US law enforcement foiled a plot to attack the White House during a UFC event attended by President Donald Trump. Multiple individuals are in custody after allegedly planning to use explosive drones and a sniper team.
The FBI announced it has thwarted "planned attacks" targeting a UFC event at the White House on Sunday, with multiple individuals now in custody. The alleged plot involved explosive-laden drones and a potential storming of White House gates.
The FBI announced the arrest of multiple suspects in a multi-state operation for an alleged plot to target the UFC America 250 event held at the White House. Authorities became aware of the threat on June 10, days before the event attended by President Trump.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an IRGC-linked operative, pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges in a Manhattan court. He is accused of plotting to assassinate Ivanka Trump and orchestrating attacks globally, including bombings in Europe and the US.
Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee was assaulted by a crowd in Sonarpur while visiting the home of a party worker allegedly killed in post-poll violence. The attack, blamed on BJP workers, led to injuries and property damage. BJP dissociated itself from the incident.
Oil prices dropped Tuesday after President Trump announced a pause in military action against Iran to allow for talks. Brent crude fell 2.7% to $109.09, and WTI crude dropped 1.3% to $107.28, as the market awaits de-escalation signals.
President Trump called off a planned military strike on Iran, citing progress in negotiations. Gulf allies urged the delay, and Trump stated a "good chance" of a deal, but warned of a "full, large scale assault" if talks fail.
President Trump announced he is postponing a planned attack on Iran following requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. He stated that negotiations are intensifying and that he has ordered military readiness for a potential future attack if an agreement is not reached.
US President Donald Trump announced he is calling off a planned military strike on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, citing "serious negotiations" underway. The decision came after he had threatened renewed fighting if a deal wasn't reached, and was reportedly made at the request of Middle Eastern allies.
US President Trump announced the postponement of a planned military strike against Iran, citing requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Negotiations are reportedly underway, but Trump threatened a "massive" attack if no agreement is reached. Iran, meanwhile, suggested controlling internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz and discussed its nuclear program and sanctions relief.
The Kremlin dismissed Ukrainian President Zelensky's claims that Russia is planning an attack on a NATO country from Belarus, calling them an attempt to incite further tension. Meanwhile, Belarus announced joint nuclear weapon drills with Russia, stating they are not targeted at any specific country.
A deadly shooting at Teotihuacan has intensified scrutiny of Mexico’s security readiness ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The planned attack, which killed a tourist and injured several others, exposed gaps at a major landmark. While authorities call it isolated, the incident underscores broader concerns about safeguarding visitors during a globally significant tournament approaching quickly.
A deadly shooting at Teotihuacan has intensified scrutiny of Mexico’s security readiness ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The planned attack, which killed a tourist and injured several others, exposed gaps at a major landmark. While authorities call it isolated, the incident underscores broader concerns about safeguarding visitors during a globally significant tournament approaching quickly.
