Pilgrims were performing the last major ritual of the Haj — the stoning of the devil — on Friday, as Muslims around the globe celebrated the beginning of Eidul Azha. Pakistan will celebrate Eidul Azha tomorrow (Saturday). Starting before daybreak, the more than 1.6 million pilgrims taking part in the Haj threw seven stones at each of three concrete walls …
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Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to cut off government contracts to Elon Musk’s companies and the world’s richest man suggested the US president should be impeached, marking a stark end to an unlikely alliance and leaving onlookers wondering what was next. The hostilities between the former allies intensified when the president criticized Tesla CEO Musk in the Oval Office and …
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A view of the Business School campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, April 15, 2025. — Reuters Harvard’s $3.2bn grant, contracts cut by Trump administration. Int’l students account for 27% of total enrolment at varsity. Judge cites “irreparable injury” behind decision against US govt. NEW YORK: A US court has put a temporary stay on Donald Trump’s latest …
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A crowd of Hajj pilgrims can be seen moving towards Mina valley to stone the devil in this still taken from a video. — Screengrab/Makkah Live website Pilgrims perform the last major ritual of Hajj pilgrimage. Muslims worldwide celebrate beginning of Eid ul Adha holiday. Thinner crowds, heavy security presence at holy sites in Makkah. Pilgrims performed the last major …
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US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024. — Reuters Elon Musk comments during public feud between him and Trump. Epstein files linked to disgraced financier, accused of sex crimes. Trump has not yet responded directly to Musk’s claim. WASHINGTON: Elon …
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The Iranian flag outside the IAEA headquarters during the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors meeting at the agency’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on November 20, 2024. — AFP VIENNA: Western allies are planning to file a resolution to the world nuclear watchdog condemning Iran for “non-compliance” over its nuclear programme, diplomatic sources told AFP on Thursday. It is …
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The image reflects Tesla CEO Elon Musk interacting with US president-elect Donald Trump. — AFP/File President Donald Trump lashed out on Thursday against Elon Musk, saying he was “disappointed” by the billionaire’s public opposition to the sweeping tax-cut and spending bill that is at the heart of Trump’s agenda. “Look, Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know …
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed to further talks between the countries to hash out differences on tariffs that have roiled the global economy, according to US and Chinese summaries of their phone call on Thursday. “There should no longer be any questions respecting the complexity of Rare Earth products,” Trump wrote on social media. “Our …
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Members of Indian delegation getting out of their vehicles after being heckled by Sikh protesters at National Press Building in Washington, DC. — X/ @Tiju0Prakash/Screengrab The all-party delegation of Indian parliamentarians, led by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, was surrounded and heckled by Sikh protestors in Washington. New Delhi has dispatched multiple all-party delegations worldwide in an attempt to mislead the …
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An undated image showing US President Donald Trump waiving as he walks alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping. — Reuters/File Phone call requested by Trump amid strained trade relations. Call comes amid accusations between US and China over critical minerals. 90-day tariff rollback deal remains fragile amid accusations. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held talks with US President Donald Trump …
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