A suicide bombing outside a court in Islamabad resulted in the deaths of 12 people and injured at least 27 others, according to Pakistan’s interior minister. The attacker detonated the bomb near a police car after being unable to enter the courthouse. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has accused extremist groups backed by India, a claim that India has denied. While Jumaat Ul Ahrar claimed responsibility, the TTP’s central leadership has denied involvement.
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A man detonated explosives outside Brazil’s Supreme Court in a suicide attack, killing himself and prompting the evacuation of government buildings in Brasilia. Authorities are investigating the attack as a “lone wolf” act, with the suspect reportedly having ties to former President Jair Bolsonaro’s party. The attack follows a history of unrest in the country, including a previous attack on the Supreme Court in January 2023, and comes amidst growing tensions surrounding judicial oversight and the curtailment of conservative voices. The incident raises concerns about security ahead of the upcoming G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro and the scheduled visits of world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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John Q. Hosedrinker