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An explosion at a mosque in Pakistan's northern city of Peshawar killed at least 47 people, and injured over 150 others on Monday. Several people have been admitted to the hospital in a critical condition and the death toll from the attack is expected to rise.

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<p>In Pakistan's Peshawar, a blast at a mosque located near Police Lines has reportedly killed more than 61&nbsp;people.</p>

<p>Talking to WION,&nbsp;Commissioner Peshawar Riaz Mehsud shared the latest tally, reportedly 61&nbsp;people have been killed while at least&nbsp;another 150 were&nbsp;injured.</p>

<p>Media reports are still unclear whether the explosion happened inside the place of worship or outside.&nbsp;However, as per inputs from WION's Pakistan bureau chief Anas Mallick, the blast happened inside the Mosque. It reportedly happened just after Zuhr Prayers and due to the explosion, one "side of the mosque has collapsed."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Blast inside the Mosque near Police Lines in Peshawar -- The blast took place after Zuhr Prayers. One side of the mosque has collapsed. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> <a href="https://t.co/pVdLUYEkjy">pic.twitter.com/pVdLUYEkjy</a></p>
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<p>Security officials say that the suicide attacker was in the front row during the prayers when he exploded himself. According to a&nbsp;Geo News report, 13 of the injured are in critical condition.</p>

<p>The area of the attack has been completely sealed and only ambulances are being allowed to enter the locality.</p>

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<p>Muhammad Azam Khan, the caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a&nbsp;directive to implement emergency in major hospitals of Peshawar.</p>

<p>Former PM Imran Khan took to Twitter to condemn the attack and said, "Strongly condemn the terrorist suicide attack in police lines mosque Peshawar during prayers. My prayers &amp; condolences go to victims families. It is imperative we improve our intelligence gathering &amp; properly equip our police forces to combat the growing threat of terrorism."</p>

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In Pakistan's Peshawar, a blast at a mosque located near Police Lines has reportedly killed more than 61 people. Talking to WION, Commissioner Peshawar Riaz Mehsud shared the latest tally, reportedly 61 people have been killed while at least another 150 were injured.

In Pakistan's Peshawar, a blast at a mosque located near Police Lines has reportedly killed more than 61 people. Talking to WION, Commissioner Peshawar Riaz Mehsud shared the latest tally, reportedly 61 people have been killed while at least another 150 were injured. Media reports are still unclear whether the explosion happened inside the place of worship or outside. However, as per inputs from WION's Pakistan bureau chief Anas Mallick, the blast happened inside the Mosque. It reportedly happened just after Zuhr Prayers and due to the explosion, one "side of the mosque has collapsed." Blast inside the Mosque near Police Lines in Peshawar -- The blast took place after Zuhr Prayers. One side of the mosque has collapsed. #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/pVdLUYEkjy — Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) January 30, 2023 × Security officials say that the suicide attacker was in the front row during the prayers when he exploded himself. According to a Geo News report, 13 of the injured are in critical condition. The area of the attack has been completely sealed and only ambulances are being allowed to enter the locality. پولیس لائنز پشاور میں دھماکہ۔ نگران وزیراعلی خیبر پختونخوا محمد اعظم خان کی پشاور کے بڑے ہسپتالوں میں ایمرجنسی نافذ کرنے کی ہدایت۔ وزیراعلی محمد اعظم خان کی ریسکیو اداروں کو امدادی سرگرمیاں تیز کرنے کی ہدایت — Chief Minister KP (@KPChiefMinister) January 30, 2023 × Muhammad Azam Khan, the caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a directive to implement emergency in major hospitals of Peshawar. Former PM Imran Khan took to Twitter to condemn the attack and said, "Strongly condemn the terrorist suicide attack in police lines mosque Peshawar during prayers. My prayers & condolences go to victims families. It is imperative we improve our intelligence gathering & properly equip our police forces to combat the growing threat of terrorism." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pakistan: Blast at mosque near Peshawar's police lines kills 61, injures 150

