A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, claimed the lives of at least 31 people and injured 169 others on Friday, February 6, 2026, according to The Associated Press. The attack, which occurred during Friday prayers, is considered rare for the capital city as the government struggles to combat a rise in militant attacks across the country.
Television footage and social media images showed police and residents transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals, according to source 1. The bombing took place as the United States and Iran were set to begin negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, with talks scheduled to be held in Oman, as reported by NPR. The stakes are high, with the possibility of a military strike by President Trump if a deal cannot be reached, according to source 3.
In other news, the United States and Iran were preparing to hold high-stakes talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, as reported by NPR. The meeting comes as Democrats unveiled a new list of demands for the Department of Homeland Security, according to source 2.
Meanwhile, the shadow of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal continues to loom over the Olympic movement. During the first days of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, the scandal touched the Olympic movement, with one of the top organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games facing calls to step aside after emails revealed exchanges with Epstein collaborator Ghislaine Maxwell, as reported by source 4.
Additionally, Congress passed a $50 billion foreign aid bill, reversing cuts made in 2025, according to source 5. The spending package restores some foreign aid, signaling a shift in the U.S. government's budget.
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