Hajj pilgrims arrive near Mecca ahead of Arafah Day
Muslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day.
Trump renews petition for White House ballroom, pointing to nearby shooting
Trump renews petition for White House ballroom, pointing to nearby shooting The Trump administration has sought nearly $1bn in taxpayer funds to complete the ballroom project, citing security. Save US…
Ex-Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds
Ex-Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds Murrell admitted the offences at the High Court in Edinburgh after an investigation into the party’s finances. Save Peter Murrell, right,…
Trump pays tribute to US troops killed in war on Iran on Memorial Day
US President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to US troops killed.
Bolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he and his cabinet ministers will cut their salaries by 50 percent.
Israel to intensify Lebanon offensive to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Israel to intensify Lebanon offensive to ‘crush’ Hezbollah Prime Minister Netanyahu’s order comes despite ‘ceasefire’ agreed with Lebanon last month, which was recently extended. Save Plumes of smoke billow from…
Czech police detain Russian priest over ‘white substance’ find
Czech police detain Russian priest over ‘white substance’ find Moscow condemned the action of the Czech police, calling the detainment a ‘provocation’. Save Russian Orthodox Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev in Budapest…
Lebanon marks Liberation Day under Israeli bombardment
People in Lebanon have gathered to observe Liberation Day.
Father mourns daughter killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
A six-year-old Palestinian girl was killed by an Israeli strike on a displacement camp in Khan Younis.
Kyiv’s Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack
Kyiv’s Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack.