Deterrence replaces normalization: Riyadh has found a way to build real security architecture - with a NATO military power and with the only nuclear state in the Muslim world - without having to declare that it is actually abandoning Washington's normalization track.
Six months after invading Ukraine in 2022, Putin signed a decree reinstating the Soviet-era “Mother Heroine” award, given to women with ten children. The first winner was Medni Kadyrova, wife of the Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov. Who is he trying to fool? Op-ed.
According to the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs, the pilgrims died as a result of heatstroke as temperatures in the Saudi city are expected to reach 116 F.
A principal in Europe: A 12-year-old boy came to me and said, 'I hate you. We will take back the country'. They reject our culture, our values. Their hatred is unimaginable."
The world’s overreaction to Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit underscores Israel’s societal failure. A young adult weighs in. Op-ed.
Gil Tamary made clear he knew exactly what he was doing by referring to the site as “a place forbidden to non-Muslims.” Op-ed.
An Israeli journalist visited Mecca, despite Islamic law against non-Muslims entering the city, to backlash from Jews and Muslims alike.
A Malaysian man, allegedly struggling to overcome alcohol addiction, failed to make an illegal sea crossing, landing him in hot water.
WION reported that a Saudi Arabian man apparently suffering from mental issues slammed into Mecca’s Grand Mosque last Friday.
OIC condemns 'transfer of US, Guatemalan embassies to J'lem,' urges 'boycott' of countries that have opened diplomatic missions there.
COGAT works with PA, Jordan to allow thousands of Judea and Samaria Arabs to make Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Former Shin Bet head: 'Iran knows that the more Arab states they recruit, the easier fighting against Saudi Arabia will be.'
Saudi security forces foil attack targeting the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Archaeological findings and historical records show Dome of Rock inspired by Jewish temple. Findings presented today in Knesset.
Islamic council slam plans for cable-car to Western Wall as Fatah warns Israel's next target is Muslim holy city of Mecca.
WJC heads representing over 100 Jewish communities tell King Salman: 'may we worship our common God with love and in peace.'
464 Iranians among the 769 killed in 'stoning the devil' stampede, followed by Egypt with 75 dead; Iran steps up anti-Saudi rhetoric.
'Government of Saudi Arabia must take huge responsibility for catastrophe,' says Iranian Supreme Leader, declaring 3 days of mourning.
New details of how lethal stampede occurred surface as death toll set to keep rising; deaths occurred during 'binding of Ishmael' ritual.
Iranian officials lose no time accusing Saudi Arabia of neglect causing lethal stampede, after previously suggesting holy sites be divided.
Fatal stampede of Muslim pilgrims during 'Hajj' pilgrimage 'worst in 25 years'; Iran blames Saudi safety errors.
Egyptian leaders say Saudis failing Hajj pilgrimage after crane fall, indicating possible division of authority among Muslim states.
Construction group of Osama bin Laden's family suspended, banned from leaving, after lethal 9/11 snafu at Islam's holiest site.
At least 87 people dead and more than 200 injured in a crane collapse into a part of a mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Amid rising violence and concerns of all-out sectarian war, Iraqi PM raises tension, calls for Shi'ite holy city to be direction of prayer.
British Independent says disregard for Islam’s early history is due to Saudi regime’s adoption of Wahabism.
Lebanese opposition leader Saad Hariri met with King Abdullah in Mecca for Ei al-Fatr as Beirut politics remain tense.
Eilat residents shocked at city's plan to establish a monument in the heart of the city’s downtown to commemorate Arab pilgrims to Mecca.
