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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 Rejects $1‑Billion Fee for Trump’s Proposed “Board of Peace”

Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne talks to reporters in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. Champagne said on Tuesday that if Canada were to join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' it will not pay for its seat. 

Canada has firmly ruled out paying a US$1‑billion fee to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” a new international body he envisions as part of future governance and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.

Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne made the government’s position clear during discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He emphasized that while Canada remains open to international cooperation, it will not commit to a billion‑dollar price tag simply to participate. According to Champagne, any Canadian contribution to global peace efforts must be effective, transparent, and aligned with the country’s priorities.

The proposed board has drawn mixed reactions from global leaders, with several expressing uncertainty about its purpose, structure, and financial expectations. Although Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated openness to the idea in principle, he has also stressed that many details remain unresolved.

Canada’s refusal to pay the fee adds to the growing skepticism surrounding the initiative and raises questions about whether the Board of Peace will gain the broad international support it seeks.

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