206 From Arafat to Muzdalifah, 1.6m Hajj pilgrims continue their sacred journey

From Arafat to Muzdalifah, 1.6m Hajj pilgrims continue their sacred journey

  • As the sun set over Mount Arafat, signaling the end of the day’s rituals, pilgrims began leaving en masse for Muzdalifah, a holy site nestled between Arafat and Mina
  • Travel from Arafat to Muzdalifah was achieved by using a vast fleet of buses operating on a phased schedule
By Waad Hussain ·

209 Residents of south Beirut suburbs flee Israeli warnings, strikes on Hezbollah factories

Residents of south Beirut suburbs flee Israeli warnings, strikes on Hezbollah factories

  • November ceasefire sought to end the fighting — which left Hezbollah severely weakened
  • Under the truce, Hezbollah fighters were to withdraw north of the Litani river
By AFP ·

140 International community has duty to help achieve a Palestinian state, UN chief tells Arab News video

International community has duty to help achieve a Palestinian state, UN chief tells Arab News

  • Antonio Guterres’ comments come ahead of a global summit this month, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, on the implementation of a 2-state solution
  • The alternative, a single-state solution in which Palestinians are expelled or forced to live on their land without rights ‘would be totally unacceptable,’ he says
  • Guterres also pays tribute to 168 UN workers killed in action in 2024, including 126 UNRWA employees, describing it as the deadliest year for UN personnel
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Special How AI tech innovation has elevated the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage experience photos

How AI tech innovation has elevated the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage experience

  • AI tools are transforming the Hajj experience, enhancing safety, easing logistics, and enriching spirituality for millions of pilgrims
  • From crowd control to faith tools, Hajj 2025 showcases a bold fusion of ancient ritual and cutting-edge digital innovation
By SULAFA ALKHUNAIZI AND GHADI JOUDAH ·

Two children among three dead in Turkey tower block fire

Two children among three dead in Turkey tower block fire

  • Diyarbakir Governor Murat Zorluoglu said the fire began around 6:30 p.m. (1530 GMT) on the eve of Turkiye’s Eid Al-Adha celebrations
By AFP ·