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Despite Middle East war, foreign pilgrims flock to Mecca for hajj

First seen May 23, 2026, 10:37 PM · latest May 23, 2026, 10:42 PM · free · no behavioral personalization

2Articles in sample

2Distinct publishers

0Wire-service items

0High-fact publishers

2 distinct publishers, one article each in this sample.

Ownership mix: Other: 2

What happened

Despite the war in the Middle East, foreign pilgrims have flocked to Mecca to participate in this year’s Hajj. According to officials, more than 1.5 million have already arrived in Saudi Arabia, surpassing…

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What happened

Why the coverage differs

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What happened: Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war

Where coverage diverges: Center: 1 (Japan Times); Lean Left: 1 (France 24 (EN)).

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What happened: Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war

Where coverage diverges: Center: 1 (Japan Times); Lean Left: 1 (France 24 (EN)).

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May 23, 2026, 10:27 PM

Japan Times · Center
Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war
May 23, 2026, 10:39 PM

France 24 (EN) · Lean Left
Despite Middle East war, foreign pilgrims flock to Mecca for hajj

Coverage by perspective

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Lean Left · 1

France 24 (EN) Lean Left

Despite Middle East war, foreign pilgrims flock to Mecca for hajj

Despite the war in the Middle East, foreign pilgrims have flocked to Mecca to participate in this year’s Hajj. According to officials, more than 1.5 million have already arrived in…

Mixed Factuality · Other

Center · 1

Japan Times Center

Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war

For many, the chance to perform the sacrosanct Muslim rite has taken precedence over the fears of instability caused by the war against Iran.

Mixed Factuality · Other

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Center

Japan Times

Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war

Center angle.

Lean Left

France 24 (EN)

Despite Middle East war, foreign pilgrims flock to Mecca for hajj

Lean Left angle.

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