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Washington: Saturday's White House annual press dinner was supposed to be a peaceful event but a major tragedy was averted after a 31-year-old man tried to barrage into the venue by crossing a security checkpoint, firing multiple shots. The shooter was, though, immediately subdued by the law enforcement agencies but President Donald Trump and his cabinet was forced to get evacuated from the event that caused panic among the attendees.  Trump later addressed a short press conference immediately after the incident in which he thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their quick action in bringing the situation…

New Delhi: Gunfire was reported during a high-profile press dinner in White House. US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other senior officials were rushed to safety. Soon after the incident, Trump took to Truth Social and praised the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their “quick and brave” response, confirming that the shooter had been apprehended. Trump said he had recommended that authorities “let the show go on,” though he added that the final decision would rest with security officials. “Regardless of what happens, the evening will be much different than planned,”…

Washington: Defending his decision to cancel the US delegation's visit to Pakistan for talks with Iran, President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that there was no point "sitting around talking about nothing", as he once again reiterated that the Islamic Republic cannot have nuclear weapons. However, he noted that the war is unlikely to resume immediately. Speaking to reporters at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, the 79-year-old Republican leader said that there was no point in travelling for 15 to 16 hours for a meeting with people about whom nobody has "ever heard of before".  "They gave…

Washington: Chaos broke during the annual White House press dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Washington on late Saturday night after a shooter tried to cross the security checkpoint at the venue and fired multiple shots, triggering panic among the people. The incident forced officials to evacuate President Donald Trump and his deputy JD Vance; though they escaped unhurt.  The shooter was subdued immediately and brought under control, with Trump saying that the accused looked "pretty evil". According to CBS News, the shooter has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen, who hails from Torrance California. Authorities, though, are yet to…

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the shooter responsible for the shooting at the annual White House press dinner in Washington was armed with "multiple weapons" and could be a "would-be assassin", adding that he even shot a security personnel at the event. However, he thanked the US Secret Service for their "bravery" and their "incredible" response in dealing with the situation.  Speaking at a press conference shortly after the incident, the 79-year-old Republican leader said the shooter after charging towards a security checkpoint left an officer injured. However, the officer was saved as he was wearing…