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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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Wall Street on Edge as Futures Slide Amid Tariff Threats and Bond Turmoil

 

U.S. stock futures slumped early Tuesday, setting the stage for a jittery trading session as investors reacted to a mix of political tension and global market stress. Contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all pointed sharply lower, reflecting a broad pullback in risk appetite.

The drop followed fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump, who signaled he may impose new duties on several trading partners. The possibility of escalating trade friction rattled investors already uneasy about the economic outlook.

Adding to the pressure, a global bond sell-off—sparked in part by rising yields in Japan—sent shockwaves through financial markets. Higher yields tend to weigh on equities, and the sudden shift left traders reassessing risk across the board.

The combination of geopolitical uncertainty, rising borrowing costs, and lingering concerns about corporate earnings has created a tense backdrop for markets. With key economic data and central bank decisions on the horizon, investors appear braced for more volatility.


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