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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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Toronto Digs Out: A City Slowed but Not Stopped by Record Snowfall

A person rides an electric scooter though downtown Toronto as a winter storm moves through the region, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.


A powerful winter storm buried the Greater Toronto Area under towering drifts overnight, forcing widespread school closures and creating major travel disruptions across the region. Plows worked around the clock to clear key routes, but many neighbourhood streets remained difficult to navigate as residents woke to what some described as “the biggest snowfall in years.”

School boards in Toronto, Peel, York, and Durham announced closures early in the morning, citing unsafe road conditions and limited bus service. Many parents scrambled to adjust their schedules, while students embraced an unexpected day off.

Commuters faced equally tough conditions. Highways moved at a crawl, with visibility reduced by blowing snow and lanes narrowed by deep accumulation. Public transit saw delays as buses struggled through unplowed streets and some GO Transit routes operated on modified schedules.

City crews emphasized that cleanup efforts would take time, given the sheer volume of snow. Residents were urged to stay home if possible and give plows room to work.

Despite the challenges, the storm also brought moments of community spirit. Neighbours helped dig out cars, kids built towering snow forts, and the city—though slowed—showed its familiar resilience in the face of winter’s toughest punch.


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