Update Ministry to increasing Hajj capacity to 1 million pilgrims this year

Ministry to increasing Hajj capacity to 1 million pilgrims this year

  • Those attending annual event severely reduced in previous two years to combat coronavirus pandemic
  • Kingdom keen to maintain continuity of Hajj without any interruptions
By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·

Iran’s president vows to continue nuclear activities

Iran’s president vows to continue nuclear activities

  • “Iran's (continuation of) research in peaceful nuclear fields will not depend on others' demands or viewpoints,” said Raisi
  • His comments came as talks between Iran and world powers in Vienna to revive the 2015 nuclear deal have stalled
By AP ·

Update Pakistan parliament adjourns before planned ouster vote on Imran Khan

Pakistan parliament adjourns before planned ouster vote on Imran Khan

  • But parliament speaker says the assembly would reconvene later on Saturday
  • Pakistan has been wracked by political crises for much of its 75-year existence
By AFP ·

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed donate $13.3m to charity

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed donate $13.3m to charity

  • Ehsan platform has already helped more than 4m people with over $391m
By SPA ·

Update Quba: Islam’s first mosque to expand tenfold, says crown prince

Quba: Islam’s first mosque to expand tenfold, says crown prince

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi - & - MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

Electronic ankle monitors will be fixed on detainees waiting to receive final court rulings in what the government says is “the first scheme of its kind in the kingdom.” (Reuters/File Photo)

Jordan plans electronic tags for detainees to avoid prison overcrowding

  • A total of 1,500 detainees will be freed under the scheme
  • The GPS ankle monitor will send an alert to law enforcement agencies specifying the whereabouts of a person
By Raed Omari ·

Council of British Hajjis welcomes Saudi decision, urges pilgrims to check operator licenses

Council of British Hajjis welcomes Saudi decision, urges pilgrims to check operator licenses

  • To prevent being defrauded, pilgrims must insist on seeing companies’ Air Travel Organizer’s License, and whether they are registered with the Saudi authorities
  • “Payment should be made by bank transfer into a business account that is auditable”: CEO of CBHUK
By Zaynab Khojji ·

Chris Wood wants to put fears about Newcastle United’s Premier League future to bed

Chris Wood wants to put fears about Newcastle United’s Premier League future to bed

  • The New Zealander is keen to use the next two home games to cement top flight football for next season
  • “It is one step closer, another couple of wins will do it,” said 30-year-old Wood
By Liam Kennedy ·