A gunman opened fire on security personnel at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington on Saturday night, forcing Secret Service agents to rush President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump from the event. The suspect, armed with a shotgun, charged past a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton and fired at a Secret Service agent, who was struck but unharmed due to protective gear. About 2,600 guests were present. Trump, Vice President Vance, and all cabinet members were confirmed safe. The suspect was taken into custody. US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the man faces charges of using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon. An arraignment before a US district judge in Washington is scheduled for Monday. Federal agents also raided the suspect's California home. Speaking at the White House afterward, Trump described the man as a 'lone wolf' and a 'would-be assassin' carrying multiple weapons. He said he believed the attack was not connected to the war with Iran. He also called the Washington Hilton 'not a particularly secure building.' Saturday's incident is the third time Trump has faced what officials have characterized as an assassination attempt, following two separate incidents in 2024 during his presidential campaign.
Qatar's foreign ministry said mediators including Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman have reached "very progressive stages" in efforts to end the US-Iran war, pushing Brent crude down more than four percent.
Qatar confirmed it is mediating between the US and Iran but said no direct talks are currently planned. The clarification follows conflicting statements from President Trump, who claimed talks are under way, and Tehran, which denied any dialogue is happening.
Saudi Aramco reported sharply higher second-quarter 2026 profits as the Iran war restricts global oil supply and pushes crude prices up. Other oil supermajors also posted outsized earnings, raising concerns about sustained fuel cost pressure for importing economies.
President Trump called current Iran negotiations the "last chance" to end five months of conflict, pushing oil prices higher. Tehran denied formal talks are taking place, raising the risk of a diplomatic breakdown with direct consequences for global energy markets.
