A powerful explosion ripped through a mosque in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Friday, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens others.
The blast took place during Maghrib prayers in a satellite town near the provincial capital Quetta.
No one has claimed responsibility for the bombing, and the nature of the explosion is not yet known.
The attack came just days after a roadside bomb in Quetta struck a paramilitary force vehicle, killing two people.
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The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the temporary, full closure of the UAE’s airspace, as an exceptional precautionary measure to ensure the safety of flights and air crew amid rapidly evolving regional developments.
Authorities are urging the public to stay in a safe location as UAE defence systems respond to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
Authorities in the UAE have announced the extension of distance learning for two weeks for nurseries, public and private schools, and higher education institutions.
