US President Donald Trump has addressed reporters after an apparent assassination attempt was thwarted during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Secret Service agents intercepted a heavily armed suspect inside the hotel hosting the event, stopping him at a security checkpoint before he could reach the main ballroom. Gunshots were heard, prompting panic among attendees and a rapid evacuation of the president, the first lady and senior officials.

Authorities confirmed the suspect, reportedly a hotel guest from California, is in custody and faces multiple charges, including assault on federal officers. One Secret Service agent was injured during the incident.

The president was swiftly taken to the White House, where he later praised security personnel for their rapid response. Investigations are now under way into how the suspect was able to enter a heavily secured venue.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about security at high-profile events and echoes past attacks, including the Attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan at the same hotel.

Officials say the event may be rescheduled, with significantly tighter security measures expected.
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US President Donald Trump is addressing reporters at the White House after being evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner following a shooting incident.

Gunshots were reported outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton, prompting a rapid response from Secret Service agents, who escorted the president and senior officials to safety. Authorities confirmed that a suspect is in custody and no injuries have been reported among attendees.

The annual event, attended by political leaders, journalists and public figures, was cut short as law enforcement secured the area and began an investigation.

The president is now delivering remarks from the White House, outlining what is known so far and responding to the security breach at one of Washington’s most closely watched gatherings.


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US President Donald Trump has been evacuated after gunshots were fired during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC.

Security personnel swiftly moved the president and key officials to safety as chaos briefly unfolded inside the ballroom. Authorities later confirmed that a suspect had been apprehended and no injuries were reported.

The incident occurred at one of Washington’s most high-profile gatherings, attended by political leaders, journalists and public figures. A heavy security cordon was quickly established around the venue as law enforcement began an investigation.

Despite initial plans to continue the programme, officials ordered the evacuation of attendees in line with security protocols. The president is expected to address the incident from the White House.

Questions remain over how a gunman was able to breach security at a heavily guarded event.

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BREAKING: US President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ dinner by security after loud bangs were heard. Video shows heavily armed security rushing into the room in a scene of confusion.

US President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ dinner by security after gun shots were fired. Video shows heavily armed security rushing into the room in a scene of confusion. The President is reported as safe.

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Mali has imposed a 72-hour curfew in the capital, Bamako, after a wave of coordinated attacks on military targets across the country.

Fighting has been reported in several مناطق, including Kati—home to the country’s military leadership. Armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda and Tuareg fighters launched near-simultaneous assaults, signaling a dangerous escalation.

In Sevare, gunfire erupted near a base used by Russian-backed Africa Corps forces. Meanwhile, in the north, fighters claimed control in Gao and Kidal.

Some of these fighters are linked to Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin, an Al-Qaeda-affiliated group. What’s striking is that Tuareg rebels and jihadist fighters—often rivals—now appear to be working together against Mali’s army.

Despite government claims that the situation is under control, fear is growing. Reports suggest civilians are taking security into their own hands, raising concerns about further violence.

Mali’s military, already stretched thin, faces threats from multiple armed groups, including affiliates of Islamic State.

As instability deepens, the question remains: how far will this conflict spread?
Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports.
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President Donald Trump has cancelled plans to send a United States delegation to Pakistan, adding to uncertainty over potential talks with Iran.

Tehran insists no formal meeting with US officials had been agreed, despite earlier expectations that Islamabad could host negotiations. The move follows days of diplomatic activity involving multiple regional players.

Pakistan has been working to mediate between Washington and Tehran, with officials holding calls with Iran, Egypt and Russia. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has also been travelling across the region, including visits to Oman and plans to continue to Moscow.

In Islamabad, restrictions in the diplomatic zone are being lifted after heightened security during the anticipated talks. While the cancellation marks a setback, diplomats say efforts are continuing behind closed doors.

Officials describe diplomacy as an ongoing process rather than a single event. Pakistan remains hopeful that a second round of talks could still take place, though timing and conditions remain unclear.

The situation reflects fragile progress, with both sides signalling openness to dialogue but remaining far apart on key issues.
Al Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid has the view from Islamabad on Pakistan's mediation efforts.

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A former United States Deputy National Security Adviser to President George W. Bush says tensions between Washington and Tehran have entered a new phase of pressure and uncertainty.

Following President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel a delegation to Islamabad, analysts say a three-way dynamic is shaping the crisis. The United States is increasing pressure on Iran through a global blockade, while Iran is exerting influence over energy markets. China also plays a critical role due to its economic ties with Tehran.

Key issues remain unresolved, including control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme. The presence of enriched uranium and the future of sanctions continue to complicate negotiations.

Regional dynamics add another layer of difficulty. Armed groups aligned with Iran remain active, raising questions about long-term stability in the Middle East even if a deal is reached.

Economic pressure inside Iran is intensifying, with high inflation and growing hardship. However, analysts say the country’s system has adapted to prolonged sanctions, making rapid change unlikely.

The Trump administration’s approach has been described as strategic ambiguity, balancing pressure with limited diplomatic engagement. Critics argue that earlier and more coordinated action with allies could have increased leverage.

