Madina Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia – In a significant visit, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Madina Munawwarah to pay his respects at the Roza-e-Rasool. During his stay, the prince also offered special prayers at the Riyadh Al-Jannah mosque.
The visit comes amidst escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. In a recent press conference, an American journalist asked Senator Lindsey Graham if the devastation in Gaza aligns with Christian values. Graham responded, “I am not convinced.”
As part of the Trump administration’s latest moves, US military aircraft have taken positions at Portuguese airbases in anticipation of a potential escalation. A US naval fleet, the USS Abraham Lincoln, has already arrived in the Middle East.
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has announced that online registration for the I’tikaf program has been made available on their website. However, criticisms surrounding the program, including mismanagement and politicized statements, have raised questions about the government’s handling of the matter.
This is the fifth time that the Times Square has hosted a one-day collective Taraweeh prayer. The event has sparked controversy, with some critics accusing the government of taking a politicized stance.
In another development, the Thai police have arrested a suspect in a high-profile theft case after he was caught impersonating a beggar.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Albania’s Deputy Prime Minister, Belinda Balluku, has been suspended amid allegations of corruption.
The US military has conducted another operation against a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of three individuals.
According to local authorities, the deceased individuals had tested positive for the Canine Distemper virus and bacterial infections affecting the respiratory system.
In a significant development, Iran’s nuclear negotiations failed to yield any progress, with neither side willing to make concessions.
A video has gone viral of a religious leader on stage at a Lunar New Year celebration in Taiwan making a pointed gesture towards the country’s President, Tsai Ing-wen.
In a separate incident, a minor has been fined 50,000 dirhams (approximately 38 million Pakistani rupees) for driving a recreational motorcycle.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 10% tariff on all countries, effective immediately.
