Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the second official day of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, considered the pinnacle of Hajj.

Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and the surrounding plains for intense prayers that often mark a spiritual peak.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles over sea

SEOUL (AP) – North Korea launched multiple close-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by North Korea this year.

Egypt, Türkiye FMs discuss regional de-escalation efforts

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdel-Aati held a phone call late on Monday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss bilateral relations and ongoing efforts to reduce regional tensions.

New French university campus to boost int’l education in Egypt

Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdel Aziz Konsowa affirmed that the ministry places great importance on international educational projects as part of efforts to enhance Egypt’s higher education system.

Egypt, UK keen to boost industrial co-operation

Minister of Industry Eng. Khaled Hashem hosted a roundtable meeting on Tuesday with leading British industrial companies operating in Egypt, in the presence of UK Ambassador to Egypt Mark Bryson Richardson and representatives of nine major British firms.

Egypt regrets NPT conference deadlock

Egypt on Tuesday voiced regret over the failure of the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) to agree on a final document, referring to this as a “missed opportunity for the international community to reaffirm its commitment to the treaty’s objectives”.

FIFA approves Iran W. Cup base move

PARIS — FIFA confirmed that Iran relocated its planned World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico.

Egypt, Qatar FMs discuss progress in US-Iran negotiations

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati held phone talks on Tuesday with his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, to exchange views and coordinate positions on the latest regional developments.

Rubio: Iran deal could take days

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday negotiating a deal with Iran could “take a few days,” quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict ​a day after U.S. forces conducted what Washington called defensive strikes in southern Iran.

Israeli strike on east Lebanon kills 12

BEIRUT (AP) – An Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people, state media said Tuesday, as Israeli official said the military had called up more troops to Lebanon.

US launches fresh strikes on Iran

DUBAI/WASHINGTON – US forces conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, in what it described as defensive actions, Reuters reported Tuesday.