Straits Times
How the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner unfolded
A gunman opened fire inside the Washington hotel hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, prompting Secret Service to immediately evacuate President Trump and members of his cabinet. The suspect was taken into custody, though the incident sent shockwaves through one of the capital's most high-profile annual events. The breach raises immediate questions about security protocols surrounding gatherings that concentrate senior government officials in a single venue.
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Trump confirms officer shot at White House Correspondents’ gala
A gunman was shot by officers after attempting to breach the White House Correspondents' gala, according to President Trump. Trump described the suspect as "a sick person" following the incident. The attempted attack on one of Washington's most high-profile annual events raises immediate questions about security protocols surrounding gatherings of press and political figures.
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Trump live: US president safe after shots fired near correspondents’ dinner
A gunman opened fire near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting a security response before the shooter was apprehended. President Trump confirmed he and those around him were unharmed, with Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance reported to be in perfect condition. The incident marks a serious security scare at one of Washington's most high-profile annual events.
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Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad and allies
Syria's transitional justice process took a significant step forward as a court opened proceedings against former dictator Bashar al-Assad and key allies. Assad and his brother will be tried in absentia, while a relative and former security official appeared in court in handcuffs. The trials signal a historic reckoning for a regime accused of widespread atrocities during over a decade of brutal civil war.
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How gunfire threw Trump’s glitzy Washington Hilton dinner into chaos
A shooting scare disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, sending guests diving for cover and prompting Secret Service agents to hustle President Trump off the dais. The incident marks a jarring moment at one of Washington's most high-profile annual events, which Trump was attending as president for the first time. The chaos underscored the persistent security challenges surrounding public appearances by the nation's commander-in-chief.
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