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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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U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Over Public Assistance Concerns

 

The United States has announced a temporary halt to immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, citing concerns that individuals from these nations may be at higher risk of relying on public assistance after entering the country. The move represents one of the broadest immigration-related suspensions in recent years and has already sparked global debate.

Under the directive, U.S. embassies and consulates will pause decisions on immigrant visa applications while officials reassess how they evaluate the likelihood that applicants could become dependent on government-funded support. The policy does not affect non‑immigrant visas such as tourist, business, or student visas, which will continue to be processed.

The suspension affects a wide range of countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Many families with pending applications now face uncertainty as they await further guidance from U.S. authorities.

Supporters argue that the pause strengthens immigration vetting and protects public resources. Critics counter that the policy disproportionately impacts developing nations and could strain diplomatic relationships.

As the policy takes effect, millions of prospective immigrants are left navigating an unexpected and complex shift in U.S. immigration procedures.

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