In pictures: Foreign Muslims return to Mecca for Umrah pilgrimage
Craig TaylorMuslim pilgrims from abroad can enter the Grand Mosque for the first time since the pandemic began. BBC News – Middle East
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Qatar to prosecute officials over forced exams of women at airport
The government says procedures were violated when travellers were subjected to invasive searches. BBC News – Middle East
US alters passport ruling for Jerusalem births
Until now Americans born in the city could not declare Israel as their country of birth. BBC News – Middle East
Qatar to investigate ‘invasive’ exams of women at Doha airport
Australia has expressed anger over the airport incident which had aimed to check if women had given birth. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: ‘Russian air strikes kill dozens’ in Idlib
More than 50 people reportedly die in the attack, which puts at risk a ceasefire in the area. BBC News – Middle East
Doha airport in Qatar ‘examined women internally’ after newborn baby found
Thirteen Australians were reportedly among those inspected after a newborn was found in Doha, Qatar. BBC News – Middle East