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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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Trump Assembles High‑Profile Gaza Oversight Board Including Erdogan, Blair, Rubio, and Kushner

                                          Trump's Gaza peace plan will move into the second phase.


A newly announced “Board of Peace” tasked with overseeing Gaza’s temporary governance has drawn global attention after the White House revealed a roster that includes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Jared Kushner, according to reporting on the plan.

The board is part of President Donald Trump’s broader post‑war strategy for Gaza, which aims to guide reconstruction and political stabilization following a fragile ceasefire. The initiative places Trump himself as chair, with the board expected to coordinate diplomacy, security arrangements, and economic development.

Blair’s inclusion marks a return to Middle East diplomacy for the former British leader, while Kushner—who played a central role in Trump’s earlier regional initiatives—continues to be positioned as a key figure in the administration’s approach. Rubio’s role reflects the administration’s desire to keep senior U.S. officials directly involved in the process.

The addition of Erdoğan signals an effort to incorporate regional influence into the board’s work, though it may also introduce geopolitical complexity given Turkey’s longstanding positions on Gaza and Israel.

The White House has described the board as a coalition of leaders with experience in diplomacy, infrastructure, and economic strategy. Critics, however, have questioned whether the group’s political diversity will lead to effective cooperation or heightened tensions.

As Gaza remains in ruins after years of conflict, the board’s decisions—and its ability to function cohesively—will play a significant role in shaping the territory’s next chapter.

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