Shots fired near the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington on Saturday forced the evacuation of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance from the event. The incident prompted an immediate security response, with both leaders removed from the venue as a precaution. Trump later held a press conference and shared an image of the shooter, though details on the shooter's identity, motive, or any casualties were not available in early reports. The Correspondents' Dinner is an annual Washington event that draws senior officials, journalists, and public figures, making it a high-profile security target. The nature of the shooting, whether targeted or random, and any injuries or fatalities, remained unclear at the time of early reporting. The press conference suggested authorities had moved quickly to identify a suspect. Viewers and reporters should watch for official updates on the shooter's background and whether any individuals were harmed.
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.
