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US President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted off stage at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington after reports of gunfire triggered a major security response. Secret Service agents evacuated Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other officials as guests took cover. A suspect was later apprehended, with no serious…
India has condemned a social media post shared by Donald Trump that described the country as a “hellhole”, calling the remarks “uninformed” and in poor taste. The post, tied to a US birthright citizenship debate, sparked political backlash and added strain to already tense US–India relations.
The US Department of Justice has ordered federal prisons to expand execution methods to include firing squads, gas asphyxiation and electrocution, alongside lethal injection. The move follows a prior moratorium and renewed support for capital punishment under President Donald Trump, drawing sharp criticism from opponents who call the policy cruel…
The White House accused China of large-scale theft of U.S. AI technology, alleging Chinese-linked groups are copying advanced models via data scraping and proxy networks. Officials say it threatens national security and innovation. China denies the claims, calling them unfounded, as tensions over AI leadership continue between both countries.
The International Criminal Court has agreed to try former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte on crimes against humanity charges tied to his “war on drugs.” Judges cited sufficient evidence linking him to widespread killings of civilians. Duterte, arrested in 2025 and transferred to The Hague, denies the charges. No trial date…
