White House Dinner Shooting: Preliminary probe suggests gunman planned assassination of Donald Trump during a White House event, according to early investigation findings. Authorities are now examining the suspect’s motive and potential security lapses surrounding the incident.


White House Dinner Shooting: Preliminary Probe Says Gunman Planned to Assassinate Trump 

A shocking shooting incident at the White House Press Dinner has triggered swift reactions from world leaders across the globe. The unexpected gunfire has raised serious concerns over security at high-profile events, with officials calling for thorough investigations. As details continue to emerge, global voices are weighing in on the implications of the incident.


White House Press Dinner Shooting: World Leaders React to Shocking Incident 

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the suspect involved in the White House shooting incident harbored hatred toward the Christian community. The shocking development has added a new dimension to the ongoing investigation, as authorities continue to piece together the motive behind the attack. Security concerns remain high as more details emerge. Here’s the latest on the incident, Trump’s statement, and the broader implications.


Trump White House Shooting: US President Claims Shooter Hates Christian Community

The White House correspondents’ dinner was interrupted by loud bangs on Saturday evening and Donald Trump and Melania Trump were evacuated immediately as many journalists and their guests ducked under tables in the Washington Hilton ballroom.

Fox News and New York Post columnist, Karol Markowicz, on Saturday identified the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect as Cole Tomas Allen. She shared first details on X, noting that the individual is from Torrance, California and is in custody.

 BREAKING: White House Dinner Shooting | Trump: Incident Won't Deter Me From Win in Iran War

The White House correspondents’ dinner was interrupted by loud bangs on Saturday evening and Donald Trump and Melania Trump were evacuated immediately as many journalists and their guests ducked under tables in the Washington Hilton ballroom.

Fox News and New York Post columnist, Karol Markowicz, on Saturday identified the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect as Cole Tomas Allen. She shared first details on X, noting that the individual is from Torrance, California and is in custody.


BREAKING: White House Dinner Shooting | CBS News: Suspect Admitted He Was Targeting Trump Officials

The incident occurred during the high-profile White House Correspondents’ Dinner, attended by political leaders, journalists, and celebrities. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, prompting immediate action from the Secret Service.

Guests were asked to duck for cover as security personnel secured the area. The venue was swiftly evacuated, and law enforcement agencies, including federal officers, took control of the situation.

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 BREAKING: White House Dinner Shooting | Trump Says He Doesn't Think Shooting Was Linked To Iran War

White House Shooting: Trump Says He Doesn't Think Shooting Was Linked to Iran War

White House Dinner Shooting | Trump: Incident Won't Deter Me From Win in Iran War

Trump Shares Photo of Suspect in White House Correspondent's Dinner Shooting

The White House correspondents’ dinner was interrupted by loud bangs on Saturday evening and Donald Trump and Melania Trump were evacuated immediately as many journalists and their guests ducked under tables in the Washington Hilton ballroom.

There were reports that the US Secret Service had guns drawn as White House pool reporters were rushed out of the room and Secret Service agents yelled “shots fired”.

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The White House correspondents’ dinner was interrupted by loud bangs on Saturday evening and Donald Trump and Melania Trump were evacuated immediately as many journalists and their guests ducked under tables in the Washington Hilton ballroom.

There were reports that the US Secret Service had guns drawn as White House pool reporters were rushed out of the room and Secret Service agents yelled “shots fired”.


White House Press Dinner Shooting: US Secret Service Confirms Trump & First Lady Safe

White House Shooting | Trump: Law Enforcement Requested That We Leave Premises

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The United States has accused China of conducting “industrial-scale theft” of artificial intelligence technology, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. U.S. officials allege coordinated efforts involving cyber intrusions, corporate espionage, and forced technology transfers to gain access to cutting-edge AI systems.


