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Update: Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say

AFP, New Delhi At least 21 people were killed when a fire ripped through a hotel in New Delhi today, police said, in one of the deadliest blazes in the

Iran says new US strikes violated ceasefire

Iran’s foreign ministry said US strikes in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province represented a “gross violation” of a tenuous ceasefire in place for nearly seven weeks. Highlights US says it struck

Hajj sermon urges Muslims to uphold patience, unity and devotion to Allah

Int’l Desk Muslims were urged to remain patient during hardships and strengthen their devotion to Allah during the Hajj sermon delivered at Namirah Mosque in Arafat on Tuesday. Sheikh Ali

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi

Reuters, Beijing: U.S. President Donald Trump departed China on Friday touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war

Eid-ul-Azha on 27 May, says Qatar Calendar House

Int’l Desk: The Qatar Calendar House announced that 18 May will be the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah for the year 1447 AH, and that 27 May will be

US-Iran deadlock deepens as both sides refuse to back down

Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB said the US proposal “meant Iran’s surrender to Trump’s greed” and argued Tehran’s response “emphasises the fundamental rights of the Iranian nation” TDS Desk: The United