<p>The United Kingdom government on Monday enacted new measures to speed up the deportation of "foreign criminals". With the move, the nation has clamped down on some who had claimed protection as purported victims of modern slavery.</p>

<p>It cites the case of a convicted rapist who had escaped deportation by claiming himself to be a victim of human trafficking by criminal gangs, only to commit another rape.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;UK claims 200 Asylum-seeking children missing, some aged under 16</strong></p>

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<p>Home Secretary Suella Braverman, in a statement, said, "the changes coming into force will mean if you've committed an offence, we have the power to refuse your protections and kick you out of our country."</p>

<p>"We must stop people exploiting our immigration and asylum laws," she said, said, adding, "I am personally determined to crack down on those abusing the generosity of the British public and taking our country for a ride."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/london-court-to-rule-if-governments-migrants-deportation-flights-to-rwanda-are-legal-544438">London court says government plan to deport migrants to Rwanda lawful</a></strong></p>

<p>Given the new measures, Home Office caseworkers can, in the future, demand evidence to support the "modern slavery" claims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rather than depending on the purported victim's word, under a new Nationality and Borders Act, they can ask for evidence from a charity worker or police officer who has helped rescue the victim.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rights groups have criticised the changes and said that they undermine the protection of genuine victims.</p>

<p>Earlier, another UK initiative to deport migrants to Rwanda was blocked by the nation's courts.</p>

<p>A November report by Britain's National Crime Agency revealed that the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), which is being reformed under the new act is repeatedly being manipulated by Albanian crime groups in particular.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The United Kingdom government on Monday enacted new measures to speed up the deportation of "foreign criminals". With the move, the nation has clamped down on some who had claimed protection as purported victims of modern slavery.

The United Kingdom government on Monday enacted new measures to speed up the deportation of "foreign criminals". With the move, the nation has clamped down on some who had claimed protection as purported victims of modern slavery. It cites the case of a convicted rapist who had escaped deportation by claiming himself to be a victim of human trafficking by criminal gangs, only to commit another rape. Watch | UK claims 200 Asylum-seeking children missing, some aged under 16 Home Secretary Suella Braverman, in a statement, said, "the changes coming into force will mean if you've committed an offence, we have the power to refuse your protections and kick you out of our country." "We must stop people exploiting our immigration and asylum laws," she said, said, adding, "I am personally determined to crack down on those abusing the generosity of the British public and taking our country for a ride." Also read | London court says government plan to deport migrants to Rwanda lawful Given the new measures, Home Office caseworkers can, in the future, demand evidence to support the "modern slavery" claims. Rather than depending on the purported victim's word, under a new Nationality and Borders Act, they can ask for evidence from a charity worker or police officer who has helped rescue the victim. Also read | Children asylum seekers in UK govt-run hotel racially abused, sold to criminal gangs: Report Rights groups have criticised the changes and said that they undermine the protection of genuine victims. Earlier, another UK initiative to deport migrants to Rwanda was blocked by the nation's courts. A November report by Britain's National Crime Agency revealed that the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), which is being reformed under the new act is repeatedly being manipulated by Albanian crime groups in particular. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Amid the soaring tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed to Egypt at the start of his West Asia trip, where he will reportedly try to de-escalate the situation.

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In its worst unrest witnessed over 20 years, violent clashes continue to rock Peru as president Dina Boluarte bid for an early election in 2024 fails to materialize and calm down the raging protesters of Lima.

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Germany clinched their third men's Hockey World Cup title after beating defending champions Belgium 5-4 in a shootout in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha on Sunday. This was the third time in the tournament that Germany had won after trailing 0-2. Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to the captain of the victorious team Mats Grambusch on their comebacks and never-say-die attitude.

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Polls in Tunisia for the second round of legislative elections closed on Sunday with a very low voter turnout, only 11 percent of the electorate cast their votes with critics citing this as the public's way of showing their disdain for the President.