The White House Accuses China of AI Theft

Donald Trump is planning to verbally attack reporters who have written negatively about his administration at the White House Correspondents’ Association. The Washington dinner is set for Saturday night (April 25), where press awards will be given out to journalists. According to The Daily Beast, the President will use the occasion to launch a tirade and confront them in person. He is not expected to stay for the presentation, where the journalists will be honoured and will leave soon after his speech, the outlet reported, quoting sources. Trump has never attended the &nbsp;Correspondents’ Dinner as president. One of the reasons he is planning a quick exit is to avoid witnessing the Wall Street Journal get the Katherine Graham award. WSJ outed the sexually suggestive birthday letter Trump allegedly wrote for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday card, wishing him with words written on the female body contour. Trump denied writing the letter or drawing the woman and sued WSJ for $10 billion. The lawsuit was tossed last week by a federal judge.&nbsp;Trump has reportedly told his aides that he is not interested in being in the International Ballroom at the Washington Hilton when WSJ receives the honour. The press event includes a comic performance where the president is roasted. This year, mentalist Oz Pearlman is performing instead of the usual comedian, which means the Trump roast isn't happening. He would most likely already be back at the White House by the time the awards and the show happen.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-fracture-in-enemy-mojtaba-khamenei-responds-after-trump-claims-infighting-within-iranian-leadership-1777001035221">‘Fracture in enemy’: Mojtaba Khamenei responds after Trump claims ‘infighting’ within Iranian leadership</a><h2>Trump's history at the Correspondents’ Dinner</h2>But Trump has been to this event in the past. In 2011, then-President Barack Obama took a shot at him for promoting conspiracy theories that he wasn't a US citizen. Obama mocked Trump and said he could "put this birth certificate matter to rest. And that’s because he can finally get back to focusing on the issues that matter, like: Did we fake the moon landing? What really happened at Roswell? And where are Biggie and Tupac?” Trump was clearly not happy with the monologue. This is also reportedly the first time Trump considered running for president.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-clock-is-ticking-for-iran-says-trump-as-third-us-aircraft-carrier-arrives-in-middle-east-1776976041893">‘Clock is ticking for Iran,’ says Trump as third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East</a>&nbsp;Local media reports suggest that Obama's potshots at Trump were why he finally decided to throw his hat into the presidential elections. This is also why he has never attended the &nbsp;White House Correspondents’ dinner. He admitted to Fox News in an interview that he was unhappy with the way he was targeted. .“I haven’t done it because right from the beginning I was treated rather rudely and crudely,” said Trump. He added that he won the 2016 elections, but they were "so nasty". Trump said, “The press was so nasty, I just—so I didn’t do it."<h2>Trump's team wants him to ruin the dinner with a major move on Iran</h2>Obama's 2011 dinner speech came a day before the US carried out a special operation in Pakistan to kill Osama Bin Laden. On April 30, he was finalising top secret plans for the SEAL raid and the operation was carried out on May 1-2, 2011. Some of Trump's team members have reportedly joked that Trump should make a major announcement on the Iran War the next day. They even want him to "make a big move" on the same night to "ruin" the night for the journalists.

Donald Trump is expected to attend the White House Correspondents’ Association for the first time as president on Saturday. He has always given the event a miss, apparently because he doesn't like being roasted. But this time, he has other plans.

Donald Trump is planning to verbally attack reporters who have written negatively about his administration at the White House Correspondents’ Association. The Washington dinner is set for Saturday night (April 25), where press awards will be given out to journalists. According to The Daily Beast, the President will use the occasion to launch a tirade and confront them in person. He is not expected to stay for the presentation, where the journalists will be honoured and will leave soon after his speech, the outlet reported, quoting sources. Trump has never attended the Correspondents’ Dinner as president. One of the reasons he is planning a quick exit is to avoid witnessing the Wall Street Journal get the Katherine Graham award. WSJ outed the sexually suggestive birthday letter Trump allegedly wrote for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday card, wishing him with words written on the female body contour. Trump denied writing the letter or drawing the woman and sued WSJ for $10 billion. The lawsuit was tossed last week by a federal judge. Trump has reportedly told his aides that he is not interested in being in the International Ballroom at the Washington Hilton when WSJ receives the honour. The press event includes a comic performance where the president is roasted. This year, mentalist Oz Pearlman is performing instead of the usual comedian, which means the Trump roast isn't happening. He would most likely already be back at the White House by the time the awards and the show happen. Also Read: ‘Fracture in enemy’: Mojtaba Khamenei responds after Trump claims ‘infighting’ within Iranian leadership Trump's history at the Correspondents’ Dinner But Trump has been to this event in the past. In 2011, then-President Barack Obama took a shot at him for promoting conspiracy theories that he wasn't a US citizen. Obama mocked Trump and said he could "put this birth certificate matter to rest. And that’s because he can finally get back to focusing on the issues that matter, like: Did we fake the moon landing? What really happened at Roswell? And where are Biggie and Tupac?” Trump was clearly not happy with the monologue. This is also reportedly the first time Trump considered running for president. Also Read: ‘Clock is ticking for Iran,’ says Trump as third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East Local media reports suggest that Obama's potshots at Trump were why he finally decided to throw his hat into the presidential elections. This is also why he has never attended the White House Correspondents’ dinner. He admitted to Fox News in an interview that he was unhappy with the way he was targeted. .“I haven’t done it because right from the beginning I was treated rather rudely and crudely,” said Trump. He added that he won the 2016 elections, but they were "so nasty". Trump said, “The press was so nasty, I just—so I didn’t do it." Trump's team wants him to ruin the dinner with a major move on Iran Obama's 2011 dinner speech came a day before the US carried out a special operation in Pakistan to kill Osama Bin Laden. On April 30, he was finalising top secret plans for the SEAL raid and the operation was carried out on May 1-2, 2011. Some of Trump's team members have reportedly joked that Trump should make a major announcement on the Iran War the next day. They even want him to "make a big move" on the same night to "ruin" the night for the journalists.

