Egypt blames Hajj deaths on

Cairo announced plans to prosecute around 16 travel agencies, accusing them of unlawfully taking pilgrims to Mecca. Reports indicate hundreds of deaths during this year's Hajj, predominantly affecting Egyptians. On Saturday, Egypt declared that it would take legal action against 16 travel agencies and revoke their licenses, following the deaths of Egyptians during the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. It's estimated that over 1,000 people died during the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, with extreme heat being a primary culprit. At…