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TopicAl-Aqsa mosque

Topic: Al-Aqsa mosque

Why Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem is a sensitive site in Palestine-Israel conflict

Controlled access to the site reminds Palestinians of their relative powerlessness in their ongoing land disputes with Israeli authorities.

How Al-Aqsa mosque, 3rd holiest site in Islam, became focal point of Israeli-Palestinian tensions

Holiest site in Judaism & 3rd holiest in Islam, Al-Aqsa complex is managed by Jordanian-appointed Jerusalem Waqf Council, while security there is overseen by Israel.

‘Most sensitive site’, the Al-Aqsa Mosque has often been a place of conflict

Defending Al-Aqsa and fighting for rights to access it, have become proxy conflicts for both Palestinian claims and the need to defend Islam as a whole.

Al-Aqsa violence: Why Palestinians & Jews have often clashed at this holy site in Jerusalem

Clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians at Al-Aqsa mosque Friday and Saturday left nearly 300 people injured. ThePrint explains why this mosque is an important landmark.

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Cambodia isn’t ready for India’s tigers. It doesn’t have prey or protection for big cats

Data from one comprehensive survey of the relocation landscape by the US-based Global Conservation shows that there is simply not enough large-bodied prey—a prerequisite for tigers—in the intended release area.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.