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How technology is shaping Hajj
With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Pope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and death
In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.
Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines
Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines.
Russia warns foreigners to leave Kyiv as it prepares ‘systematic strikes’
Moscow calls upcoming 'systematic strikes' on Ukrainian capital a response to Kyiv's recent attack in Luhansk.
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Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.
Pope Leo calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence
Pope Leo has warned that some AI-powered weapons systems are becoming ‘practically beyond human control'.
Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords.
Australian Gaza aid flotilla activists allege abuse after Israeli abduction
Activists allege assaults and torture during Israeli detention after flotilla intercepted in international waters.
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Baloch separatists ‘take advantage’ of Pakistan’s entanglements
Baloch separatists 'take advantage' of Pakistan's entanglements
Could Israel sabotage US-Iran deal?
As the US and Iran move closer to a peace deal, Israel vows to keep striking what it calls regional and nuclear threats.
Iran says deal with US ‘not imminent’ despite progress
Iran’s FM spokesman Baghaei says a ‘large portion’ of issues with the US have been resolved, but a deal is not imminent.
Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?
China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
What are the biggest FIFA World Cup upsets in history?
Nothing makes the news like an unfancied or low-ranked team pulling off a shock result at the football World Cup.
Paraglider survives mid-air collision with plane over Austria
Paraglider survives mid-air collision with plane over Austria
Yamal in Spain’s World Cup squad, but no room for Real Madrid players
Yamal, one of eight Barcelona players named in the 26-man squad, with seven Arsenal players picked by Luis de la Fuente.
The world urgently needs a US-Iran deal now
Without a deal between Washington and Tehran, the fallout from Strait of Hormuz closure could deepen global crises.
China’s Xi praises ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties as Sharif visits Beijing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says China and Pakistan are 'iron brother' countries.
Cattle market empties as fear grips Eid preparations in India’s West Bengal
Tensions rise in key state, won by BJP this month for first time, as political shift disrupts Eid al-Adha traditions.
Trump’s war loop: Escalate, retreat, repeat
Stuck in a quagmire of a war, Trump chafes at negative coverage while Iran digs its heels in.
Surveillance video shows moment of China coal mine blast
Surveillance video caught the moment a powerful explosion surged through the tunnels of a coal mine in China.
Israel kills three in attacks on Lebanon, issues more displacement orders
Israel carries out attacks on multiple villages and towns in southern Lebanon.
What’s inside the Kaaba and what covers it? The story of the Kiswah
At the heart of Hajj stands the Kaaba, draped in 670kg of silk and embroidered with 200kg of gold and silver thread.
Abandoned flotilla boat washes ashore in Egypt with Gaza aid
A small boat believed to be part of the Global Sumud Flotilla that was carrying aid for Gaza has washed ashore in Egypt
Messi at the World Cup: Inter Miami injury update, substitution
Messi asks for a substitution and walks off, feeling his hamstring weeks ahead of Argentina's World Cup title defence.
How did a rare strain of Ebola outrun doctors?
How a rare Ebola strain spread across two countries before anyone knew about it.
Why the SpaceX IPO is the talk of Wall Street and beyond
Elon Musk's rocket company is expected to make the biggest public debut in history.
Timelapse shows Hajj pilgrims performing Tawaf in Mecca
Muslims from around the world are gathering in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.