A Muslim pilgrim woman prays at Mount Al-Noor, where Muslims believe Prophet Mohammad received the first words of the Koran through Gabriel in the Hira cave. This image captures the spiritual devotion during the Hajj season.
Cannes Film Festival 2026
Cast members Emmanuel Machia and Valentin Campagne pose on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of the film "Coward" in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. The festival continues to showcase global cinema.
Protests in Athens
Protesters who hung a huge Palestinian flag at a building facing the Israeli embassy lit flares during a protest over the interception of the Gaza aid flotilla in Athens, Greece. The demonstration highlights ongoing tensions over the blockade.
Activist Returns to Istanbul
Italian activist from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, Ilaria Del Mastro, a nurse at San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, gestures upon arrival at Istanbul Airport in Istanbul, following her detention by Israeli forces after the vessels were intercepted in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea. Her return marks a significant moment in the flotilla incident.
Published 22 May 2026, 02:10 IST. Follow us for more updates.
