More than 1.7 million Muslims from around the world gathered in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, undertaking one of Islam’s most sacred obligations amid regional tensions and soaring temperatures.
France on Oct. 6 conducted the first test launch of its upgraded M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile, marking a major step in the modernization of the country's nuclear deterrent as Paris seeks to strengthen its strategic posture amid heightened tensions with Russia.
