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Blast at Islamabad Mosque Leaves Dozens Dead

                    Blood stains at the site of a deadly explosion at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan A suicide bomber detonated explosives inside a crowded Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad, killing 31 people and injuring many others during Friday prayers. The attack struck the Tarlai neighborhood, where worshippers had gathered in large numbers, turning a moment of devotion into chaos and devastation. Witnesses described a powerful blast that shattered windows, collapsed parts of the structure, and left victims trapped beneath debris. Emergency teams and local residents worked together to rush the wounded to nearby hospitals, where several remain in critical condition. Authorities have heightened security across the capital as investigators work to determine how the attacker breached the area and whether others were involved. The bombing marks one of the deadliest assaults in the city in years and has intensified ...

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TSX and US Markets Rise Ahead of Earnings and Interest Rate Meetings

 


The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the US markets both posted gains on Monday, January 29, 2024, ahead of earnings and interest rate meetings. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 74.78 points at 21,200.06. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 224.02 points at 38,186.08. The markets picked up steam in the afternoon as Treasury yields fell.


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