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Hundreds of pilgrims have died during the annual Hajj in Mecca due to extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit). At least 550 fatalities have been reported, including 323 Egyptians and 35 Tunisians. The tragedy highlights the growing impact of climate change on the pilgrimage, prompting urgent calls for improved safety measures to protect future pilgrims from rising global temperatures.

In a remarkable display of international solidarity, India has dispatched a substantial aid package to Papua New Guinea following catastrophic landslides that have claimed approximately 2,000 lives. Triggered by relentless heavy rainfall, the landslides devastated entire communities, leaving thousands homeless. India’s swift response, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, includes medical teams, rescue personnel, and essential supplies, transported by the Indian Navy’s INS Airavat. This aid mission highlights the critical role of global cooperation in addressing humanitarian crises and supporting recovery efforts in times of dire need.