Umrah pilgrims flock to Kaaba as Saudi Arabia removes barriers
The barriers placed around the Kaaba during the Covid-19 pandemic were taken away by Saudi authorities on Tuesday.
Egypt’s efforts to curb tensions in Gaza bring hope of Israel prisoner swap deal
Egypt has increased its diplomatic efforts to prevent a military escalation between the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and the Israeli army in Gaza, a senior Palestinian official said on Wednesday.
