Wednesday, October 29, 2025

'Will push them back into caves': Pak threatens Taliban; peace talks fail October 29, 2025 at 12:02AM

Biggest Umrah ever: Saudi sets new record with 11.7 million pilgrims in the month of October October 29, 2025 at 12:00AM

Saudi Arabia recorded over 11.7 million Umrah performers in Rabi al-Thani, with 1.5 million arriving internationally. The pilgrimage was remarkably efficient, with the entire ritual completed in an average of 116 minutes. This surge is attributed to digital platforms, policy liberalizations, and improved logistics under Vision 2030.

Trump expects 'a very good outcome' from Xi meeting October 28, 2025 at 11:42PM

US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea, expressing optimism for a trade truce with China's Xi Jinping following talks with President Lee Jae Myung. Despite a North Korean missile test, Trump focused on his upcoming meeting with Xi, anticipating significant progress and a potential reduction in US tariffs on Chinese goods.