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The water of Hajj: A simple illustrated guide to Zamzam | Religion News

The Hajj pilgrimage began on Wednesday. Some 1.8 million Muslims from across the globe are expected to gather in the Saudi holy city of Mecca for the annual gathering that will conclude on June 8. Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able to make the journey. Throughout…

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Hajj explained: A visual step-by-step guide to the pilgrimage in Mecca | Religion News

From June 4-8, millions of Muslims will be performing the annual Hajj, a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake the journey. But have you ever wondered what this journey looks like on the ground? The animated video below illustrates the five-day process. Prefer a detailed view? Keep…

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International Tea Day: Spilling the tea on unusual teas around the world | Infographic News

Tea is the most popular drink in the world other than water. It beats out coffee and beer, which hold second and third place. May 21 is designated as International Tea Day by the United Nations, marking the significance and value of the drink globally, not just economically but culturally too. Tea plays a meaningful…

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Influencer shot live on TikTok: How rampant is femicide in Mexico? | Women’s Rights News

A 23-year-old Mexican influencer, Valeria Marquez, was fatally shot while livestreaming on Tuesday. Marquez, who had more than 113,000 followers on the platform, was broadcasting to her audience when the attack occurred. According to a statement from the Jalisco state prosecutor’s office, the case is being investigated under femicide protocols, applied in instances where a…

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What is famine, and why is Gaza at risk of reaching it soon? | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Half a million people in the Gaza Strip, or one in five Palestinians, are facing starvation. The entire rest of the population is suffering from high levels of acute food insecurity, according to a recent report by the UN’s Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). “The risk of famine in the Gaza Strip is not…

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Skype shuts down on May 5: Ever wondered why it was called Skype? | Technology News

Skype, once a leading video-calling platform, is set to shut down on May 5. How well do you know its history? Take our quiz. After nearly 22 years of connecting people across the globe, Skype is shutting down on May 5, marking the end of an era for one of the pioneers of internet communication….

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Trump’s 100-day scorecard: Executive orders, tariffs and foreign policy | Donald Trump News

United States President Donald Trump is marking his first 100 days back in office with a rally in Macomb County, Michigan, just north of Detroit, a city renowned for its automotive industry. In the space of just more than three months, he has signed more executive orders than any other president, sent markets spiralling with…