A California man is in custody after opening fire at a hotel hosting the White House Correspondents Dinner, an annual event attended by journalists, celebrities, and senior officials. President Trump was present at the dinner when the shooting occurred. Secret Service agents responded and brought down the lone gunman. The White House Correspondents Dinner is one of Washington's most high-profile gatherings, typically drawing hundreds of guests including political figures and media representatives. A shooting at such an event marks a serious breach of the security perimeter maintained around presidential appearances. Secret Service confirmed the attacker acted alone. No further details on casualties, the gunman's identity, or motive have been provided in initial reports. Authorities are expected to investigate how the shooter gained proximity to the venue and whether any security protocols failed. Watch for updates on the suspect's identity, any charges filed, and a formal Secret Service account of how the threat was neutralized.
Venezuela's earthquake death toll has reached 1,430 with the US Geological Survey warning fatalities could top 10,000, placing it among Latin America's deadliest in a century. US military planes are landing in Caracas, Washington is mobilising $150 million in aid, and rescue teams from 17 countries are on the ground.
Iranian armed forces attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, briefly halting traffic through the waterway. The strike threatens a fragile US-Iran arrangement and could push shipping insurance costs and oil prices higher.
The US has struck Iran, with President Trump citing an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as justification. The action raises immediate risks for global oil flows through one of the world's most critical shipping chokepoints.
The US struck ten Iranian targets on the second consecutive day of military action, putting a fragile ceasefire under serious pressure. The escalation raises immediate risks for Gulf shipping, global oil supply, and regional stability.
