Mecca, Saudi Arabia - The official death toll from the recent Hajj pilgrimage has risen dramatically, with nearly 500 confirmed fatalities attributed to a brutal heatwave. However, fears are growing that the true number of casualties could be far higher, potentially...
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Hajj Heatwave Death Toll Climbs as True Scale of Tragedy Emerges
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