Donald Trump is expected to attend the White House Correspondents’ Association for the first time as president on Saturday. He has always given the event a miss, apparently because he doesn't like being roasted. But this time, he has other plans.

Trump to launch angry tirade at journos and dash out of White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Report

The Trump administration has moved to reclassify state-licensed marijuana, marking a significant shift in U.S. federal drug policy. The decision could ease restrictions on research, reshape regulatory frameworks, and impact the legal cannabis industry across multiple states.


Trump Reclassifies State-Licensed Marijuana in Major Policy Shift 

A security alert at the White House disrupted press operations on Wednesday, forcing reporters indoors as the US Secret Service moved swiftly to secure the complex. Journalists covering the White House were briefly moved into the briefing room after a security alert prompted action by the United States Secret Service. Members of the press were asked to relocate from outdoor media positions as reporters posted updates from inside the White House complex.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-bound-ship-among-two-vessels-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz-seized-by-iran-s-irgc-1776859709438">India-bound ship among two vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz, seized by Iran's IRGC</a>&nbsp;“Secret Service is moving press into briefing room at the White House because of a security alert of some kind,” Libbey Dean posted on X. Minutes later, she added, “Secret Service just gave us the ‘all clear’.”&nbsp;There was no immediate indication as to what triggered the security alert. The White House did not immediately comment on the incident, nor were any details on the nature of the incident provided. Media requests for clarification were sent to officials.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-there-will-be-consequences-india-warns-iran-after-attack-on-2-tankers-in-hormuz-1776597009259">‘There will be consequences,’ India warns Iran after attack on 2 tankers in Hormuz</a>&nbsp;Journalist Ines Pohl also posted on X, noting activity around the perimeter. “Security alert at the White House perimeter,” she wrote, adding, “The lawn press tents have been evacuated, and everyone is moving to the press room. No further information is available at this time.” The lawn press area is regularly used by journalists covering daily presidential engagements and official arrivals.&nbsp;&nbsp;The alert comes days after a man was detained for attempting to breach a security barrier near the White House complex. A Secret Service statement had said that the individual was stopped after jumping over a construction bollard near the Treasury Building on the northeast side of the complex&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/2-pakistani-astronauts-selected-for-china-s-manned-space-mission-to-undergo-training-1776873777161">2 Pakistani astronauts selected for China’s manned space mission, to undergo training</a>&nbsp;. Secret Service Communications Chief Anthony Guglielmi later said, “Shortly after 11:30 am, a man was quickly detained by uniformed US Secret Service police officers after jumping over a construction bollard near the Treasury Building on the northeast side of the complex.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Security at the White House remains among the tightest in the United States, with temporary lockdowns and movement restrictions enforced whenever any unusual activity is detected.

Journalists were briefly moved into the briefing room after a security alert prompted action by the United States Secret Service. Members of the press were asked to relocate from outdoor media positions. The White House did not immediately comment on the incident.

