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Saudi Arabia announces tough penalties for Hajj 1447 permit violations. As preparations intensify for Hajj 1447 AH, Saudi Arabia has laid out a stringent penalty framework aimed at regulating pilgrim movement and preventing unauthorised participation. The Ministry of Interior’s latest announcement makes it clear that both individuals and facilitators who bypass permit rules will face…

DHAKA: About 250 people, including children, were feared missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, the United Nations said on Tuesday, reports Ahsan Tasnim . “The trawler, which departed from Teknaf in southern Bangladesh and was on its way to Malaysia, reportedly sank due to heavy winds,…

TOI Correspondent from Washington: MAGA supremo Donald Trump’s theological skirmish with Pope Leo — spiritual head of more than a billion Catholics — has triggered a backlash from his own conservative base, with Republican leaders, Christian activists and late-night comedians converging, for once, on the same punchline.What might once have been dismissed as another burst…

Candace Owens drops fresh Erika Kirk claims as TPUSA CEO skips event and Charlie Kirk mystery continues to grow (Image via Getty) Candace Owens has made fresh claims about Turning Point USA and its CEO Erika Kirk, just as she skipped a planned event with US Vice President JD Vance. The group had promoted the…

US President Donald Trump has reportedly suggested that diet soda may help fight cancer, based on the idea that it can kill grass when poured on it, according to comments made by Dr. Mehmet Oz. Oz serves as Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.Oz shared the claim during an appearance on Donald…

Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce (Getty Images) When it comes to keeping secrets, Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski is usually about as subtle as a touchdown spike. But in a recent exclusive sit-down with Page Six, the NFL legend proved he might actually have a “poker face” after all, at least when it involves the most anticipated…

China removed its vice minister of foreign affairs, Sun Weidong, from his post, according to an official announcement by China’s ministry of human resources on Tuesday. The decision was made by the state council, the country’s top administrative body. However, no reason or timeline for the removal of the top diplomat was provided.As per records…

Recent archaeological excavations in the Yangtze River Delta, China, have revealed the complex socio-cultural practices of the Neolithic Liangzhu civilisation, dating back about 5000 years. Using remains from the Zhongjiagang site, researchers have found that human bones were routinely used as a source of functional and ritualistic objects like ‘skull cups’ and ‘skeleton masks’. Unlike…

Indian man accused of stealing $3,500 from Burger King in Florida where he used to work as a manager. Kris Kumar, an Indian man, who used to work at a Burger King outlet in Florida was called ‘Burger King bandit’ after the law enforcement found that he was behind the sudden disappearance of dollars from…

Amol Rajan, the Indian-born BBC presenter, has said he is considering moving his family to India, citing “big, big problems” in England and concerns about the country’s future.Speaking on Gyles Brandreth’s Rosebud podcast, Rajan said he is “very worried” about the direction of the UK and is reassessing whether it will remain the right place…

UAE expands Nafis till 2040, adds monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance / Image: file In a significant move to strengthen Emirati employment in the private sector, the United Arab Emirates announced a major expansion of its flagship Nafis programme, extending benefits until 2040. The announcement was made under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed…

Coastal road construction reveals ancient graves and 3,000-year-old burial secrets / Image: file A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light in Oman, where construction work along a key coastal road in the Al Batinah region led to the unearthing of graves dating back nearly 3,000 years. The find was confirmed by the Oman Ministry…