Umrah Pilgrims Stranded in Saudi Arabia Amid War

0:00World headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to global news today. The war in the Middle East has thrown travel plans into chaos for Muslims heading to Saudi Arabia for Umarah pilgrimages. Over 58,860 Indonesian pilgrims are now stranded there after flights got canceled. Many who completed their rituals are stuck, while others scrap their trips entirely. Indonesia's Vice Minister of Hajj and Umarah says it's turning into a major humanitarian and logistical crisis. The government opened a 24-hour operations room to track the situation and provide aid. Meanwhile, Malaysia Airlines restarted some return flights from Jeddah and Medina until Sunday, and Malaysia's foreign ministry is coordinating. Evacuations, stranded pilgrims like one Indonesian woman face tough extra costs for hotels they can't always afford, plus the emotional hit of being away from kids, waiting at home. An Egyptian man traveling with his family ended up driving overland to Kuwait for a heartfelt

1:01reunion amid rising tensions. Some families, like one in Michigan, made the hard call to cancel their Umar plans through risky routes like Turkey and Qatar, watching the news get. Worse, by the day. For observant Muslims, this hits extra hard during Ramadan's focus on worship and fasting. Those who reached the holy sites report normal security and big crowds, trying to stay focused on prayers and rituals. They're checking flight updates daily to get back for work and school, while governments keep pushing airlines for solutions. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I-SallyPillow.com.