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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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Canada Must ‘Fight for Its Values,’ Carney Warns at Cabinet Retreat

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the beginning of a cabinet planning forum at the Citadelle in Quebec City on Thursday. 

At a federal cabinet retreat in Quebec City, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a pointed message about the global state of democracy, urging Canadians not to assume their freedoms are guaranteed. He described a world where democratic norms are weakening and political polarization is intensifying, arguing that Canada must actively defend the principles that define it.

Carney stressed that the country’s core values — openness, equality, and respect for rights — require vigilance, especially in an era marked by geopolitical tension and rising authoritarianism. He told ministers that the coming parliamentary session will demand clarity, discipline, and a renewed commitment to democratic institutions.

He also responded to recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested Canada’s success depends on American protection. Carney countered that Canada’s strength comes from its own identity and choices, emphasizing that the country “thrives because we are Canadian.”

The retreat sets the stage for a government preparing to navigate economic pressures, global instability, and domestic political challenges — all while positioning Canada as a defender of democratic resilience.


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