With over half the Hajj fatalities being Egyptians, Cairo revoked licenses of 16 agencies facilitating unauthorised pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia.

Trump has accused Biden of lying about data showing a drop in violent crime across the US in Q1 2024.

An Israeli strike killed 24 people in Al-Shati refugee camp and killed 18 more in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, officials reported.

The ICRC has revealed that Red Cross offices in Gaza were damaged by shelling, resulting in 22 deaths.

The US Supreme Court has upheld federal gun restrictions for domestic abusers, clarifying its 2022 Second Amendment expansion despite challenges.

The official Hajj heatwave death toll has reached 500, with reports saying the unofficial numbers could be double of that.

The Biden administration will provide nearly $110 Million in aid package for Haiti.

Moscow has warned of “unpleasant decisions” if Seoul supplies arms to Ukraine, following the new Russia-North Korea defence agreement.

American Airlines suspended employees after black passengers were removed over a body odour complaint, leading to a racial discrimination lawsuit.

Chinese delegates have assured there are no nuclear threats over Taiwan as the US raised concerns during semi-official discussions.

Kenya has begun issuing free Electronic Travel Authorisations to Ghanaian travellers.

Australia has promised an additional $1.3 million to aid Papua New Guinea’s reconstruction after a deadly landslide hit the region.

Louisiana has mandated every public school classroom in its state to display a poster of the Ten Commandments.

Hospitals in New Delhi have received 52 bodies in the last two days, mainly from people who lived and worked outdoors.

Northeastern Mexico has been hit with a tropical storm named Alberto that has led to the death of three minors.

Iran has condemned Canada’s terrorism tag on the IRGC, adding that the move was “unwise and unconventional.”

North Korea and Russia revived their 1961 mutual defence pact, signing an agreement for military assistance in case of attack.

The US has criticised Putin’s visit to Vietnam, accusing it of providing platform for him to promote his war in Ukraine.

Colombia plans to grant legal status to 540,000 Venezuelan migrants who are guardians of minors in the country.

Northeastern Iran was struck with a magnitude 5.0 earthquake that has killed four people and injured 120 others.