A security alert at the White House disrupted press operations on Wednesday, forcing reporters indoors as the US Secret Service moved swiftly to secure the complex. Journalists covering the White House were briefly moved into the briefing room after a security alert prompted action by the United States Secret Service. Members of the press were asked to relocate from outdoor media positions as reporters posted updates from inside the White House complex. Also Read: India-bound ship among two vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz, seized by Iran's IRGC “Secret Service is moving press into briefing room at the White House because of a security alert of some kind,” Libbey Dean posted on X. Minutes later, she added, “Secret Service just gave us the ‘all clear’.” There was no immediate indication as to what triggered the security alert. The White House did not immediately comment on the incident, nor were any details on the nature of the incident provided. Media requests for clarification were sent to officials. Also Read: ‘There will be consequences,’ India warns Iran after attack on 2 tankers in Hormuz Journalist Ines Pohl also posted on X, noting activity around the perimeter. “Security alert at the White House perimeter,” she wrote, adding, “The lawn press tents have been evacuated, and everyone is moving to the press room. No further information is available at this time.” The lawn press area is regularly used by journalists covering daily presidential engagements and official arrivals. The alert comes days after a man was detained for attempting to breach a security barrier near the White House complex. A Secret Service statement had said that the individual was stopped after jumping over a construction bollard near the Treasury Building on the northeast side of the complex Also Read: 2 Pakistani astronauts selected for China’s manned space mission, to undergo training . Secret Service Communications Chief Anthony Guglielmi later said, “Shortly after 11:30 am, a man was quickly detained by uniformed US Secret Service police officers after jumping over a construction bollard near the Treasury Building on the northeast side of the complex.” Security at the White House remains among the tightest in the United States, with temporary lockdowns and movement restrictions enforced whenever any unusual activity is detected.

Journalists were briefly moved into the briefing room after a security alert prompted action by the United States Secret Service. Members of the press were asked to relocate from outdoor media positions. The White House did not immediately comment on the incident.

White House security alert forces press evacuation from outdoor positions by Secret Service

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains under intense strain as Washington continues its naval blockade of Iranian ports despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

US forces have intercepted vessels, seized tankers, and turned back dozens of ships as part of a broader strategy to pressure Tehran during negotiations.

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More than three-quarters of European countries use American cloud computing services for vital national security functions, a report published Friday found, warning that the dependency could make governments vulnerable.

The analysis arrives as European governments increasingly fear that vital digital services could be subject to an American “kill switch” if tensions with President Donald Trump’s White House escalate.

23 European Countries Face US Cloud Dependence Risk

Scientists linked to nuclear, military and aerospace research have vanished or died, triggering concern in Washington. US President Donald Trump has now held an urgent meeting as speculation ranges from espionage to UFO secrecy.


US Investigating the Mysterious Deaths & Disappearances, Trump Calls the Situation Very Serious

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A growing security concern is emerging in the United States after reports that at least 10 scientists linked to sensitive nuclear, aerospace and defense research have either died or gone missing since 2023. The cases involving researchers connected to institutions such as national laboratories, space programs and classified technology projects have triggered alarm within the U.S. security establishment.


10 US Scientists Go Missing, Trump Vows Answers On Scientists' Mystery

While leaving for Las Vegas, US President Donald Trump told reporters on the White House Lawn on Thursday (April 16) that federal authorities are investigating the unexplained disappearances and deaths of several scientists. Trump described the matter as “pretty serious stuff” and said he had “just left a meeting on that subject.” Over the past three years, several scientists have been reported missing or found dead, in some cases without a confirmed cause.&nbsp;&nbsp;Although no definitive link has been established between the incidents, Trump said answers may come soon. “I hope it’s random, but we’re going to know in the next week and a half,” Trump said. Among the cases is retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William 'Neil' McCasland, who went missing from his home in Albuquerque earlier this year. Local officials reported he had been experiencing ‘mental fog’ and had medical concerns before his disappearance.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-hungry-all-the-time-uss-tripoli-and-uss-abraham-lincoln-crews-report-food-shortages-amid-supply-delays-amid-deployment-in-middle-east-1776387104914">'Hungry all the time': USS Tripoli and USS Abraham Lincoln crews report food shortages amid supply delays amid deployment in Middle East</a><h2>Who are the other scientists who have gone missing or found dead?</h2><ul><li>Michael David Hicks — Died in 2023, cause of death unknown</li><li>Monica Jacinto Reza — Reported missing</li><li>Melissa Casias — Reported missing</li><li>Anthony Chavez — Reported missing</li><li>Nuno Loureiro — Found dead</li><li>Jason Thomas — Found dead</li><li>Frank Maiwald — Died in 2024</li><li>Carl Grillmair — Died in 2026</li></ul>Meanwhile, on Wednesday (April 15), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the issue during the briefing, saying she had not yet been updated by relevant agencies. “I haven’t spoken to our relevant agencies about it," Leavitt said. "I will certainly do that, and we’ll get you an answer. If true, of course, that’s definitely something I think this government and administration would deem worth looking into."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/reports-us-reaching-out-to-ford-gm-ge-aerospace-oshakosh-1776392110829/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/reports-us-reaching-out-to-ford-gm-ge-aerospace-oshakosh-1776392110829/embed</a>

