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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.
US military launches strikes on southern Iran amid talks in Qatar
US Central Command announces 'self-defence' strikes as Tehran's top negotiators gather in Qatar for talks.
Istanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown
Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.
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.
Canada’s Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘appalling’
The prime minister called for an independent investigation into Israeli mistreatment, but stopped short of penalties.
Tensions rise in Bolivia as protesters march toward presidential palace
Demonstrators gathered near the presidential palace in La Paz as police maintained blockades and tensions remained high.
Iran war live: US strikes Iran’s south, Tehran officials in Qatar for talks
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet services after months of blocked access.
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.
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.
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.