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Around 1.8 million Muslim pilgrims gathered at the plains of Mount Arafat in western Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as the annual Hajj pilgrimage reached its most sacred stage. Pilgrims from around the world spent the day in prayer and reflection during the Day of Arafat, considered the spiritual peak of Hajj and one of the largest annual religious gatherings globally.
Around 300 people were left stranded mid-air after a technical malfunction brought the Gulmarg Gondola cable car system in Indian-administered Kashmir to a halt. Emergency rescue teams launched a large-scale operation, using ropes and ladders to safely evacuate passengers from the suspended cable cars.
Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to respond with “overwhelming” force against Hezbollah following a drone attack in northern Israel that killed an Israeli soldier. Netanyahu said Israel would “smite” Hezbollah, signaling the possibility of further escalation along the Israel-Lebanon border amid ongoing regional tensions.
US Senate candidate Jake Lang is facing widespread criticism after allegedly stating during a discussion in Frisco, Texas, involving a mosque and Hindu temples that “Hindus and Muslims are here to eradicate Christians.” The remarks quickly went viral online, sparking backlash from social media users and critics who accused Lang of promoting religious intolerance and divisive rhetoric targeting minority communities.
Isaac Herzog warned about a growing wave of extremist violence targeting Christian and Muslim communities in the occupied West Bank, condemning attacks carried out by Israeli settlers. He described such actions as “barbaric behavior” that falls outside accepted moral and social norms.
Herzog’s remarks come amid increasing international concern over settler violence and rising tensions in the West Bank, where attacks on Palestinian communities and religious sites have drawn widespread criticism.
25/05/2026
Haaretz reported that the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested sealed arrest warrants against Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Minister Orit Strock, and two Israeli military officers. The reported move marks a significant escalation in international legal scrutiny surrounding Israeli policies and actions in the occupied Palestinian territories.
According to a source working at the court, the investigation is expected to focus on alleged settler violence, Israeli government policies related to transferring Jewish settlers into occupied territory — considered a potential war crime under international law — and allegations of apartheid as a crime against humanity. If confirmed, the case could intensify diplomatic and political pressure on Israel amid ongoing international criticism over the situation in the occupied territories.
25/05/2026
Foreign ministers from eight Arab-Islamic countries — including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, Türkiye, Indonesia, and Pakistan — have condemned far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his treatment of detainees linked to the Gaza flotilla, according to Reuters. The joint criticism reflects growing regional anger over Israel’s handling of activists and humanitarian efforts connected to Gaza.
The coordinated response highlights increasing diplomatic pressure on Israel amid ongoing tensions surrounding the war in Gaza and restrictions on aid access. Arab and Islamic states have continued to voice concern over the treatment of detainees and the broader humanitarian situation, warning that such actions risk further escalating tensions across the region.
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25/05/2026
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran is not discussing the nuclear issue at the current stage of negotiations with the United States, stressing that the immediate focus remains on ending the ongoing war. His remarks suggest Iran is prioritizing de-escalation efforts and regional stability over broader nuclear diplomacy for now.
The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the region and continuing indirect contacts between Tehran and Washington. Baghaei’s comments indicate that any potential discussion surrounding Iran’s nuclear program may be postponed until progress is made toward resolving the conflict and reducing hostilities.
New York’s mayor has sharply criticized Donald Trump’s deportation plans, warning they could deepen tensions and division across the city. According to BRICS News, the dispute reflects growing internal divisions in the United States, as proposed mass deportation policies face increasing resistance from local leaders and immigrant-supporting communities.
Helmet-cam footage captured a rare mid-air collision above Pinzgauer Hütte near Zell am See, Austria, when a 44-year-old Austrian paraglider named Sabrina was struck from behind by a plane’s propeller while flying in a busy paragliding zone. The impact shredded her wing, but she quickly deployed her reserve parachute and landed safely in a forested area with only bruises, while the 28-year-old pilot managed to safely land the lightly damaged aircraft at Zell am See Airport.
25/05/2026
Switzerland’s Federal Intelligence Service has announced it will open long-sealed files related to notorious N**i war criminal Josef Mengele, the Auschwitz doctor known as the “Angel of Death.” Historians had sought access to the documents for years amid speculation that Mengele spent time in Switzerland after fleeing Europe following World War II.
Mengele oversaw selections at Auschwitz that sent countless prisoners to gas chambers and carried out brutal medical experiments on inmates, particularly children and twins. An estimated 1.1 million people, including around one million Jews, were killed at the camp during the Holocaust.
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