Pilgrims warned: no visa, no haj as Putrajaya tightens compliance with Saudi regulations

Pilgrims warned: no visa, no haj as Putrajaya tightens compliance with Saudi regulations

Malaysia has stepped up efforts to ensure a safer and more organised haj pilgrimage, introducing a strict “No Visa, No Haj” policy in line with regulations set by Saudi Arabia. The campaign, known as Tiada Visa, Tiada Haji, is designed to protect pilgrims, prevent fraud, and ensure that all haj activities are conducted through proper […]

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Putin meets Araghchi in Moscow as US–Iran peace efforts hang in uncertainty

Putin meets Araghchi in Moscow as US–Iran peace efforts hang in uncertainty

Tensions and diplomacy are moving side by side as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg on Monday for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit comes at a critical moment, with fragile peace efforts between Iran and the United States facing new setbacks. Araghchi’s trip to Russia follows a wave […]

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Iran’s foreign minister shuttles between capitals as peace efforts continue without US participation

Iran’s foreign minister shuttles between capitals as peace efforts continue without US participation

Iran’s foreign minister has resumed an intense round of diplomatic visits, moving rapidly between countries as mediators work to keep fragile communication channels open between Tehran and Washington. On Sunday, he returned to Islamabad after earlier stops, reflecting a growing urgency to prevent tensions from escalating further. After leaving Pakistan, he traveled to Muscat, Oman, […]

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Palestinians cast ballots in first municipal elections since Gaza war, turnout reveals mixed public mood

Palestinians cast ballots in first municipal elections since Gaza war, turnout reveals mixed public mood

Palestinians in the West Bank and parts of central Gaza stepped out to vote on Saturday in their first municipal elections since the outbreak of the Gaza war—an event marked by both cautious optimism and visible hesitation. In the occupied West Bank, where around 1.5 million people were eligible to vote, early turnout appeared slow. […]

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Trump praises Secret Service after shooting scare at correspondents’ dinner

Trump praises Secret Service after shooting scare at correspondents’ dinner

A high-profile evening in Washington, D.C. took a sudden and alarming turn when a security scare disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were swiftly escorted out of the venue by Secret Service agents after an armed individual attempted to breach security. According to officials, the suspect […]

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