Arab world

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  • Saudi Islamic affairs ministry provides over 1.4 million religious services to pilgrims during Hajj season

    Date: 2024-06-22 15:28:34 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:39 - ID:10755361

    MAKKA AL MUKARAMA, June 22 (MENA) - The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, represented by the Secretary-General for Islamic Awareness in Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, provided 1,485,000 religious services during this year's Hajj season. ....

  • Abul Gheit welcomes Armenia's recognition of Palestine

    Date: 2024-06-22 11:29:24 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:20 - ID:10755049

    CAIRO, June 21 (MENA) - Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit welcomed a decision by Armenia to recognize the state of Palestine. In a statement on Saturday, AL Spokesman Gamal Roshdi said expanding recognition of the Palestinian state ....

  • OIC welcomes Armenia's recognition of Palestine

    Date: 2024-06-22 10:46:21 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:18 - ID:10755017

    JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 22 (MENA) - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed Armenia's recognition of Palestinian statehood, considering it a significant step toward complying with international law and relevant UN resolutions, ....

  • UAE contributes $5 million to United Nations OCHA for humanitarian efforts in Sudan

    Date: 2024-06-22 09:25:07 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:12 - ID:10754894

    ABU DHABI, June 22 (MENA) - The UAE has signed an agreement with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to allocate US$5 million to support the Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SHF). The agreement was signed on behalf ....

  • Jordanian pilgrims' death toll reaches 75

    Date: 2024-06-21 19:49:24 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:53 - ID:10754518

    AMMAN, June 21 (MENA) - Up to 75 Jordanian pilgrims who were not participating in the official Hajj mission have died from heat stroke brought on by the extreme heat wave, Petra quoted the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates' ....

  • Arab parliament welcomes Armenia's recognition of Palestinian state

    Date: 2024-06-21 16:06:21 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:46 - ID:10754363

    CAIRO, June 21 (MENA) - The Arab parliament welcomed a decision by Armenia to recognize Palestine as an independent sovereign state. In a statement on Friday, the parliament said this is a new victory for the Palestinian cause and the right of the ....

  • AL chief urges rallying up int'l efforts to save Sudan

    Date: 2024-06-21 13:43:02 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:42 - ID:10754298

    CAIRO, June 21 (MENA) - Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit underlined the importance of rallying international efforts to save Sudan and prevent its collapse. He made the remarks via zoom during the inauguration of the African Peace ....

  • Pentagon voices concerns over missile shelling between Israel, Hezbollah

    Date: 2024-06-21 06:46:40 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:12 - ID:10753893

    WASHINGTON, June 21 (MENA) – The Pentagon expressed worries about tension between Israel and Hezbollah on the Lebanese border, the US Department of Defense said. "We're continuing to follow very closely," Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryder said. ....

  • CENTCOM: 4 USVs, 2 uncrewed aerial systems destroyed in Red Sea

    Date: 2024-06-21 06:12:11 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:7 - ID:10753890

    WASHINGTON, June 21 (MENA) - US Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed four Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea and two uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) over the Red Sea. There were no injuries or ....

  • Jordanian FM urges int'l community to act immediately to stop war crimes against Palestinians

    Date: 2024-06-21 04:30:51 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:10753861

    AMMAN, June 21 (MENA) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, urged the international community to act immediately to stop the war crimes committed by Israel against the Palestinian people and lift its ....

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