As talks remain uncertain, the situation highlights the complexity of reaching a lasting agreement between two sides with deep mistrust and competing interests.

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United States President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned trip by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, raising fresh uncertainty over efforts to revive talks with Iran.

The White House had confirmed the visit as part of diplomatic attempts to end the conflict, but Trump said the proposals presented were not sufficient. He reiterated that any deal must ensure Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapon.

Despite the cancellation, diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is engaged in regional discussions, including visits to Oman and Pakistan, where a proposed framework for ending the conflict has been shared through intermediaries.

Key sticking points remain, including the United States blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear programme and long-standing sanctions. Tehran says it will not negotiate under pressure, while Washington continues to apply military and economic leverage.

Pakistan is playing a central mediating role, maintaining communication channels between both sides and expressing hope for a second round of talks.

Economic pressure inside Iran is intensifying, with the blockade affecting trade, oil exports and daily life. At the same time, both sides signal that the diplomatic window remains open, even as trust remains low.

The situation highlights a fragile balance between negotiation and escalation, with the risk of renewed conflict still present.

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Nearly 1.1 million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are voting in local council elections for the first time since the war began.

The Palestinian Authority says the polls are part of internationally demanded reforms, including election law changes that require candidates to run on proportional representation lists rather than as individuals.

Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh reports.

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US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Three ships have been attacked in the past week, and Tehran shows no sign of yielding. Trump has simultaneously issued shoot-to-kill orders against small Iranian boats, while Iran's chief negotiator's adviser declared the ceasefire extension "means nothing".

This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with journalists Samira Mohyeddin and John Fredericks about who really holds the cards in this conflict and whether the US blockade will bring the Iranian regime to its knees, or entrench a deepening deadlock.

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Rising fuel prices linked to the war in Iran are driving growing interest in electric vehicles worldwide.

As China leads global EV production, automakers there are hoping the ongoing energy crisis will boost demand and accelerate sales in international markets.

Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports.

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US President Trump has addressed the media after cancelling the Pakistan trip by his mediators to discuss the situation with Iran.

“I think Pakistan is terrific, I think the field marshal is fantastic, and I think the prime minister is outstanding. And you know they’d like to see something happen, but we’re not going to be traveling for 15 or 16 hours to have a meeting with people nobody has heard of before,” Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One in Florida.

“Too much traveling, takes too long, too expensive. They weren’t meeting with the leader of the country. They were meeting with other people, and I said we’re just not going to do it.”

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Divisions widen within NATO. US President Donald Trump is furious after a refusal by European member states to join the Iran war. Reports say he's considering measures against the UK and Spain. So, how serious is the rift for the future of the military alliance?

Presenter: James Bays

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Carne Ross -- former British Diplomat and founder of the non-profit advisory group, Independent Diplomat.
Eli Bremer -- Retired Major in the US Air Force and a Republican Strategist
Pablo Calderon Martinez -- Head of Politics and International Relations at Northeastern University London and a specialist in European affairs.

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⁠US President Donald Trump ⁠has cancelled a ⁠planned trip to Pakistan by ‌envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for peace ⁠talks with Iran, ⁠media reports say.

Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid joins live from the Pakistani capital Islamabad.

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A mass wedding ceremony has provided a rare moment of celebration in Gaza. The event in Deir Al Balah united 150 couples. It brought scenes of joy to a people overwhelmed by grief from more than two and a half years of Israel’s war.

Al Jazeera’s Felix Nyawara reports.

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Ghana's rice industry is growing, but it's struggling to find customers. Cheaper, imported rice is undercutting local producers. As supply outpaces demand, farmers' incomes are shrinking, and unsold stock is piling up. They are now urging the government to step in with support.

Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports.

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The Trump administration has intensified sanctions against Tehran in addition to its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—targeting maritime trade. The new sanctions aim to stop Iran’s oil exports and its financial sector and curtail Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

Al Jazeera’s Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff explains.

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Since the start of the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump has discussed a plan to take control of what he refers to as Iran’s “nuclear dust,” a reference to the country’s highly enriched uranium.

However, any military operation to seize these sensitive materials would be extremely risky for US forces, given the heavily fortified sites, the hazardous nature of radioactive material, and the high likelihood of armed confrontation.

Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports.

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Joint US and Israeli strikes have damaged Iran’s nuclear programme and key facilities.
However, Iran is still believed to hold around 440kg of highly enriched uranium, which remains a major concern and is referred to by President Trump as “nuclear dust.”

Al Jazeera’s Alex Baird reports.

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Rising fuel prices linked to the war in Iran are driving growing interest in electric vehicles worldwide.
As China leads global EV production, automakers there are hoping the ongoing energy crisis will boost demand and accelerate sales in international markets.

Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports.

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Lebanon’s health ministry reports that Israeli strikes killed six people on Friday, even amid an extended ceasefire.
Israel says it continues targeting Hezbollah positions, while the ongoing conflict has killed nearly 2,500 people and displaced more than 1.2 million since March.
Among those affected is Huda Kamel Mansour, whose village in southern Lebanon was destroyed, forcing her to live in a tent in Beirut.


