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3 months, 4 weeks ago

'Completely false claims': Death of Telangana man in Saudi Arabia remains shrouded in mystery

A social media post regarding the "mysterious" death of a 27-year-old from Telangana working in Saudi Arabia, fuelled confusion among the family members. Fake information on social media post: Family "All this information posted online is false and fake. He also dismissed the social media post that claimed Khan worked with a telecom company. Deceased did not work for telecom …

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6 months ago

Death toll tops 1,000 after haj marked by extreme heat: AFP tally

The Hindu

The death toll from this year's haj has exceeded 1,000, an AFP tally said on Thursday, more than half of them unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities reported clearing hundreds of thousands of unregistered pilgrims from Mecca this month, but it appears many still participated in the main rites which began last …

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6 months ago

At least 550 Hajj pilgrims die in scorching temperatures and thousands more treated for heat stress

ABC

In short: At least 550 pilgrims from Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Iran and Senegal have died during this year's hajj as temperatures have soared to over 50 degrees Celsius. At least 550 pilgrims from Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Iran and Senegal have died during this year's hajj as temperatures have soared to over 50 degrees Celsius. At least 550 pilgrims have died …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Muslims start the Hajj against the backdrop of the devastating Israel-Hamas war

Associated Press

MINA, Saudi Arabia — In sweltering temperatures, Muslim pilgrims in the Saudi city of Mecca converged on a vast desert tent camp Friday, officially starting the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Muslim pilgrims arrive at the Mina tent camp during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Friday, June 14, 2024. Pilgrims leave after offering prayers outside …

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6 months, 1 week ago

In Mecca's sweltering heat, Muslims start this year's Hajj pilgrimage

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In sweltering temperatures, Muslim pilgrims …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Khashoggi: Turkish prosecutor requests transfer of trial to Saudi Arabia

CNN

A Turkish prosecutor called on Thursday for the trial in Istanbul of Saudi suspects over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi to be halted and transferred to Saudi authorities, a move which comes as Turkey seeks to mend ties with Riyadh. Khashoggi’s killing at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul four years ago triggered a global outcry and put pressure on …

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3 years, 8 months ago

US is ‘concerned’ over sentencing of Saudi aid worker

Al Jazeera

Abdulrahman al-Sadhan was reportedly sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by a 20-year travel ban. The United States’ Department of State has said it is concerned about reports on the sentencing of a Saudi aid worker by a “counterterrorism” court and is watching the case closely. The aid worker, Abdulrahman al-Sadhan, who was detained by Saudi authorities in March …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Saudi Arabian women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul released from jail

ABC

Prominent women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul has been released from a Saudi prison nearly three years after being arrested on charges that have drawn international condemnation. Key points: Loujain al-Hathloul still faces a five-year travel ban ordered by the court Saudi authorities deny they subjected the 31-year-old to electric shocks, waterboarding, flogging and sexual assault US National Security Adviser Jake …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul released from prison

Al Jazeera

Prominent women’s rights activist, who campaigned for women’s right to drive and to end kingdom’s male guardianship system, spent more than 1,000 days in prison. Prominent women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul has been released from a Saudi prison after nearly three years behind bars, according to her family. تم الافراج عن لجين pic.twitter.com/fqug9VK6Mj — Lina Alhathloul لينا الهذلول February 10, …

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4 years ago

Neom | The city of the Prince

The Hindu

When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last week, the location chosen for the secret rendezvous was Neom, the futuristic megacity being built under the Prince’s watch. The planned city along the Red Sea coast is emerging as the new centre of power in the Kingdom as Crown Prince Mohammed, …

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4 years, 1 month ago

The Nepali man who came back from the dead

LA Times

Santoshi Tamang’s nightmares repeat. — Ha Jeong-su, corporate affairs officer for Hyundai Heavy Industries Another of Subash’s nephews in Saudi Arabia, a jovial long-haul trucker named Bhawindra Tamang, said he saw Subash once during that period. Subash said that when he asked why he couldn’t go home, or even leave the plant site, all Hyundai would tell him was: “If …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Neom: Ancient Saudi tribe in danger of ‘disappearing off face of the earth’ to make way for vanity project