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RIYADH: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud, has approved the sponsorship of Umrah for 1,000 male and female pilgrims from around the world through the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests…

BEIJING - A humanoid robot in China has captured attention after it appeared to be 'in distress' and was forced to beg for alms on the street, reported the Daily Mail news portal. The incident occurred at a street corner in Sichuan…

NEW YORK – Bangladesh has once again urged the international community to strengthen efforts to protect civilians, uphold international humanitarian law, and ensure continued support to enable Rohingya refugees to be repatriated…

WARSAW - A fire that broke out at an aerosol manufacturing factory in Charnowo, northern Poland on Sunday has yet to be extinguished as of 6.30 pm local time, with firefighting operations continuing. According to local…

Kansas City, United States: Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece insisted that his team's World Cup hopes are still not closed despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Curacao in a highly disappointing result early this morning. The result saw…

KHAN YUNIS - A Palestinian girl beamed with excitement as she modelled a white dress at a tailor's shop. Her eyes sparkled with pure joy. The dress was adorned with delicate tulle lace and paired with a veil, perfect for a special occasion.…

ISTANBUL/GENEVA: The Swiss Foreign Ministry announced early Friday that the scheduled United States-Iran talks have been cancelled, according to Anadolu Agency (AA). "The discussions in Bürgenstock will not take place as planned today,"…

KUALA LUMPUR: The risk of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is now seen as having greater implications for the Malaysian economy compared to the impact of United States (US) tariffs, given the strategic waterway's role in global energy…

HO CHI MINH CITY: More than 400 cats believed to have been destined for slaughter have been successfully rescued in Vietnam after authorities dismantled a syndicate involved in the activity of stealing the animals, according to an animal…

MOSCOW: Russia's defence ministry said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 172 Ukrainian drones overnight in multiple regions, including areas near Moscow and over the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. The reported attack included…