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The never-say-die attitude of the German teams came to the fore again as they came back from a two-goal deficit for the third match in a row to overcome holders Belgium 5-4 in a shoot-out. Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to former India Head Coach and current U.S. Men's team Head Coach Harendra Singh, to sum up the thrilling final and the tournament.

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish president, has hinted that Ankara may let Finland join NATO before moving further with Sweden's NATO membership. Erdogan made his remarks just days after Ankara halted negotiations with the two nations to join NATO following a demonstration in Stockholm when a far-right politician set a copy of the Quran on fire.

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After an investigation determined that Nadhim Zahawi had not been properly transparent about a tax investigation that he had resolved while serving as finance minister, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak dismissed him from the government on Sunday.

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<p>In another cold-blooded mass shooting, eight people have been shot dead, and three others have been injured in South Africa's Eastern Cape province on Sunday evening.</p>

<p>"Preliminary investigation at this stage has revealed that between 17:15 and 17:30, the owner of the house was celebrating his birthday when two unknown gunmen entered the yard in Makanda Street in Kwazakele and started shooting at the guests. Seven people (three females and four males) were fatally injured while another four people (two females and two males) sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital for treatment. One of the victims succumbed to the injuries in the hospital, bringing the total number of deceased to eight. The owner of the house was among the deceased," a statement from the police confirmed.</p>

<p>The gunmen, as per a Reuters report, fled the scene of the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this attack is underway. No arrests have been made at this stage, it further added.</p>

<p>The identity of the deceased and injured is still to be established. However, the police have disclosed that the owner of the house is among the victims.</p>

<p>As per Reuters, the latest attack follows a spate of shootings that shocked the nation last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In South Africa, murder rates are among the world's highest, with close to 20,000 people killed every year. As per the campaign group, Gun Free South Africa, the nation of 60 million people, has around 3 million registered and many more unregistered guns.</p>

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In another cold-blooded mass shooting, eight people have been shot dead, and three others have been injured in South Africa's Eastern Cape province on Sunday evening.

In another cold-blooded mass shooting, eight people have been shot dead, and three others have been injured in South Africa's Eastern Cape province on Sunday evening. "Preliminary investigation at this stage has revealed that between 17:15 and 17:30, the owner of the house was celebrating his birthday when two unknown gunmen entered the yard in Makanda Street in Kwazakele and started shooting at the guests. Seven people (three females and four males) were fatally injured while another four people (two females and two males) sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital for treatment. One of the victims succumbed to the injuries in the hospital, bringing the total number of deceased to eight. The owner of the house was among the deceased," a statement from the police confirmed. The gunmen, as per a Reuters report, fled the scene of the attack. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this attack is underway. No arrests have been made at this stage, it further added. The identity of the deceased and injured is still to be established. However, the police have disclosed that the owner of the house is among the victims. As per Reuters, the latest attack follows a spate of shootings that shocked the nation last year. In South Africa, murder rates are among the world's highest, with close to 20,000 people killed every year. As per the campaign group, Gun Free South Africa, the nation of 60 million people, has around 3 million registered and many more unregistered guns. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

South Africa: Eight shot dead at a birthday party; manhunt underway for gunmen

The Taliban Ministry of higher education has now ordered private universities to not allow its female students to take University level entrance examinations. Highlighting its policy of restricting women from attaining higher education, a letter from the ministry addressing institutions in the northern provinces of Afghanistan including Kabul say that institutions which will not observe the rules would face legal action.

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After the shocking death of Tyre Nichols, the Memphis Police disbanded five officers of a specialized unit who are involved in the beating of the 29-year-old to death. Nicole died in hospital on January 10th, three days after being stopped and beaten by police on suspicion of reckless driving.

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Pakistan has hiked the price of petroleum products including petrol and diesel. This came after the Pakistani Rupees saw devaluation last week along with the rise in global price of crude.

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Argentina's President on Saturday. This visit in Buenos Aires marks the beginning of his inaugural tour in South America. During the meeting with President Alberto Fernandez School Scholz urged a swift conclusion on talks and a free trade deal between the European Union and the Lucasa South American trade block.

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