Trump’s security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting

The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent ​at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner raises questions yet again about the protection afforded to America’s political leaders at a ‌time of increased political violence. Hundreds of agents from several law enforcement agencies were tasked with protecting the annual bash, which President Donald Trump […]

Oman’s Sultan, Iranian FM discuss regional crises, push for diplomacy, peace

Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said met Iranian Foreign Minister ⁠Abbas Araghchi in Muscat, with both sides discussing the regional situation and mediation efforts aimed at ending the US-Iran war, Oman’s state news agency reported on Sunday. During the meeting, “consultations took place regarding the latest developments in the regional situation, mediation efforts, and […]

Public transport resumes as Islamabad roads reopen after week-long shutdown

After a week-long suspension, public transport services in Islamabad were restored on Sunday, with the Metro Bus Service and Green Line resuming operations. Several roads, including the Srinagar highway and Express highway, were reopened after the Iranian delegation departed Islamabad on Saturday without holding talks. Bus terminals have largely returned to normal operations, except for […]

Thuds, an eerie silence, then chaos at Trump dinner with White House journalists

The first indications that something had gone wrong at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner came around 8:35pm on ​Saturday from a series of audible but mysterious thuds. Dinner chatter paused. The silence was broken when the doors crashed open to the ‌giant ballroom at the Washington Hilton, where some 2,600 journalists and their […]

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condemn White House dinner shooting

President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, DC, Radio Pakistan reported. President @AAliZardari , PM @CMShehbaz strongly condemn shooting incident at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner@PresOfPakistan @PakPMO @PakinUSA #RadioPakistan #news https://t.co/jOujr2rW5O pic.twitter.com/CGLKKl1JV3 — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) April 26, 2026 In a statement, the […]