Saudi Administration bans entry to Mecca without Hajj permit

Saudi Arabia announced sweeping new entry restrictions for Mecca, barring individuals without Hajj permits from entering...

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi passes away

Former Malaysian prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who promised reforms after taking over from his iron-fisted prede...

Israeli hostages can release on end of war : Hamas

A senior Hamas official said on Monday that the Palestinian group is prepared to release all Israeli hostages in exchang...

Saudi Arabia to deport 8,000 arrested expatriates

Saudi Arabia has arrested more than 18,600 individuals for violating residency, labour, and border security laws during...