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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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Chasing the Podium: Early Medal Picture at the 2026 Winter Olympics


As the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continue to unfold, the race for medals is already shaping into a familiar yet thrilling contest. Early results point toward a competitive field, with several powerhouse nations asserting themselves across the opening events.

Emerging Medal Standings

While the full table is still evolving, a few trends are already clear:

  • Norway is once again setting the pace, continuing its long‑standing dominance in winter sports.
  • The United States is off to a strong start, leveraging depth across multiple disciplines.
  • Germany, Canada, and Austria are also firmly in the mix, each capitalizing on their traditional strengths in alpine skiing, sliding sports, and skating events.

What Lies Ahead

With more than a hundred events on the program—including the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering—the standings are far from settled. As competitions intensify, every medal opportunity has the potential to shift the leaderboard and rewrite the narrative of these Games.

The coming days promise dramatic finishes, breakout stars, and the kind of unforgettable Olympic moments that define a generation of athletes.

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