Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills 8, wounds 18

At least eight people were killed and 18 others injured in an explosion at a mosque in the central Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers, the Health Ministry said, Anadolu reports. Najeeb Al-Naasan, director of emergency and ambulance services at the ministry, indicated that “the toll is not final and is likely to rise.” A statement issued by the Interior Ministry said that the “terrorist blast” targeted the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque on Al-Khodari Street in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood. Security units were immediately dispatched to the site and imposed a security cordon around the area. Specialized teams have begun investigating the attack and collecting evidence to identify and pursue those responsible. No group claimed responsibility for […]