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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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Israel’s Demolition of UNRWA Buildings Sparks New Diplomatic Rift

 

                            Israeli forces dismantle UNWRA’s Jerusalem headquarters in East Jerusalem.


A new wave of tension has emerged in East Jerusalem after Israeli authorities demolished several buildings inside the compound of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The operation, carried out with heavy security, targeted structures used by UNRWA staff and support services.

UNRWA officials denounced the demolition as a violation of international norms protecting UN facilities, saying their personnel were removed from the site before bulldozers moved in. The agency warned that the incident undermines the safety of humanitarian workers and sets a troubling precedent for international organizations operating in conflict zones.

Israel has long accused UNRWA of misconduct and has sought to curtail its activities, particularly in Jerusalem. The latest demolition is widely viewed as part of a broader effort to limit the agency’s presence in the city.

The move has drawn swift criticism from diplomats and humanitarian groups, who argue that escalating pressure on UNRWA will further destabilize an already fragile environment. As political fallout grows, the future of the agency’s operations in Jerusalem remains uncertain.


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