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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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Crombie Projects Confidence as Ontario Liberals Weigh Leadership Future

                                          Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie   


Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is heading into this weekend’s party convention with optimism, as delegates prepare for a mandatory leadership review that will determine whether she remains at the helm.

The review comes just months after the Liberals secured 14 seats in February’s provincial election — enough to regain official party status for the first time since 2018 — but still fell short of forming the Official Opposition. Crombie herself failed to win a seat in Mississauga East–Cooksville, leaving her outside the legislature.

Under party rules, Crombie needs just over 50 per cent support to stay on, though some within the party, including the grassroots New Leaf Liberals and former leadership rival Nate Erskine-Smith, argue she should step aside if she fails to secure at least two-thirds backing.

An internal post-election review praised the party’s seat gains but criticized its campaign strategy, noting that a focus on health care did not resonate with voters as strongly as affordability issues. Crombie has acknowledged those shortcomings but insists the party is united and ready to build on its progress.

“I’m extremely confident about this weekend,” she said, framing the vote as an opportunity to rally members and strengthen the party’s direction.

The results of the leadership review are expected Sunday evening.

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