Several more States here in the United States are implementing gun safety laws known as red flag laws. California, Illinois and Colorado mark the New Year by implementing extreme risk protection orders also known as red flag laws.

US: New gun safety laws will take effect in US

One dead and multiple people were injured Saturday during what authorities described as “an active shooting” at a shopping mall in central Florida. Florida police launches a manhunt to nab suspect.

Florida mall shooting: Florida police launch manhunt to nab suspect

This week, The United States of America broke a grim record- it recorded the most number of mass shooting deaths in a year. What explains America's obsession with guns? Why does the number of guns in America outnumber the number of people living in the country? Why does a first-world country prioritize the Right to own firearms over the Right to Life? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Gun Epidemic: US records most number of mass shooting deaths

In a bizarre twist to America's gun culture, guns are making their way into MRI rooms, leading to unintentional shootings. These incidents are not just about the mishaps in medical facilities but symbolise the pervasive nature of gun ownership in the U.S. As guns increasingly appear in inappropriate places, the question arises: how does this symbol of freedom reconcile with the responsibility of safety?

Gravitas: Unintentional Shootings in MRI Rooms: A Reflection of US Gun Culture?

From the deadliest mass shooting in recent times to a massive death toll of 35,000 this year, each statistic is a life cut short. America's gun violence epidemic is seeing a rise in suicides and police-involved incidents among a range of firearm related fatalities. As debates rage and political divides widen, one is left to introspect the balance between the constitutional right to bear arms and the right to life.

Gravitas: Counting the Cost: The Rising Numbers in US Gun Violence

Three Palestinian college students shot in Burlington, Vermont

In a recent incident, Capitol Police made arrests after two men crashed a stolen vehicle into a barricade outside the Capitol. The suspects, Ricardo Glass and Onosetale Okojie (both 20), led officers on a foot chase before being arrested, reported ABC news.

US: Capitol police seize 'giggle switch' gun after stolen car crashes into barricade

Mass shooting and gun violence has reared its ugly head repeatedly in the United States over the last few years - the Centre for Disease Control and prevention.

US: Number of deaths increase due to gun violence, 1.2 million guns sold in August

A man suspected of fatally shooting two Swedish football fans in an attack in Brussels was shot dead by Belgian police on Tuesday (Oct 17). Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden said the weapon that was allegedly used by the man has also been recovered, reported the Associated Press.

Brussels shooting: Suspected attacker shot dead by police after chase

Two people, including a newborn, died, and three were injured after gun violence was reported in the US states of Massachusetts and Philadelphia. The first incident took place in Massachusetts’ Holyok city where a pregnant bystander became a victim of an altercation between three men during which gunshots were fired.

Newborn among two dead, three injured in latest episode of gun violence in US

US President Joe Biden on Friday (September 22) announced his administration was setting up a new office of gun violence prevention at the White House. The aim of the office is to provide coordination on the issue and implement existing laws while working with local authorities to pass gun safety legislation at the state level.

President Biden sets up new office on gun violence prevention at White House, VP Kamala Harris to lead

Should impeachment & indictments be America's priorities? Why aren't American leaders talking about real issues like racism & gun violence? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say.

Gravitas: Why is impeaching Biden America's priority?

United States was jolted by yet another incident of gun violence on the 23rd of August. A gunman shot dead three people and wounded several others at a bar in the US state of California. Quick-responding police officers shot dead the gunman, believed to be a former law enforcement official. More than 50 people are killed each day by a firearm in the United States. Surveys show 57% of Americans in favor of stricter gun laws and yet the Republicans in Congress have repeatedly opposed any such stricter gun control laws. Mohammed Saleh brings you this report.

57% Americans Favor Stricter Gun Laws But Policy Paralysis Persists

The mother of a six-year-old boy, who shot his teacher at the Richneck Elementary School in Virginia, United States earlier this year, has pleaded guilty to felony child neglect on state charges on Tuesday (August 15), according to American media reports.

US: Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher pleads guilty to child neglect

The six-year-old kid who shot his teacher in the US state of Virginia in January, earlier this year, boasted about the incident shortly after, according to unsealed court documents.

US: 6-year-old kid who shot his teacher in Virginia boasted about the incident

Only a few years back, Sweden was a peaceful welfare state. Now it has become Europe's crime capital and a hotspot for gun homicides. How will Sweden solve its gun problem? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Sweden becomes a hotspot for gun-homicides

The gun violence epidemic continues unabated in the United States. As per some reports, the United States is averaging two mass shootings a day, so far this year. We have heard members from either end of the political spectrum share their two cents on how to reign in the rampant gunviolence in the United States. In this episode of Untangled, WION's Hem Kaur Saroya talks about gun backbacks.

Gun buybacks: Do they work? | Untangled

A targeted shooting that left one man dead in Sydney's south-east overnight has raised worries that the city's gang war is getting worse and that retaliatory gun violence is out of control in some neighbourhoods. In reaction to the most recent murder and the ongoing strife in the city's southwest, which is thought to be tied to drug supply, the New South Wales police force established Taskforce Magnus.

Sydney experiences spate of shooting in a week

Gun violence in the United States of America is back in news. Five people were wounded in a shooting incident in Houston with deaths from firearms rising in Texas is among the worst hit American states.

Gun epidemic in US: Five wounded in Houston shooting incident, US cops on lookout for accused

Americans are purchasing more firearms amid the rising number of mass shootings in the U.S. What can a gun do to a person's psyche? Why are people buying more guns? Priyanka Shrma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Americans go on a shopping spree for firearms

To understand why the United States is caught in a vicious circle of violence, it helps to look at a number of “only in America” statistics and explain the easy, legal way to get a gun in the country that accounts for less than five per cent of the world’s population and 46 per cent of global civilian gun ownership.

Americans respond to epidemic of gun violence by buying more guns

Gun violence took centre stage as the prevailing theme of the year in the United States from the very beginning of 2023. Six months in, and the country has reached a sombre milestone that nobody ever aspired for—the deadliest six months of mass killings recorded since at least 2006.

Data Lab | Alarming stats, in charts: US has more gun dealers than McDonald's, Starbucks outlets put together

A manhunt was launched in the state of Georgia in the United States after an unidentified male shooter shot down four people. So far no known motive is known for the shooting incident.

US gun violence: Georgia shooter still at large; authorities announce reward towards suspect's capture

An Indian-origin store clerk, 36, was shot dead during what is being cited as an armed robbery in the US state of Georgia, Press Trust of India reported while citing local media reports.

US gun violence: Indian-origin man shot dead in Georgia, two juveniles arrested

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