Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead

In Homs, Syria, a deadly blast at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque during Friday prayers leaves eight dead and 18 injured. The attack is believed to have been carried out by jihadist group Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah, according to officials. The incident has been condemned as a "terrorist crime" by Syria's Foreign Ministry, with concerns raised about the group's possible association with the Islamic State (IS) due to similarities in messaging and targets.