Middle East
Hajj 2020: Masked pilgrims throw sanitised pebbles at Satan
Only up to 10,000 Muslims are taking part in the Hajj after millions of international pilgrims were barred due to coronavirus restrictions
Saudi’s King Salman discharged from hospital after surgery
The King’s health is closely watched because of the absolute powers he holds over one of the world's top oil-rich country
Families join Hajj pilgrims virtually in this year's downsized event
In the first days of the pilgrimage, many were seen holding their phones aloft to livestream their progress to friends and family back home
Last Supper of Israeli democracy: Artist takes aim at Netanyahu with life-size statue
Critics accuse Netanyahu of clinging to power while on trial for corruption and using emergency powers under the guise of battling COVID-19
Iran missiles land at UAE airbase where India's Rafale jets were halted overnight
However, the message of the drill seems to be targeted at the United States, which saw two American bases go on alert over the launches
Kerala girl falls to death in Sharjah
An official from the Sharjah Police told reporters that investigations are currently going on whether this was a case of suicide
Saudi's downscaled Hajj season begins with restrictions and caution
Pilgrims are required to be tested for coronavirus before arriving in Mecca and will also have to quarantine after the pilgrimage
First Friday prayers held in Hagia Sophia after mosque reconversion
Experts say Erdogan's move to reconvert Hagia Sophia is an attempt to galvanise his conservative and nationalist base
Israeli firm developing coronavirus breathalyser test
NanoScent, the firm making the test kits, said an extensive trial within Israel delivered results with 85 percent accuracy
Five things to know about the Hagia Sophia
The conversion of the edifice, once an important church of Christendom and 'jewel' of Byzantine Empire, has led to an international outcry