Trump calls missing scientists probe “pretty serious stuff,” says answers are coming soon as unexplained deaths and disappearances raise questions

While leaving for Las Vegas, US President Donald Trump told reporters on the White House Lawn on Thursday (April 16) that federal authorities are investigating the unexplained disappearances and deaths of several scientists. Trump described the matter as “pretty serious stuff” and said he had “just left a meeting on that subject.” Over the past three years, several scientists have been reported missing or found dead, in some cases without a confirmed cause. Although no definitive link has been established between the incidents, Trump said answers may come soon. “I hope it’s random, but we’re going to know in the next week and a half,” Trump said. Among the cases is retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William 'Neil' McCasland, who went missing from his home in Albuquerque earlier this year. Local officials reported he had been experiencing ‘mental fog’ and had medical concerns before his disappearance. Also Read: 'Hungry all the time': USS Tripoli and USS Abraham Lincoln crews report food shortages amid supply delays amid deployment in Middle East Who are the other scientists who have gone missing or found dead? Michael David Hicks — Died in 2023, cause of death unknown Monica Jacinto Reza — Reported missing Melissa Casias — Reported missing Anthony Chavez — Reported missing Nuno Loureiro — Found dead Jason Thomas — Found dead Frank Maiwald — Died in 2024 Carl Grillmair — Died in 2026 Meanwhile, on Wednesday (April 15), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the issue during the briefing, saying she had not yet been updated by relevant agencies. “I haven’t spoken to our relevant agencies about it," Leavitt said. "I will certainly do that, and we’ll get you an answer. If true, of course, that’s definitely something I think this government and administration would deem worth looking into." https://www.wionews.com/videos/reports-us-reaching-out-to-ford-gm-ge-aerospace-oshakosh-1776392110829/embed

Trump says the missing and dead scientists investigation is ‘pretty serious stuff’, with answers expected soon amid growing questions over unexplained cases

Unexplained disappearances of scientists 'pretty serious', says Trump

The White House on Thursday (April 16) detailed how the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was negotiated over a rapid series of high-level diplomatic engagements, while the US State Department simultaneously released a six-point statement outlining the terms of the agreement. According to a White House official, the process started on Tuesday (April 14) when Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with ambassadors from Israel and Lebanon. During that meeting, Lebanon acknowledged that Hezbollah is a ‘mutual problem'.&nbsp;On Wednesday (April 15) evening, President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who agreed to the ceasefire ‘with certain terms’, though specifics were not disclosed. Trump then directed Rubio to contact Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. In that overnight call, Rubio secured Lebanon’s agreement to the ceasefire. On Thursday (April 16) morning, Trump held follow-up calls with Aoun and Netanyahu to finalise the deal.&nbsp;At the same time, the State Department worked with both governments to draft a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The six-point statement, agreed to by Israel and Lebanon, sets out the framework for the ceasefire, which started at 5 pm ET on Thursday (April 16).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-trump-fly-to-pakistan-if-iran-deal-is-finalised-here-s-what-he-said-1776365507182">Will Trump fly to Pakistan if Iran deal is finalised? Here’s what he said</a><h2>What is the 6-point statement in terms of Lebanon ceasefire?</h2><ul><li>The agreement describes the truce as a gesture of goodwill by the Government of Israel, intended to enable good-faith negotiations toward a permanent security and peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon.</li><li>“Israel shall preserve its right to take all necessary measures in self-defense, at any time, against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks. This shall not be impeded by the cessation of hostilities,” the statement says. Besides this, it will not carry out any offensive military operations against Lebanese targets, including civilian, military, and other state targets, in the territory of Lebanon by land, air, and sea.</li><li>The statement adds that the ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement between Lebanon and Israel if progress is demonstrated in the negotiations and as Lebanon effectively demonstrates its ability to assert its sovereignty.</li><li>It also outlines Lebanon’s responsibilities going forward: “From April 16, 2026, at 17:00 EST, forward, with international support, the Government of Lebanon will take meaningful steps to prevent Hezbollah and all other rogue non-state armed groups in the territory of Lebanon from carrying out any attacks, operations, or hostile activities against Israeli targets,” it says.</li><li>The agreement emphasizes that Lebanon’s official security forces hold sole authority over national defense: “All parties recognize Lebanon’s security forces as having exclusive responsibility for Lebanon’s sovereignty and national defense; no other country or group has claim to be the guarantor of Lebanon’s sovereignty,” the MOU notes.</li><li>Finally, both countries have asked the US to continue facilitating negotiations: “Israel and Lebanon request that the United States facilitate further direct negotiations between the two countries with the objective of resolving all remaining issues, including demarcation of the international land boundary, with a view to concluding a comprehensive agreement that ensures lasting security, stability, and peace between the two countries,” the final point says.</li></ul>Israel has indicated it will maintain its military presence in Lebanon during the ceasefire period.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/asim-munir-sidelines-pak-pm-shehbaz-sharif-in-us-iran-peace-negotiations-1776358775050/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/asim-munir-sidelines-pak-pm-shehbaz-sharif-in-us-iran-peace-negotiations-1776358775050/embed</a>&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

