaza aid flotilla activists allege abuse after Israeli abduction
Activists allege assaults and torture during Israeli detention after flotilla intercepted in international waters.
WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 as epidemic ‘outpacing us’
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says a delay in detecting cases means responders were now 'playing catch-up'.
Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing
Rescuers search for survivors after thermal scans show signs of breathing and heartbeats beneath debris.
LIVE: Trump says Iran deal not ‘fully negotiated yet’
US president says any potential agreement with Tehran will be 'good and proper' as mediation efforts continue.
Ecuador’s Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech
The right-wing president highlighted anti-crime operations and economic progress, while critics warned of abuses.
Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions
The Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has cut off essential supplies, as Trump seeks regime change.
Inside a Beirut barbershop shaped by war and crisis
For nearly 20 years, Mario Habib has run a barbershop through wars, economic collapse and political crisis in Lebanon.
After San Diego shooting, Muslim Americans aim to turn grief into action
More than 25,000 US Muslims have come together for the annual ICNA conference, where speakers encouraged activism.
Senegal parliament speaker steps down as political crisis worsens
The move by speaker El Malick Ndiaye clears the way for sacked premier Ousmane Sonko to run for head of parliament.
Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon amid fresh evacuation orders
Israel's attacks in southern Lebanon are expanding despite supposed ceasefire.
Iran recounts historic battles in response to Trump’s talk of agreement
Iran cites battles from history in response to Trump's latest comments on an imminent deal between the US and Iran.
‘A paper city’: New York ‘library’ hosts 3.5 million pages of Epstein files
A US 'library' holding 3.5 million pages of documents attempts to bring accountability for victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
Bahrain jails nine defendants for life for ‘cooperating’ with Iran’s IRGC
Convictions come amid an intensified crackdown by Bahraini authorities on individuals accused of having ties to Tehran.
France bans Ben-Gvir: Which other Israeli leaders have been penalised?
France bans the Israeli far-right minister after his 'unspeakable' behaviour against arrested Gaza flotilla activists.