International
UN blacklists Israel over conflict-related sexual violence
Israel has been added to a United Nations blacklist over allegations of conflict-related sexual violence in Palestinian territories, according to Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon, who sharply condemned the move as “political” and detached from reality.
Fire at girls' boarding school in Kenya kills 16
A fire at a girls' boarding school in Kenya has killed 16 students, the government has said.
US sanctions on Strait of Hormuz management agency
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a new agency in charge of managing Iran's Persian Gulf and strategic Strait of Hormuz.
US military carries out new strikes in Iran
The US also shot down four Iranian attack drones that posed a threat, the official said.
Final Hajj rituals underway as pilgrims stone pillars in Mina
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Jamarat area in Mina, near Makkah, on Wednesday, May 27, to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil, marking the conclusion of the main Hajj rituals.
Oil prices climb to $100 globally amid rising geopolitical tensions
Global oil prices have climbed sharply, with benchmark crude crossing $100 per barrel on Wednesday (May 27), as renewed geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States reignite concerns over energy supply stability.
Israel orders Lebanese to leave swathe of the south, east 'immediately'
Israeli forces have ordered residents to evacuate around 50 towns, municipalities, and villages across southern and eastern Lebanon within a single day, warning of possible imminent military strikes in the affected areas.
Saudi Arabia, Middle East celebrate Eid-ul-Azha today
Saudi Arabia and several Middle Eastern countries are celebrating the holy Eid-ul-Azha on Wednesday (May 27) with religious devotion, festive spirit and the continuation of key Hajj rituals.
Hajj sermon at Arafat: Prayers for Muslim unity, peace
Hajj is a fundamental pillar of Islam, based on the oneness of Allah and obedience to Him. This holy festival is also an important means of fostering mutual understanding, harmony, cooperation and unity among Muslims from diverse nationalities and backgrounds worldwide.
Sudan drone strike kills 14, mostly women, in market near Chad border
A drone strike on a food market in the Sudanese border town of Al-Tina has killed at least 14 people, most of them women, with the attack widely attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The incident took place on Monday, May 25, in a region already teetering on the brink of famine.