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Protests grow in Iran despite nationwide internet shutdown

New demonstrations have shaken major cities across Iran despite a nationwide internet blackout imposed by the authorities, marking the most significant wave of unrest in the country in nearly three years. The protests have continued to expand even as officials warned of harsh repression. According to......

Scorching Heat Claims Lives of Hundreds During Sacred Hajj Pilgrimage

Under the relentless sun in Mecca, tragedy unfolded during the annual Hajj pilgrimage as at least 550 pilgrims lost their lives to the scorching heat. Diplomatic reports and press outlets conveyed a somber reality, confirming the heartbreaking loss of life to French news agency Agence France Presse......

Saudi Arabia Warns Pilgrims of Sweltering Heat as Heat Exhaustion Cases Surge to 2,700

Mecca, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabian authorities have issued urgent warnings about an intense heatwave gripping Mecca and its surrounding regions, as temperatures are forecasted to soar to a scorching 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit) on Monday. On Sunday alone, the Health Ministry reported......

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