Ang Rita, the legendary Nepali Sherpa guide known as “Snow Leopard”, has died at the age of 72 after a long illness. Rita was the first person to climb Mount Everest 10 times without bottled oxygen, a ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia opposition leader Anwar claims ‘formidable’ majority to form new government
Malaysia opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim waves after a news conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia September 23, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Malaysia’s Political Maneuvering, Next Episode
So far, no major political party has come out in support of him. Major parties in Muhyiddin's coalition dismissed his claim as "cheap publicity" and said they firmly supported the premier. Anwar's own ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 147 new coronavirus cases, three new deaths
A man wearing a protective mask crosses a street in front of Petronas Twin Towers, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August 11, 2020. REUTERS/Lim H ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Anwar Says Has Backing To Form Govt, PM Stands Firm
Speaking at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, veteran politician Anwar -- who has long sought to become prime minister -- said he now had the backing of enough MPs to form the government and oust ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to restart limited Umra pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia is to gradually resume a Muslim pilgrimage which has been suspended for seven months because of the coronavirus pandemic. From 4 October, up to 6,000 Saudi citizens and residents will be ... ( read original story ...)
Despite coronavirus, Saudi Arabia to lift ban on Mecca pilgrimage
After limiting the annual hajj, Saudi Arabia says Muslims will be allowed to perform a smaller pilgrimage to Mecca starting Oct. 4. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umra pilgrimage
The upcoming 20,000 daily limit on pilgrims undertaking the Umra will remain in place "until the official announcement of the end of the Covid-19 pandemic or the disappearance of ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to allow Umrah from Oct 4: report
CAIRO: After a seven-month suspension due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia will allow pilgrims residing inside the country to offer Umrah beginning on October 4, state news agency SPA ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umrah pilgrimage
Year-round pilgrimage to begin from October 4, seven months after it was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)