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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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Back‑to‑Back Rail Disasters Leave Spain on Edge

                                  Wreckage of the high-speed train collision that occurred earlier this month

A commuter train derailed near Barcelona on Tuesday, killing the driver and leaving four passengers seriously injured, intensifying national concern only two days after a deadly high‑speed train collision elsewhere in Spain.

The derailment occurred in Gelida, a town just outside Barcelona, when a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks during heavy rainfall. The impact forced several carriages off the rails, prompting a large emergency response involving firefighters, medical teams, and transport officials.

All passengers were eventually evacuated, though several required urgent medical attention. Authorities are now investigating whether structural weaknesses, recent storms, or maintenance lapses contributed to the collapse.

The incident comes at a moment of heightened scrutiny for Spain’s rail network, as the country grapples with two major accidents in less than 48 hours. Public pressure is mounting for a thorough review of infrastructure safety and emergency preparedness.


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