•Muslim worshippers gather for prayers around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, in Mecca Saudi authorities have asked pilgrims performing the hajj to remain in their tents for several hours during the high point of this week’s pilgrimage, citing high temperatures. According to a report in Saudi media, Hajj Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah has reques...
•Donald Trump Donald Trump said today that his inauguration as US President on Monday will be moved indoors due to expected freezing weather. “There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country,” Trump wrote on his app Truth Social. “Therefore, I have ordered the Inauguration Address, in addition to prayers and other speeches, to be delivered [&hel...
•Empty road Imo residents shunned the streets today, Thursday, August 1, during the nationwide hunger protests, opting to stay indoors due to what they called ‘fear of the unknown.’ Some attributed their non-participation in the protest to the recent killings of five policemen and several civilians on Monday and Tuesday at various locations in...

