UNITED NATIONS: Pope Francis heads to the United Nations on Friday to deliver an appeal to world leaders to help the poor, combat climate change and end conflicts that have sent desperate refugees fleeing to Europe. Making his first address … read more
NEW YORK: Pope Francis on Thursday used his first public remarks since arriving in New York to express solidarity with Muslims after a devastating stampede in Saudi Arabia. “I want to express the closeness of the church in the face … read more
MINA: At least 717 pilgrims have been martyred following a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia while 863 have been injured. According to sources, ambulances have been dispatched. The stampede took place near Maktab (camp) number 93 along street number 204 … read more
MAKKAH: Eidul Azha, the Muslim feast following Hajj, is being celebrated in Saudi Arabia and other gulf states today. Major Eid congregations were held in the holy mosques Masjid-ul-Haram and Masjid-e-Nabvi. Large number of Muslims attended the Eid prayers, where … read more
JAKARTA: As many as 35 people were wounded on Wednesday when a packed commuter train slammed into the back of another at a station in the Indonesian capital Jakarta during rush hour, an official said. According to the reports, the … read more