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Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for new season; pilgrim arrivals begin

Saudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, 2026. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said visas will be issued until March 9, 2027, while pilgrim entry will continue until March 23. Authorities will manage permits…

The Economic Times

UK urges Hajj pilgrims to leave Saudi Arabia before visa expiry, warns overstaying can lead to heavy fines

The UK government has reminded British pilgrims returning from Hajj to comply with Saudi visa regulations and leave the country within the permitted timeframe.

The Times of India

Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routes

Pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel prices and air traffic disruptions. This impacts millions preparing for the religious obligation. Saudi Arabia's economy relies on religious tourism, with ongoing investments to enhance the pilgrim experience.

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The Euronews guide to the 2026 World Cup: Groups, fixtures and European kick-off times

Taking place from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada and Mexico, this summer’s World Cup will be the largest in history – here’s everything that you need to know.

Euronews

Gulf's other war: Inside UAE's hidden role behind strikes on Iran despite ceasefire — Report

The UAE's involvement in the Middle East conflict was deeper than previously known, with coordinated strikes on Iran, including energy facilities, even after an April ceasefire. These actions exposed divisions within the Gulf, as Saudi Arabia expressed concerns about escalating risks to regional energy supplies and global markets.

The Times of India

Yemen edges closer to collapse after a decade of war and neglect, UN warns

After more than a decade of war, millions in Yemen are struggling to survive as aid funding dries up, public services fail and rival powers compete for influence, in a country the United Nations says is "hanging by a thread".

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Longest Total Solar Eclipse of the 21st century will last more than six minutes: Why the August 2027 celestial event is so rare

The rare total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, is expected to become the longest total solar eclipse visible from land during the 21st century. Scientists say the eclipse will last unusually long because the Moon will be near perigee, making it appear larger in the sky. Countries including Spain,…

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Global heating is making hajj ever more dangerous, report finds

Rising heat in Saudi Arabia threatens millions of Muslim pilgrims – but cutting fossil fuels would keep it safer

The Guardian - UK

1,200-year-old gold hoard discovered in Saudi Arabia may have been buried by a medieval pilgrim

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,200-year-old hoard of gold, silver and gemstones that was buried along a medieval pilgrimage route in Saudi Arabia.

LiveScience

Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start

Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a large pillar in a symbolic ritual during the final days of Hajj

The Independent UK

Kaaba and Kiswah explained: What lies inside Islam’s holiest site

As the annual Hajj pilgrimage began on Monday, more than 1.5 million Muslims from around the world gathered in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the sacred journey that forms one of the five pillars of Islam.

The Times of India

Hajj pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ amid intense heat

MINA, Saudi Arabia - Muslim faithful ritually stoned the devil on Wednesday in the climactic ceremony of a hajj pilgrimage held in intense heat and against the backdrop of a war that has plunged the wealthy Gulf into crisis.

Bangkok Post

The 10 largest clocks in the world

Giant clocks worldwide are more than timekeepers. They are architectural wonders and cultural symbols. From Saudi Arabia's Makkah Royal Clock Tower to India's Bhestan Floral Clock, these structures blend engineering and art. They stand as landmarks, reflecting local heritage and human creativity. These colossal timepieces captivate visitors and locals alike.

The Times of India

Trump can’t sell the Abraham Accords on a Middle East that has lost trust in the US

As the US and Iran try to come to terms on a peace deal to end their months-long war, US President Donald Trump this week has introduced a new demand – that other countries in the Middle East sign on to his Abraham Accords, normalising relations with Israel.

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Top 10 countries with fastest billionaire growth by 2031: Saudi Arabia, Poland and Sweden top the global wealth race

The next few years are expected to redraw parts of the global wealth map in ways that don’t always match familiar economic narratives. Some of the fastest movement in billionaire populations is forecast outside the usual Western centres, with shifts tied to capital inflows, policy changes, tech expansion, and regional…

The Conversation

Rising geoplitical tensions show why Canada’s agri-food trade strategy needs to change

Canada’s agricultural exporters are under pressure from trade disputes on multiple fronts: tariff disputes with the United States and China and diplomatic friction with India and Saudi Arabia, to name a few.

The Conversation

Canada should ban fossil fuel ads ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

When the FIFA Men’s World Cup arrives in Toronto soon, it will be accompanied by one of its highly controversial Major Worldwide Partners, Saudi Arabia’s national fossil fuel company, Saudi Aramco.

The Times of India

Why Trump's Abraham Accords push may be doomed to fail - explained

US President Donald Trump is pushing several Muslim nations, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords and recognize Israel as part of a potential Iran deal. Experts, however, deem the plan unrealistic, citing the Gaza war's impact on Arab public opinion and the persistent demand for Palestinian…

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Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as hajj reaches peak

MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia - Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, defying searing temperatures under the desert sun as they fulfilled a lifelong dream.

Bangkok Post

Drones help shield hajj pilgrims from extreme heat

MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia - With temperatures hitting 45C in Mecca this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on drones to supply a vast array of medical clinics treating heat-stressed pilgrims during the hajj.

The Economic Times

Why Trump's Abraham Accords push is a non-starter

Former US President Donald Trump has urged several Muslim nations to join the Abraham Accords, recognizing Israel. This move is linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran. Experts believe this plan faces significant hurdles. The Abraham Accords, brokered during Trump's presidency, established ties between Israel and some Arab nations. However, current…

The Independent UK

Muslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers and worship as Hajj reaches its peak

Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage

Euronews

Saudi Arabia: Hajj 2026 reaches its spiritual peak as millions of Muslim pilgrims gather

Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque.

France 24

Trump demands more countries sign Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

US President Donald Trump said Monday it should be "mandatory" for countries including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the Abraham Accords normalising ties with Israel as part of any agreement to end the war with Iran, in a move that could further complicate negotiations with Tehran.

The Times of India

Abraham Accords explained: Who signed, who didn't, and why it matters now

US President Donald Trump has renewed efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, urging several Muslim-majority and Arab nations to normalise ties with Israel as part of a broader regional settlement linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran. In a series of remarks, Trump called on countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan,…

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