Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck northwestern China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region early Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
At least 650,000 overseas pilgrims have arrived so far in Saudi Arabia, the authorities said Sunday.

White-robed worshippers from across the world have packed the streets of Mecca as Islam’s holiest city prepares to host the biggest hajj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic.
US, Taliban talk earthquake aid, foreign reserves in Doha

Talks took place in Doha between the US and the Taliban following a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan.