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Trump vows justice for Charlie Kirk, says investigators are making progress in tracking down the suspect

Charlie Kirk latest update: When asked about a possible motive for the attack, Trump said he had "an indication" but declined to share details. "We'll let you know about that later," he added. Washington: A day after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, US President Donald Trump on Thursday said investigators are making progress in tracking down the suspect and he called killer "a total animal." Trump told reporters he had spoken at length with Kirk's widow, Erika. "We had a long talk, and she's devastated. She's absolutely devastated, as you can imagine," he said. Trump says he had an indication…

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Indian-origin motel manager brutally killed in Texas after dispute over washing machine, co-worker held

The incident took place at the Downtown Suites motel in Dallas. The suspect, a co-worker with a criminal record, has been arrested and charged with capital murder, police said. Houston:  In a shocking incident, a 50-year-old Indian-origin motel manager was brutally killed in front of his wife and teenage son after a dispute over a washing machine in Texas, US. The deceased has been identified as Chandra Mouli "Bob" Nagamallaiah, originally from Karnataka. As per the police, he was attacked at the Downtown Suites motel in Dallas on Wednesday morning.  According to the Dallas Police Department, Nagamallaiah got into an…

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Charlie Kirk assassination: New video shows shooter jumping off college roof, fleeing | Watch

The suspect, wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a long-sleeved black shirt, was captured on video climbing down from the edge of the rooftop before jumping to the ground. New Delhi: US investigators have released dramatic video footage and photos of a suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed while speaking at a university event in Utah on Wednesday. Surveillance shows rooftop escape Newly released video shows the shooter dressed in black, sprinting across a campus rooftop and leaping off the building moments after firing a single fatal shot. Authorities believe the suspect fled into…

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Nepal President Paudel likely to appoint Karki as first female prime minister today: Reports

Nepal protests: President Ramchandra Paudel is currently holding consultations with various political leaders as well as constitutional experts to find a way out of the current political impasse. Kathmandu: Amid a volatile situation in Nepal, President Ramchandra Paudel is expected to appoint Sushila Karki as the first female prime minister of the country on Friday, news agency PTI reported. Talks among various stakeholders, including representatives of the Gen Z group -- which spearheaded the anti-government protests -- the Army chief, and, ended inconclusively at Thursday midnight. However, the youth-led Gen Z group proposed Karki's name for the post of new…

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Full lockdown imposed at US Naval Academy after shooting reported in dormitory

US Naval Academy: Police were seen near Bancroft Hall, which houses midshipmen in its more than 1,600 dorm rooms. It is considered the biggest single college dormitory in the world, according to the school’s website. Annapolis: A full lockdown was on Friday imposed at US Naval Academy after it was reported that a dismissed midshipman returned to campus with a weapon and opened fire. Gunfire was also heard inside Bancroft Hall, the academy’s massive dormitory housing more than 1,600 midshipmen. It should be noted that the alleged shooter was said to have knocked on doors while posing as a military…

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Jair Bolsonaro jailed for 27 years in coup case by Brazilian Supreme Court, Trump calls verdict ‘very bad’

Brazil's top court has sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup after his 2022 election defeat. While he remains under house arrest with the option to appeal, the verdict has triggered protests and deepened divisions in Brazilian society. Rio de Janeiro: In a landmark decision, a panel of Brazilian Supreme Court justices has sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison after finding him guilty of attempting a coup to remain in power despite his 2022 election defeat. Bolsonaro, who strongly denies any wrongdoing, is currently under house…

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Charlie Kirk to be awarded US’ Presidential Medal of Freedom; all about honour and eminent recipients

The purpose of this is to honor individuals whose achievements have had an impact on American society or the world. In short, it's awarded to people, whether in government, the arts, sciences, sports or other fields, who have made a profound and lasting impact on American society or the world. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the Presidential Medal of Freedom for slain activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead in Utah while addressing a gathering. Kirk, a close ally of Donald Trump, was struck by a bullet fired from a rooftop. Trump made the announcement during an…

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‘Not that far apart on trade deal’: Trump’s India envoy pick hints breakthrough amid thaw in ties

Sergio Gor said India and the US are not that far apart of agreeing to a trade deal and the ongoing tariffs issue as New Delhi and Wahshington seek to resolde difference and finalise a trade pact. Washington: US President Donald Trump is likely to travel to India later this year for the QUAD Leaders Summit, his close aide Sergio Gor has indicated. Gor, nominated as the next US ambassador to India, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during his confirmation hearing that “the President is fully committed to meeting leaders of QUAD…there have already been talks on a trip…

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Nepal Gen Z protests: SC, banks set to open as situation improves; Army releases update on curfew

Nepal is reeling under severe protests by Gen Z. The unrest initially began with the government's order to ban social media platforms but gradually turned into an anti-corruption movement. Protestors took to streets and resorted to vandalism and arson. Houses of several leaders were damaged. Kathmandu: With the orders of partial relaxation on curfew in violence-hit Nepal, the Supreme Court and banks in Kathmandu are set to reopen, with commercial activities slowly gaining pace on Thursday. Nepal’s top court, which sustained extensive damage during ongoing protests, is set to open on Sunday. The decision to reopen was made during an…

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Charlie Kirk killing: FBI releases photo of ‘person of interest’

Charlie Kirk killing: Earlier, FBI said it had also recovered the 'high-powered' bolt-action rifle that was used to kill Kirk. It said the shooter, who appears to be of 'college age', had jumped off a roof and fled after taking the fatal shot, and blended in among the students at the Utah campus. Washington: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday released the picture of the 'person of interest' in connection with the killing of Charlie Kirk. The 31-year-old, a conservative activist and a close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead during a college event in…

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