Makkah, Saudi Arabia — The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced on Friday that more than 13 million pilgrims visited the Two Holy Mosques during the Hijri month of Rabi’ Al-Akhir, highlighting a remarkable turnout for Umrah and Ziyarah.
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UK regulator designates Google with ‘strategic market status’
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially granted Google a “strategic market status” (SMS) designation in online search and search advertising — marking the first major enforcement under Britain’s new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA).
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Prince William launches UK suicide prevention network
On World Mental Health Day, Prince William released a heartfelt message emphasizing the urgent need for stronger prevention measures against suicide, one of the world’s most preventable causes of death.
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AI Surge and Imports Boost Global Trade in 2025
Global merchandise trade performed stronger than expected in the first half of 2025, mainly due to booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products, early import activity ahead of tariff hikes, and steady trade among emerging economies.
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King Salman Orders Qiblatain Mosque Open 24 Hours
Madinah, October 6, 2025 – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued a royal directive to keep the historic Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah open around the clock, allowing worshippers to perform prayers at any time of day or night.
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Saudi Arabia Allows All Visa Holders to Perform Umrah
Jeddah, October 6, 2025 – The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that individuals holding any type of visa can now perform Umrah rituals while staying in Saudi Arabia, further enhancing accessibility for Muslims worldwide.
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Trump aims to protect US movies with 100% tariff
Washington, September 29, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a dramatic new policy proposal, declaring that he would impose a 100 percent tariff on all movies produced outside of the United States.
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Treasury, IRS propose rules on ‘No Tax on Tips’ deduction
WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department, in coordination with the IRS, has released proposed regulations clarifying the “No Tax on Tips” deduction.
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U.S. Fed eases policy with surprise rate cut
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday reduced its benchmark federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points, setting the new target range at 4.00 to 4.25 percent.
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Pakistan, Iran ink protocols to expand $10 billion trade
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The 22nd Session of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC) concluded in Tehran with the signing of significant protocols aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation and achieving a $10 billion trade target.
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