China ‘deeply shocked’ by attack on Islamabad mosque, pledges support for Pakistan

China condemned the attack on a Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad and on Sunday pledged its support for the Pakistani government’s efforts to “maintain national security and stability,” as reported by reuters. China is “deeply shocked” by Friday’s attack, the foreign ministry said in a statement. An assailant opened fire at the mosque’s entrance before detonating…

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Islamic state claims responsibility for deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad mosque that killed 31, injured 169

An Islamic State affiliate took responsibility overnight for a deadly suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital, which killed 31 and injured 169. On Saturday, mourners gathered at the same mosque under tight security for the funeral of the victims, according to a report by AP. Authorities stated officers identified…

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After Venezuela, US dispatches military team to Nigeria amid Trump’s calls against ‘Christian genocide’

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is in the spotlight after the US confirmed that it had deployed a small military team to the nation to enhance collaboration in combating jihadist violence, a top US general said on Tuesday. According to AFP report, US President Donald Trump’s administration alternately pressured the West African country as it…

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