A suicide bomb attack on a mosque in Yemen's capital Sanaa has left at least 25 people dead and wounded at least 36, BBC reports.

At least 220 people taking part in the Hajj pilgrimage have been killed in a stampede near the Islamic holy city of Mecca, NNC reported quoting officials in Saudi Arabia..

This government would take measures to develop Sri Lanka as an industrial economy, to increase exports and bring in foreign currency, said Investment Promotions and Highways Deputy Minister Eran Wickramaratne.

The ultimate bliss of life and spiritual advancement of people could be achieved only by disciplining oneself to lead a life of co-existence, devoid of cravings and sharing one's wealth with the less privileged, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said issuing a messaage for Hajj festival.