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BANGKOK, June 6 — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in his role as the current Chair of ASEAN, has arrived in Bangkok for urgent talks with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra amid escalating tensions between Thailand and…

Arafat, June 5, 2025 (Thursday):Millions of Muslim pilgrims from around the world gathered today at Mount Arafat, marking the most significant and spiritual moment of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. With voices united in the powerful chant of…

Riyadh, June 4 — An Asian resident has been sentenced to one year in prison and fined SAR 10,000 for organizing a fraudulent Hajj campaign through a social media platform, the Public Prosecution announced. According to authorities, the…

Mina, June 4 — As the Hajj season progresses, the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has announced the full deployment of its advanced weather monitoring systems in Mina, providing critical meteorological support to ensure the safety and…

SEOUL, June 4 — South Korea’s newly sworn-in president has pledged to seek peace and reconciliation with North Korea, vowing to “heal the wounds of division” despite ongoing tensions and the nuclear threat posed by Pyongyang. In his first…

Putrajaya: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the establishment of the Serious Irregular Action Committee (JTKS), a new body tasked with handling audit findings related to financial irregularities, under the auspices of the…

Riyadh: In a continued effort to ensure the safety, security, and smooth coordination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has released a comprehensive guide for all pilgrims taking part in this year’s sacred…

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has reiterated its complete commitment to guaranteeing a safe, peaceful, and well-coordinated Hajj season for 2025, as officials ramp up preparations across all sectors involved in overseeing the annual Islamic…

The Saudi Press Agency stated that the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque started a project on Thursday to translate this year's Arafat sermon into 35 languages. This project will reach about five…

Safeguarding pilgrims is the top concern for Saudi Arabia as it gets ready for Hajj. Since temperatures will be very high during Hajj, which starts on June 4, Saudi Arabia is putting the safety of the visitors first. The government has…