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The sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition wrapped up in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Wednesday, drawing more than 200,000 attendees and participants from over 150 countries, a sharp rise from around 14,000 at its 2022 debut. The four-day gathering brought together officials, experts and service providers for talks and agreements aimed at improving pilgrim services and accelerating preparations for future Hajj seasons.
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France calls Israel’s entry ban on left-wing leader ‘demagogic’ French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemned Israel’s decision to bar left-wing officials, including Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of the La France Insoumise party, from entering the country in a post on X on Thursday. "This demagogic decision, coming from a government that has repeatedly violated international law, plays into the hands of those who, like La France Insoumise, make a living out of exploiting the Israeli-Palesti…
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By Allison LampertMONTREAL, Nov 12 (Reuters) - National agencies around the world have not published enough air accident reports to generate recommendations that could improve safety for the flying public, advocates said on the sidelines of an industry conference on Thursday.Final reports are published for only about half of all aviation accidents that are investigated under international rules, despite calls by airline trade groups to improve those results, said an executive with one such group, IATA.
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Saudi foreign minister and Chinese envoy discuss Houthi attacks and regional security