White House outlines how the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was reached as the US releases a 6-point framework detailing terms, self-defense rights, and truce conditions

The White House on Thursday (April 16) detailed how the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was negotiated over a rapid series of high-level diplomatic engagements, while the US State Department simultaneously released a six-point statement outlining the terms of the agreement. According to a White House official, the process started on Tuesday (April 14) when Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with ambassadors from Israel and Lebanon. During that meeting, Lebanon acknowledged that Hezbollah is a ‘mutual problem'. On Wednesday (April 15) evening, President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who agreed to the ceasefire ‘with certain terms’, though specifics were not disclosed. Trump then directed Rubio to contact Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. In that overnight call, Rubio secured Lebanon’s agreement to the ceasefire. On Thursday (April 16) morning, Trump held follow-up calls with Aoun and Netanyahu to finalise the deal. At the same time, the State Department worked with both governments to draft a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The six-point statement, agreed to by Israel and Lebanon, sets out the framework for the ceasefire, which started at 5 pm ET on Thursday (April 16). Also Read: Will Trump fly to Pakistan if Iran deal is finalised? Here’s what he said What is the 6-point statement in terms of Lebanon ceasefire? The agreement describes the truce as a gesture of goodwill by the Government of Israel, intended to enable good-faith negotiations toward a permanent security and peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon. “Israel shall preserve its right to take all necessary measures in self-defense, at any time, against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks. This shall not be impeded by the cessation of hostilities,” the statement says. Besides this, it will not carry out any offensive military operations against Lebanese targets, including civilian, military, and other state targets, in the territory of Lebanon by land, air, and sea. The statement adds that the ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement between Lebanon and Israel if progress is demonstrated in the negotiations and as Lebanon effectively demonstrates its ability to assert its sovereignty. It also outlines Lebanon’s responsibilities going forward: “From April 16, 2026, at 17:00 EST, forward, with international support, the Government of Lebanon will take meaningful steps to prevent Hezbollah and all other rogue non-state armed groups in the territory of Lebanon from carrying out any attacks, operations, or hostile activities against Israeli targets,” it says. The agreement emphasizes that Lebanon’s official security forces hold sole authority over national defense: “All parties recognize Lebanon’s security forces as having exclusive responsibility for Lebanon’s sovereignty and national defense; no other country or group has claim to be the guarantor of Lebanon’s sovereignty,” the MOU notes. Finally, both countries have asked the US to continue facilitating negotiations: “Israel and Lebanon request that the United States facilitate further direct negotiations between the two countries with the objective of resolving all remaining issues, including demarcation of the international land boundary, with a view to concluding a comprehensive agreement that ensures lasting security, stability, and peace between the two countries,” the final point says. Israel has indicated it will maintain its military presence in Lebanon during the ceasefire period. https://www.wionews.com/videos/asim-munir-sidelines-pak-pm-shehbaz-sharif-in-us-iran-peace-negotiations-1776358775050/embed Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

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A troubling pattern has emerged in the United States, where at least 9 to 10 scientists linked to sensitive nuclear, aerospace, and fusion research have reportedly gone missing or died under suspicious circumstances since 2023. The clustering of these cases around high-security institutions has raised serious concerns about potential espionage, internal security lapses, or hidden threats to critical national programmes. The White House has now acknowledged the issue, intensifying calls for answers.


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