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The information front has been central to the Iranian government’s war effort.

For an external audience, there is an innovative online strategy that has consisted of AI Lego, memes and hip hop diss tracks directed at Donald Trump and the MAGA base. But this coexists with more brutal domestic tactics: crackdowns, arrests and internet blackouts.

The result has been the Iranian authorities making use of the internet for PR internationally, while simultaneously preventing the Iranian people from openly accessing the net themselves.

Contributors:
Ali Hashem – Correspondent, Al Jazeera English
Mehran Kamrava – Professor of Government, Georgetown University in Qatar
Tara Kangarlou – Journalist & Author, The Heartbeat of Iran
Maral Karimi – Lecturer, Toronto Metropolitan University

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The killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil unfolded in the manner that so many Israeli assassinations of journalists in Gaza have - minute by minute, hour by hour, in a pattern that has become shockingly familiar. There's the surveillance, the strike, the obstruction of rescue and then, the denial - Israel's insistence that it does not target journalists, medics or rescue workers.

Meenakshi Ravi reports.

Pakistan’s peacemaker moment and the missing stories

Pakistan has found itself at the centre of one of the world’s most consequential stories  - by hosting talks between the United States and Iran, brokering ceasefires, earning the very public praise of Donald Trump and making headlines around the world.

But this PR moment is obscuring a great deal, including an undercover war with Afghanistan and a crushing cost-of-living crisis at home. We speak to Amber Rahim Shamsi about the domestic politics behind Pakistan’s diplomatic moment in the sun.

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Amber Rahim Shamsi – Pakistan Editor, Nukta

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Forty years after the Chernobyl disaster, the site remains one of the most contaminated places on earth.

After a Russian drone strike damaged the protective shell over Reactor Number Four last year, concerns are growing about the condition of the site and the long term effort to keep it secure.

Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine reports.

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In Gaza, where conflict has deeply affected children’s lives, sport is helping restore a sense of normalcy.

Through a 6-week UNICEF program, children are finding support to cope with trauma while gradually rebuilding their confidence and hope for the future.

Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports.

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North Korea is marking its military anniversary with a series of ballistic missile launches, demonstrating its growing military capabilities.

The tests come amid reports that the United States is redeploying military assets from the Korean Peninsula to the Middle East. While Washington denies moving key systems like THAAD, it has confirmed shifting other resources to respond to regional tensions involving Iran.

South Korea has condemned the launches as violations of United Nations resolutions. The International Atomic Energy Agency says there are signs North Korea is advancing its nuclear weapons programme.

Leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the latest drills, signalling defiance at a time of heightened global instability. In South Korea, public concern is rising over both North Korea’s actions and the potential reduction of US military presence.

President Lee Jae Myung has sought to reassure the public, saying South Korea’s military is fully capable of responding to any threat. The country continues to strengthen its own defence capabilities, including warships, drones and missile defence systems.

The shifting security landscape could accelerate plans for South Korea to take full wartime operational control of its forces from the United States, potentially ending a decades-long arrangement dating back to the Korean War.

The developments highlight growing uncertainty in the region as global tensions reshape military priorities.

Al Jazeera's Barnaby Lo reports from Seoul.

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Rising global diesel prices are squeezing industries across the United States. The conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to supply are driving fuel costs higher.

In Maryland, fishermen are starting the blue crab season under pressure. Watermen like CJ Canby depend on diesel to power their boats, but higher prices are cutting into already thin margins.

As fuel costs rise, so do expenses across the industry. From bait to shipping, every part of the supply chain is affected. Early catches are modest, meaning fishermen must work harder to make up for the added cost.

Along the Chesapeake Bay, uncertainty is shaping the season. Business owners like Luke McFadden say diesel is essential for both boats and delivery trucks, leaving little room to adapt.

While support for President Donald Trump remains strong in the region, many are hoping for an end to the conflict to bring fuel prices down.

For now, fishermen face a difficult season where success depends not only on the catch, but on global events beyond their control.
Al Jazeera's Heidi Zhou-Castro reports from Pasadena in Maryland.

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A meeting months in the making. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez have met in Caracas in a significant step toward rebuilding ties.

The visit marks the first by a foreign leader since Nicolás Maduro was removed earlier this year, offering Rodríguez an opportunity to strengthen her position and international legitimacy.

For Petro, the urgency lies along the shared border. Tens of thousands have been displaced in regions like Catatumbo, where armed groups and drug trafficking networks remain active.

Both leaders are seeking closer cooperation on security, including intelligence sharing and potential joint military efforts to tackle criminal groups operating across the border.

At the same time, pressure from Washington is shaping the political landscape. United States President Donald Trump has signalled expectations for change in Venezuela while also criticising Colombia’s handling of drug trafficking.

Despite past tensions, the two countries are looking to reset relations built on deep historical, economic and cultural ties. With more than 2,000 kilometres of shared border, cooperation is seen as essential for stability.

The meeting highlights a broader shift in regional diplomacy, where necessity is driving renewed engagement between neighbours facing shared challenges.

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