Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel said that 83 percent of the 1,301 fatalities were unauthorized pilgrims who walked long distances in soaring temperatures to perform the Hajj rituals in and around the holy city of Mecca.
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New Clark City attracts P143 B investment pledges
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Cuts to bring key rate to 4% in 2025 - Nomura
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