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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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Market Jitters Rise as Tariff Threats Hit Global Stocks

Global markets slipped in early trading after President Donald Trump signaled potential new tariffs on several European nations, unsettling investors and prompting a swift move into traditional safe‑haven assets.

Stock futures in the U.S. and Europe traded lower, with major indexes across Frankfurt, Paris, and London also losing ground. The renewed trade tension injected fresh uncertainty into markets already sensitive to geopolitical shifts.

Gold prices climbed as investors sought protection from potential economic fallout, while the dollar weakened against the yen and Swiss franc. Oil edged down on concerns that escalating trade disputes could weigh on global growth and energy demand.

With U.S. markets closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, lighter trading volumes amplified the market’s reaction. Investors now look ahead for clarity on whether the tariff threats will escalate into a broader confrontation.


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