A suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, claimed the lives of 31 people on February 7, 2026, according to NPR. The attack, reported by Betsy Joles, was a significant event in the capital city.
In other international news, tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate. Concerns are growing for Abdolreza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist currently held in Evin prison in Tehran. Ryan Fayhee, Valizadeh's lawyer, expressed his worries during indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran regarding the country's nuclear program, as reported by Matt Ozug, Emily Kwong, and Sarah Robbins.
Meanwhile, Danish veterans of the Iraq war are seeking an apology from former President Trump over his stance on Greenland, as reported by Adrienne Murray. The veterans' request highlights ongoing international sensitivities.
In scientific developments, a study published in Nature News revealed that oil and gas-producing regions in the continental United States are emitting up to five times more methane than companies are reporting to government regulators. The findings underscore the environmental impact of these operations.
Also in Nature News, a man was kept alive for 48 hours using an "external lung" system until a transplant became available. The innovative medical procedure was highlighted in a recent podcast episode.
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