Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says work is progressing simultaneously on five issues identified in the city's feeder main last week and residents are being asked for continued patience with water conservation measures.
MINA: Hajj pilgrims began the ritual stoning of the devil, throwing pebbles at the Jamarat, three stone pillars, on the first day of Tashreeq, which also coincides with the second day of Eid Al-Adha. The ritual stoning began with Jamarat Al-Oula (the small pillar), continuing with Jamarat Al-Wusta (the middle pillar) and finally Jamarat Al-Aqaba (the large pillar), following in the Prophet Muhammad’s footsteps, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
MAKKAH: The Saudi Health Ministry reported record high temperatures at holy sites during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Temperatures soared to 51.8 degrees Celsius in the shade at the central area of the Grand Mosque, the ministry said, with Arafat reaching 48 degrees Celsius and Mina and Muzdalifah 46 degrees Celsius. In response to the extreme heat, the ministry urged pilgrims to minimize sun exposure to avoid heat-related illnesses. The ministry recommended staying hydrated and staying in shaded areas whenever possible.
MINA: Saudi authorities are carrying out helicopter surveillance flights around the clock to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims during Hajj. Under the Hajj Security Forces, the Security Aviation Command, operating under the Presidency of State Security, in collaboration with the Royal Saudi Air Force, this Hajj season is witnessing the deployment of advanced aircraft to oversee the movements of pilgrims in Makkah and its surrounding holy sites.
RIYADH: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi left Jeddah on Monday after performing Hajj, Saudi Press Agency reported. El-Sisi arrived in the Kingdom on Thursday and prayed in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah before performing his Hajj rituals.
Israeli security forces recently arrested a resident of the country’s north on suspicion of preparing to join ISIS in Somalia, the Israel Police revealed on Monday.
Hundreds gathered at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey on Sunday to mark a solemn anniversary: one year since the temple’s president was killed.
Canada's Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a float plane crash in northwestern Ontario sent five people to hospital.
Marine Le Pen also said the association had turned toxic and pointed to the need to reform the EU to give member states more powers
According to the press service, the talks are expected to focus on developing relations between Moscow and Hanoi
Earlier, the China Coast Guard reported that a Philippine supply vessel had collided with one of its boats in waters near the disputed Ren’ai (Ayungin) reef in the South China Sea
Bilateral exchanges between Russia and North Korea have intensified since the second half of 2023
The Gaza health ministry said earlier that the overall death toll among Palestinians has climbed up to 37,347, with 85,372 more people being wounded
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A tiny calf who was brutally struck twice by a police car is 'limping, sulky and bruised' but recovering, as her owner accuses officers of trying to 'kill' her.
The traditional stone built property boasts two acres and enjoys stunning views of the rolling countryside surrounding Brae Cottage in Dornoch, Sutherland.
Armed police descended on a quiet cul-de-sac in Port Talbot following the horrific incident at 7am.
Malcolm Stocker, 68, of Exmouth, Devon, has been in an intensive care unit at the AHU Hospital in the Turkish resort of Marmaris for nearly a month after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
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The trend to use unmanned technologies in military and counterterrorist operations has spread to sea surface and underwater habitat, Alexander Mikheyev said
«No announcements, statements or information must be provided on the matter,» Dmitry Peskov noted
Earlier, the EU adopted an indefinite strategy of non-recognition of Crimea's accession to Russia, to which all countries of the EU and candidate countries are obliged to adhere
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 405 troops in battles with Russian forces in the Kupyansk area over the past day, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported
According to the report, Ukraine's Finance Minister Sergey Marchenko said «talks would continue and he expected the government to reach an agreement by August 1»
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday instructed the Water Resources department to ensure the timely completion of ongoing irrigation projects. During a meeting with top officials of the department, Majhi emphasized the importance of efficient water management, especially during the delayed monsoon period.
North India, including Delhi, braces for continued severe heatwave conditions as the IMD issues red alerts. Delhi recorded temperatures well above normal, with high humidity amplifying the heat index to 46 degrees Celsius. The region has endured prolonged heatwaves, while the IMD also forecasts extremely heavy rainfall in Northeast India, particularly Meghalaya, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh, indicating a shift in weather patterns across the country.
BJP leader M B Bhanuprakash passed away due to a cardiac arrest while participating in a protest against the rise in petrol and diesel prices in Karnataka. «He collapsed after suffering cardiac arrest while getting into his car,» a police source said. «He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but could not be saved,» the source added.
[New Times] Three candidates are eligible to run for President in the 2024 elections slated for July. They are incumbent Head of State Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza, and Philippe Mpayimana, according to a final list published by the National Electoral Commission (NEC), on June 14.