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Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shade themselves from the sun as they arrive at the base of Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the annual hajj pilgrimage, on June 15.
WORLD
Jun 28, 2024
Climate change boosted deadly Saudi Hajj heat by 2.5 degrees, scientists say
The heat would have been approximately 2.5 degrees Celsius cooler without the influence of human-caused climate change, according to a team of European scientists.
Muslim pilgrims pray as sprinklers cool them down amid extremely hot weather during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on June 16.
WORLD
Jun 24, 2024
Saudi Arabia says 1,301 deaths during Hajj were mostly unregistered pilgrims
Temperatures in Mecca this year climbed as high as 51.8 degrees Celsius, according to Saudi Arabia's national meteorological center.
Muslim pilgrims shade themselves from the sun as they arrive at the base of Mount Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on June 15.
WORLD
Jun 23, 2024
Egyptian Hajj death toll rises to 672 amid intense heat
A crisis unit tasked with investigating the situation said on Saturday it has suspended licenses of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor.
A man affected by the scorching heat is helped by a member of the Saudi security forces as Muslim pilgrims arrive in Mina, near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca, on June 16.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Jun 20, 2024
Climate change threat hangs over Hajj as hundreds perish in heat
More than 500 people have died during this year's pilgrimage, according to a tally based on foreign ministry statements and sources.
Pilgrims circle Kaaba as they perform Tawaf at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on June 11.
WORLD / Society
Jun 12, 2024
Gaza war hangs over Hajj as pilgrims flock to Mecca
Saudi Arabia's minister in charge of religious pilgrimages warned last week that "no political activity" will be tolerated.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 27, 2023
Hajj pilgrims endure Saudi summer as climate change turns up the heat
Global warming has made Saudi Arabia's desert climate even hotter in recent years, probably exceeding the temperatures of the Prophet Muhammed's time about 1,400 years ago.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 25, 2023
Huge crowds circle Kaaba as Hajj begins in Saudi heat
Islam's holiest site is expected to host more than 2 million worshippers from 160 countries during the annual rites that could break attendance records.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Sep 12, 2016
Drones monitor millions of pilgrims climbing Mount Arafat for hajj climax
Saudi authorities deployed drones to watch over nearly 2 million pilgrims as they descended Mount Arafat on Sunday and entered the hajj's final stages, part of stepped-up efforts to avoid a repeat of last year's crush amid an escalating war of words with Iran.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 1, 2015
Saudis report seizure of boatload of Yemen-bound Iranian arms; Tehran again slams hajj debacle
The confrontation between Saudi Arabia and Iran escalated on Wednesday, as the kingdom said it foiled an Iranian arms shipment to Yemeni rebels and the Islamic Republic again hit out over last week's fatal Hajj stampede in Mecca.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
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She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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