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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.–Canada Tensions Spike as Trump Warns of 100% Tariffs Over China Deal

 

 Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade says Ottawa is not working on a free-trade deal with China.


A fresh wave of economic tension has emerged between Washington and Ottawa after President Donald Trump warned that the United States would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if Canada proceeds with a developing trade agreement with China. The warning, delivered through Trump’s social media posts and echoed during recent public appearances, marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing friction between the two countries. 

Trump criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s outreach to Beijing, including a preliminary trade arrangement that aims to expand economic cooperation and reduce tariffs between Canada and China. He accused Canada of risking becoming a “Drop Off Port” for Chinese goods entering the U.S. market—an allegation that has intensified political debate on both sides of the border. 

Carney, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasized that Canada would continue focusing on what it can control, signaling that Ottawa does not intend to be swayed by external pressure. His remarks were widely interpreted as a subtle rebuke of Trump’s aggressive stance.

As both nations navigate shifting global alliances and economic priorities, the threat of sweeping tariffs adds uncertainty to an already fragile trade landscape. Whether Canada proceeds with its China deal—and how the U.S. responds—could reshape North American trade dynamics in the months ahead.

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