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                    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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Mass Transit Grinds to a Halt as German Transport Workers Stage Nationwide Walkout

 

A screen displays information about a nationwide BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) and other local public transport strike called by trade union VerdI


A massive wave of strikes swept across Germany as tens of thousands of transport workers walked off the job, bringing much of the country’s public transit system to a standstill. Buses, trams, and subways in major cities—including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Frankfurt—were heavily disrupted as workers demanded better conditions and more manageable schedules.

The strike was organized by a major public-sector union after negotiations with municipal employers failed to produce progress on issues such as rest periods, shift lengths, and compensation for night and weekend work. Union leaders argue that staffing shortages and increasing workloads have pushed employees to their limits.

Long‑distance rail services continued operating, but commuters relying on local transit faced significant delays and cancellations. The walkout marks one of the most extensive coordinated actions in Germany’s transport sector in recent years, highlighting growing tensions between workers and local authorities over the future of public mobility.


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