Reports from official media in Europe, the Middle East and Africa suggest that dozens of people died during this year’s pilgrimage as temperatures soared.
Author: Cassandra Vinograd
Spain, Norway and Ireland Formally Recognize Palestinian Statehood
The moves are a rebuke to Israel, who is the face of mounting international anger over the country’s military offensive in Gaza.
Iran Buries President Raisi in His Hometown
The president, who died in a helicopter crash, was laid to rest at a holy shrine in the northeastern city of Mashhad.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Leads Funeral Prayers for President
State news media in Iran reported that the political leader of Hamas was in the capital for the funeral. Many foreign dignitaries attended.
Iran Begins Funeral Events for President Raisi After Helicopter Crash
A procession in the city of Tabriz was the first in a string of events after Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has announced five days of mourning.
France Declares State of Emergency Amid Protests in New Caledonia
The French authorities have undertaken a “massive” mobilization of security forces since violence broke out over a constitutional amendment that changes voting rules in the South Pacific territory.
Slovakia’s Prime Minister in ‘Life-Threatening’ Condition After Shooting
Robert Fico was taken to a hospital after the attack in the town of Handlova, northeast of the capital, Bratislava.
Israel’s Closures of 2 Gaza Border Crossings Prompt Alarm Over Humanitarian Aid
International agencies and officials said Israel’s moves could exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The Shadow War Between Iran and Israel: A Timeline
A recent round of strikes has brought the conflict more clearly into the open and raised fears of a broader war.
Drones Believed to Have Been Used in Iran Attack Are a Common Israeli Weapon
Iranian officials said that an attack Friday used small drones possibly launched from inside Iran, and that radar systems had not detected unidentified aircraft entering Iranian airspace.