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Saudi Arabia secures 1.3 million beds for 2027 Hajj, removes 400 buildings over safety concerns

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has secured more than 1.3 million beds for the 2027 Hajj season, licensing thousands of accommodation buildings in Mecca and Medina while removing around 400 properties that failed to meet safety and service standards. Ahmed Al Khateeb, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Tourism, announced the figures on Monday at the Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, outlining preparations…

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Russia and Ukraine Keep Ignoring Donald Trump

Russia and Ukraine are scheduled to meet in the Middle East on Tuesday to kick off new U.S.-brokered peace talks.

  • Russia and Ukraine continue targeting each other's energy infrastructure despite Trump's decree.
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  • Ukraine reports over 128 Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in 7 days.

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