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Law enforcement sources identified Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, as the suspect in a shooting near the White House Correspondents' Dinner. No details on motive, casualties, or how he was apprehended have been confirmed. Further information is expected from official law enforcement statements.
Washington DC police have determined that the shooter near the White House Correspondents' Dinner acted alone, with no wider network involved. The finding closes off one line of investigation but questions about motive and background remain unanswered.
Reports of shots fired caused panic at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, sending politicians and journalists scrambling. The incident disrupted one of Washington's most prominent annual press events. Key details, including injuries and cause, remain unconfirmed.
Shots were fired near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and a suspect was apprehended. President Trump confirmed he, Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were unharmed. No further details on the suspect or motive have been released.
Loud bangs near the White House Correspondents' Dinner triggered a security response Saturday night, with Secret Service evacuating Donald Trump and guests taking cover. The cause of the sounds was not immediately confirmed. No injuries were reported in available details.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner was cut short Saturday after a reported shooting incident near the event. NBC News' Kristen Welker reported from inside as organizers ended the night early. Key details including casualties and location have not yet been confirmed.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner after a shooter was apprehended outside the venue. He praised the law enforcement response and repeated his call for a new White House ballroom for better security at such events.
The 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner was canceled after a shooting at the Washington Hilton. President Trump, who initially wanted the event to proceed, exited after the Secret Service intervened and planned to speak from the White House.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel after a security incident outside the ballroom. The evacuation interrupted one of Washington's most prominent annual gatherings of press and political figures. Further details on the nature of the incident were not
President Donald Trump and top U.S. officials were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday after an unspecified security threat. No injuries were reported. The nature of the threat had not been disclosed at the time of reporting.
US envoys are heading to Pakistan for talks aimed at finding a diplomatic exit from the conflict with Iran. Iran's defence ministry says Washington is seeking a face-saving way out of what it calls a war quagmire. The outcome could affect oil prices and regional stability.
President Trump cancelled a diplomatic mission to Pakistan by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, halting efforts to break a stalemate in U.S.-Iran negotiations. The move raises the risk of prolonged diplomatic deadlock and adds pressure on Iran. Oil markets could react if tensions escalate further.
Mali's army says armed groups launched coordinated attacks across the country, with witnesses reporting explosions and gunfire near a military base outside Bamako. An attack near the capital marks an escalation, as the city had largely been shielded from frontline violence. No casualty figures or claimed responsibility
President Trump has cancelled US participation in peace talks with Iran scheduled in Islamabad, Pakistan. The move stalls a key diplomatic channel between Washington and Tehran. Iran's Foreign Minister had already left Pakistan when the announcement was made.
The Trump administration cancelled a planned envoy trip to Pakistan that was meant to facilitate talks on Iran. Iran had already said it would not meet directly with the US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The breakdown removes a key potential back-channel for US-Iran diplomacy.
International flights have restarted at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport after weeks of suspension during the US-Iran conflict. The resumption signals the ceasefire is holding well enough for commercial aviation to return to Iran's main hub. Airlines and cargo operators will now decide how quickly to
OFAC sanctioned a Chinese teapot refinery and about 40 shipping companies and vessels tied to Iran's shadow oil fleet. The move targets the supply chain that routes sanctioned Iranian crude to independent Chinese buyers outside mainstream financial channels. Teapot refiners risk losing access to U.S. financial systems
US-Iran ceasefire talks fell apart Saturday after Iran's top diplomat left Pakistan and President Trump said he told US envoys not to attend. The breakdown removes the near-term prospect of a negotiated agreement between the two countries. No new round of talks has been announced.
Israel has declared it will strike Hezbollah forcefully, with four people killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. The warning signals a potential escalation on Israel's northern front, which has seen sustained cross-border fire since late 2023. A broader flare-up could draw regional actors deeper into the
Trump cancelled a US envoy trip to Pakistan after Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi left the country early. The move signals a possible breakdown in indirect diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. Trump suggested future talks could happen by phone, posting publicly that Iran just needs to call.