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Myanmar junta orders evacuations around state capital

Myanmar’s junta has ordered thousands of people living outside a state capital threatened by ethnic rebels to leave their homes

Russia says US-Ukraine security deal just ‘pieces of paper’

Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman dismissed on Friday a US-Ukraine security deal announced during the G7 summit as “just pieces of

The Hajj started against the grim backdrop of the Gaza war and the summer heat

More than a million Muslim pilgrims were in Mecca Friday for the start of a hajj pilgrimage held against the

Why is the Day of ‘Arafah so important?

The Day of ‘Arafah is on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah and is one of the most important days in

G7 urges Hamas to accept Gaza truce deal

G7 leaders on Thursday called on Palestinian militant group Hamas to accept a roadmap towards a ceasefire in Gaza announced

Congo boat disaster kills at least 80

At least 80 people died after a boat sank in Democratic Republic of Congo, the country’s president has said. The