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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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Macron Fires Back: Europe Won’t Bow to Pressure

France's President Emmanuel Macron attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a pointed message in response to recent remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that Europe “does not give in to bullies.” Speaking during a high‑visibility appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Macron warned that yielding to intimidation would undermine Europe’s sovereignty and global stability.

His comments followed Trump’s latest salvo, which included threats of steep tariffs on European goods and renewed criticism of EU policies. Macron, who has increasingly positioned himself as a defender of European autonomy, argued that the continent must stand firm against unilateral pressure.

He emphasized that Europe will not “accept the law of the strongest,” framing the moment as a test of the EU’s resolve in a shifting geopolitical landscape. Macron also signaled that the bloc is prepared to respond with its own economic tools if necessary.

The exchange highlights a widening rift in trans‑Atlantic relations, with Macron making clear that Europe intends to assert itself rather than be coerced.


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