The arrested suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California, was detained after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel. Security officials reported Allen expressed intent to shoot officials in the Trump administration. Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche mentioned that preliminary investigations suggested he likely…
Explosions and gunfire have erupted in Mali’s capital, Bamako, amidst coordinated attacks by armed groups across the nation. The military reported ongoing clashes, stating that defense forces are actively repelling the assaults, particularly in Kati, where a major military base is located. Witnesses reported explosions and gunfire in this area, with soldiers deployed to block…
Officials in Japan have issued warnings of a heightened risk of a significant earthquake occurring within the next week following a 7.7 magnitude quake off the north-eastern coast, which prompted evacuation orders and warnings of tsunami waves up to 3 meters. Residents in coastal regions, particularly in Iwate prefecture, were instructed to seek higher ground…
The UK has confirmed it will not participate in enforcing the US military blockade of Iran. British naval assets will not be used to obstruct Iranian ports, although the UK will continue employing minesweepers and anti-drone operations in the region to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, vital for the global economy….
Many world leaders have expressed support for the US-Iran agreement to a two-week ceasefire, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman have endorsed the conditional deal, while Pakistan, playing a mediation role, also backs the ceasefire. US President Donald Trump mentioned suspending bombings contingent on…
A second U.S. crew member who went missing after an American F-15 fighter jet was shot down in Iran has been rescued, as confirmed by President Donald Trump. The rescued individual, a “respected colonel,” sustained injuries but is expected to recover. Following the incident on Friday, both the pilot and the crew member ejected from…
More than 1,800 civilians have been reported killed in Burkina Faso since Ibrahim Traoré took power three years ago, with acts amounting to “war crimes and crimes against humanity,” according to Human Rights Watch (HRW). The report identifies 1,837 civilian deaths in 57 incidents from January 2023 to August 2025, attributing the majority, 1,255 deaths,…
More than 8 million people participated in the third No Kings protests against the Trump administration, according to event organizers. These global demonstrations targeted Trump’s policies on the Iran war, immigration enforcement, and the rising cost of living. Organizers condemned Trump’s leadership style, asserting that power belongs to the people, not to “wannabe kings or…
A livestreamed comeback concert by K-pop megastars BTS drew 18.4m global viewers on Netflix, according to the streaming service. Saturday’s one-hour programme marked the first time all seven members – Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook – have performed together since October 2022, when they went on hiatus to complete their mandatory…
An Iranian missile strike targeted the town of Dimona in southern Israel, close to a nuclear research facility. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed no damage to the facility and reported no increase in off-site radiation levels following the incident. Iranian state TV claimed the attack was retaliatory for an earlier strike on Iran’s…
