Shots were fired near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and the U.S. Secret Service apprehended a suspect. President Donald Trump confirmed the incident and said he was safe, adding that First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance were in "perfect condition." No further details on the suspect, motive, or exact location of the shooting have been provided in available reporting. The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event in Washington D.C. that draws senior officials, journalists, and public figures, making it a high-profile security environment. A shooting near such a gathering would typically trigger an immediate and large law enforcement response. Trump's confirmation came directly from the president, suggesting the situation was brought under control quickly. No injuries to named officials were reported. Watch for: official details on the suspect's identity and charges, a Secret Service briefing on the security breach, and any updates on whether the event continued or was suspended.
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.
Venezuela's twin earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, have killed at least 164 people and injured 971, interim president Delcy Rodriguez confirmed Thursday. The quakes are the country's strongest since 1900, collapsing buildings across Caracas and prompting a state of emergency, with the death toll expected to rise as
