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Israel has issued forced evacuation orders for parts of southern Lebanon, escalating tensions under the existing ceasefire. Israeli PM Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of undermining the truce, a charge Hezbollah rejected. The standoff raises the risk of renewed military conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border.
Pakistan notified six overland routes for Iran-bound goods on April 25, as over 3,000 containers pile up at Karachi port due to the Hormuz blockade. The Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026 requires traders to post an encashable bank guarantee before cargo can move. The routes run through
The Gulf of Panama's seasonal upwelling, which brings cold, nutrient-rich water to the surface, failed to occur in 2025 for the first time in about 40 years. Researchers blame unusually weak winds, which reduced ocean productivity and warmed coastal waters. Scientists are now assessing whether climate change could make
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, faces federal charges Monday including attempting to kill a federal officer after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner. A US official said President Trump was likely the intended target, though Trump was not at the event.
Cole Allen, 31, was arrested after charging a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Authorities, citing Todd Blanche, believe he was targeting Trump administration officials present at the event.
President Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday after shots were fired at the hotel. A man was taken into custody. Trump was not reported injured.
An armed man was taken into custody after allegedly trying to force his way into the White House Correspondents' Dinner while Donald Trump was in attendance. The incident raises immediate questions about security at high-profile events involving the president. Few details about the suspect or motive have been
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the army to attack Hezbollah vigorously in Lebanon, even as a ceasefire extended by three weeks remains in place. Six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon during the truce period. The order puts the ceasefire under serious strain and raises the risk of broader escalation.
Trump has scrapped US-Iran talks, deepening a standoff between the world's largest economy and a major oil producer. The breakdown has already pushed energy prices to multi-year highs, stoking inflation and clouding global growth. No new talks are scheduled.
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.