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Saudi cousin of Mohammed bin Salman threatens West with ‘jihad and martyrdom’

INTERNATIONAL A cousin of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has issued a violent threat against the West amid souring relations over a decision by Opec+ to cut oil production. In a message "to the West", Prince Saud al-Shaalan is seen in a video circulating on social media saying "anybody who challenges the existence of this kingdom, we are all projects of jihad and martyrdom". The prince is heard issuing his warning in English […]

16 October 2022

International

15 migrants killed by smugglers in western Libya

Fifteen irregular migrants were shot dead by traffickers in Sabratha city in western Libya, according to a local NGO on Saturday, Anadolu reports. Ahmed Hamza, head of the Libyan National Commission for Human Rights, said the migrants were killed in a dispute between traffickers before their boat were set ablaze. He said the slain migrants were from different nationalities. There was no comment yet from Libyan authorities. Libya is considered one of […]

9 October 2022

International

Western pilgrims no longer able to book Hajj via travel agencies

INTERNATIONAL Just weeks before the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia has introduced new rules which mean prospective travellers from western countries must now book their visits to Mecca through a government website, rather than via travel agencies. Saudi Arabia's Hajj Ministry confirmed on Monday that pilgrims from "Europe, America and Australia" would need to apply via its Motawif website and said pilgrims would find out if they had gained a place via an "automated lottery" or […]

8 June 2022

West

Saudi cousin of Mohammed bin Salman threatens West with ‘jihad and martyrdom’

15 migrants killed by smugglers in western Libya

Western pilgrims no longer able to book Hajj via travel agencies

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