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As of May 18, a total of 554,579 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Haj 1446 AH (2025), according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Arrivals include 538,766 by land, 14,391 by air, and 1,422 by sea—representing 39%…

The UN Human Rights Office has raised concerns over the Maldives Parliament’s dismissal of two Supreme Court judges, citing threats to judicial independence. Judges Azmiralda and Mahaz were removed following anti-corruption investigations launched soon after the Supreme Court took up…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that cuts to international aid are disrupting healthcare services in at least 70 countries, placing millions of lives at risk, the Independent reported. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus delivered the warning during…

More than 97,000 Palestinians have been displaced in Gaza over the past four days amid ongoing Israeli military operations and continued aid blockades, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported Monday. The IOM called the displacement “constant” and urged that…

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on owners and senior officials of Indian travel agencies allegedly involved in facilitating illegal immigration, Anadolu Agency reported Monday. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the action targets individuals “knowingly” linked to…

Fuel prices in Syria fell sharply following the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to lift punitive sanctions, raising hopes among many Syrians, the UN said. However, despite the easing of sanctions, Syria continues to face major post-war challenges…

Syria’s transitional government has recently announced presidential decrees creating two bodies: the Transitional Justice Commission and the National Commission for the Missing, HRW reported. While seen as potential milestones in addressing wartime abuses, the commissions’ narrow scope has drawn criticism…

The World Health Organization (WHO) member states unanimously approved a landmark pandemic agreement on Tuesday, aiming to improve global preparedness and response to future health crises. The treaty, developed over three years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s devastating impact,…

Muslim women in Malaysia have the legal right to claim financial maintenance from their husbands even while still married, the Vibes reported citing Syariah legal experts. This entitlement is protected under Islamic law and the Islamic Family Law statutes in…

The World Health Organization’s 78th annual assembly opened Monday in Geneva under the banner of “One World for Health,” marking a pivotal moment for global health governance as nations prepare to adopt the first-ever pandemic agreement, Xinhua reported. WHO Director-General…