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At least 31 killed, 169 wounded in Islamabad suicide bombing
The explosion rocked the mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital during Friday prayer. Source link
US senators reportedly want SpaceX probed for potential Chinese ownership
Chinese investment in Elon Musk’s company SpaceX has been cited as a “national security threat”, according to senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim. Source link
Minneapolis man charged with threatening, cyberstalking ICE officers
A 37-year-old activist has been arrested for what the US Justice Department says is cyberstalking and threatening to kill or assault ICE officers involved in the crackdown in Minnesota. Source link
Indonesian teachers paid $170 a month as education funds go to free meals
Temporary teachers in Indonesia paid low wages criticise a government decision to direct one third of yearly education funding to the president’s flagship free meals program. Source link
Louvre releases photos of squashed crown abandoned by jewel heist gang
The thieves who robbed the famed Paris museum last October dropped the diamond and emerald-studded crown as they escaped, leaving it crushed and broken. Source link
End of US-Russia nuclear weapons pact 'could not come at a worse time'
The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States has expired after Donald Trump rejected an offer from his Russian counterpart. Source link
Dozens of skiers rescued at New York mountain
Rescuers have saved nearly 70 skiers who were stranded for hours, with some trapped up to 21 metres in the air, after a gondola malfunction in New York. Source link
US wants world to follow Australia into 'club of nations' to counter China
The US is urging dozens of countries to follow Australia’s lead and sign onto a plan to stop relying on China for the critical minerals used in modern technology. Source link
Satellite images show US military build-up near Iran ahead of nuclear talks
Ahead of planned nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, satellite imagery reveals how the US is positioning itself for potential military escalation. Source link
Russia and Ukraine conduct POW swap after latest US-led peace talks
The Kremlin says it sees progress and positive movement in the talks, brokered by the United States, as Donald Trump urges both sides to reach a peace deal. Source link