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Saudi Arabia has witnessed a record-breaking number of Hajj pilgrims in the month of Ramadan, with over 48 million visitors from within and outside the country. According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, 20 million pilgrims were from various countries, marking a significant increase in the number of pilgrims.
The Saudi government has attributed the increased number of pilgrims to the improved facilities and services provided by the government. The government has also taken steps to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Meanwhile, various international news stories have made headlines in recent days. A British woman, Shamima Begum, who joined the extremist group ISIS and lost her British citizenship as a result, is now fighting for her citizenship to be reinstated through international lawyers.
In Japan, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for early elections on February 8. The US and Chinese presidents, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, are expected to hold a meeting soon.
In India, a 68-year-old businessman from Mumbai has been accused of a Rs 11 billion online trading scam. In a separate incident, a 25-year-old woman in Andhra Pradesh has died after drinking poisoned water, while over 24 people have fallen ill in Maharashtra with a similar case.
The US and international investors will hold an 80.1% stake in a new company, while Baidu will retain a 19.9% stake. Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has ridiculed US President Trump’s “Board of Peace” on Twitter.
Two convicted murderers in Rajasthan, India, who met while in prison and fell in love, are set to get married today after being released on bail. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has stated that Turkey will play a key role in implementing the Gaza peace agreement.
A 15,000-crown (720-dollar) globe was purchased by a Swedish man, Anders Chubbish, who has become an internet sensation. A five-year-old boy, Liam Conixho-Ramos, was arrested by US immigration authorities (ICE) after being picked up from school in Minnesota.
On a separate note, Pakistan has accepted an invitation to join the “Board of Peace” to support the establishment of peace in Palestine. US President Trump has refused to explain why he withdrew an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Amazon, a US e-commerce company, plans to lay off approximately 14,000 corporate employees next week, affecting 30,000 jobs. A woman in India has been sentenced to two years in prison for marrying five times without divorcing her previous husbands.
The government of Pakistan has released an initial report on the Colpita Plaza disaster, highlighting serious negligence during the rescue operation and debris removal. PTI lawmakers clashed in the National Assembly during a session.
A plant in China has grown 6 meters tall inside a metal street lamp, symbolizing hope, perseverance, and resilience. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has stated that the Colpita Plaza will be demolished and efforts will be made to build shops within two years.
Shamima Begum, a British woman who joined the extremist group ISIS, is fighting for her British citizenship to be reinstated through international lawyers.
