At least 31 killed in suicide blast at Islamabad mosque
A suicide attack at a Shia mosque in Islamabad has killed at least 31 people and wounded dozens more, in one of the worst such incidents to hit Pakistan’s capital.
VB Desk, International
VB Desk, International
Iran–US talks begin in Oman
Direct talks between Iran and the United States have begun in Oman, Iranian state television reported on Friday. At the same time, Tehran stated that it remains prepared for self-defense if necessary, while US President Donald Trump did not completely rule out the possibility of military action.
18 killed in coal mine explosion in India’s Meghalaya, many trapped
At least 18 people were killed in a coal mine explosion in the East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, India. Following the blast inside the mine on Thursday, several workers were trapped. Police later recovered the bodies during rescue operations, though many remain trapped, BBC reported.
Earthquake hit Sikkim, tremors felt in northern Bangladesh at midnight
Mild tremors were felt in several northern districts of Bangladesh following a series of earthquakes in India’s Sikkim region.
Iran finally allows women to ride motorcycles
Women in Iran can now formally obtain a license to ride a motorcycle, local media reported Wednesday, ending years of legal ambiguity surrounding two-wheelers.
Iran, US to hold nuclear talks in Oman amid tensions; Trump issues warning to Khamenei
Iran and the United States have agreed to hold nuclear talks on Friday in Oman, Iran’s foreign minister said, as tensions remain high following Tehran’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests.
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