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A shooting in a Texas park left two people dead and several wounded on Saturday, authorities said.

The victims were shot shortly before 11 pm Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, about 19 miles (30.5 kilometres) north of Austin.

An altercation began between two groups during a concert at the event and someone started shooting, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said during a news conference at the scene.

The two victims who were pronounced dead at the scene were not involved in the altercation, Allen said.

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The shooting occurred near a vendor area away from the stage set up for the concert, Allen said.

Police officers and fire department personnel who were attending the event immediately began providing emergency medical care to multiple wounded victims, who were then transported to local hospitals, Allen said.

Police do not have a suspect in custody and investigators do not know how many shooters were involved. The investigation is ongoing, he said.

“It breaks your heart for a family that was coming out to enjoy their evening and now their life is forever changed as a result of somebody who could care less about somebody else's life,” Allen said.

A shooting in a Texas park left two people dead and several wounded on Saturday, authorities said. The victims were shot shortly before 11 pm Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, about 19 miles (30.

A shooting in a Texas park left two people dead and several wounded on Saturday, authorities said. The victims were shot shortly before 11 pm Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, about 19 miles (30.5 kilometres) north of Austin. An altercation began between two groups during a concert at the event and someone started shooting, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said during a news conference at the scene. The two victims who were pronounced dead at the scene were not involved in the altercation, Allen said. Also read: California wildfires: 1,200 evacuated from LA county as 'Post Fire' burns down 4,400 acres The shooting occurred near a vendor area away from the stage set up for the concert, Allen said. Police officers and fire department personnel who were attending the event immediately began providing emergency medical care to multiple wounded victims, who were then transported to local hospitals, Allen said. Police do not have a suspect in custody and investigators do not know how many shooters were involved. The investigation is ongoing, he said. “It breaks your heart for a family that was coming out to enjoy their evening and now their life is forever changed as a result of somebody who could care less about somebody else's life,” Allen said.

Texas: 2 killed and several wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a Texas park

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Continuing the robust outreach to Indian Ocean neighbours, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is expected to visit Sri Lanka and Mauritius this month. While his visit to Sri Lanka is expected to take place in the coming week, his trip to Mauritius is likely scheduled for later this month.

Continuing the robust outreach to Indian Ocean neighbours, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is expected to visit Sri Lanka and Mauritius this month. While his visit to Sri Lanka is expected to take place in the coming week, his trip to Mauritius is likely scheduled for later this month. The visit to Sri Lanka will be a standalone one, around 20th June, marking Dr. Jaishankar's first bilateral visit after assuming charge as External Affairs minister for the 2nd consecutive term. Last week, he visited Italy, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G7 summit but that was in the multilateral context. Also read: S Jaishankar assumes charge as India`s EAM, says country`s influence `steadily growing` India's support to Sri Lanka has been substantial, amounting to nearly $4 billion, surpassing the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) bailout package. Delhi has also supported key talks with the IMF for the bailout package. India has also been instrumental in bolstering Sri Lanka's power sector, tourism, and infrastructure. In Mauritius, the ties are equally significant. The two countries have signed numerous agreements to enhance trade and cooperation, including the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) in 2021. Additionally, India has extended a $100 million Defense Line of Credit to Mauritius. The strong relationship is further cemented by the fact that a large portion of Mauritius' population is of Indian origin, forming a key cultural and historical bridge between the two nations. During Prime Minister Modi's oath-taking ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan on 9th June, notable attendees included Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth along with leaders from the western arch of the Indian Ocean to the Himalayas. The invitation to the 7 countries--Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal--showed India's continued emphasis on neighbourhood first policy and Indian Ocean outreach. Also read: S Jaishankar, face of India`s assertive foreign policy, returns to Modi cabinet This year, India has launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services in both Sri Lanka and Mauritius, strengthening digital connectivity and financial collaboration. This initiative benefits travellers and enhances financial integration, marking a significant step in India's efforts to share its digital public infrastructure and fintech innovations with partner countries. Additionally, the introduction of RuPay card services in Mauritius enables local banks to issue cards based on the RuPay mechanism, facilitating settlements in both India and Mauritius. (With inputs from agencies)

Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka and Mauritius in June

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Evacuation orders were issued Saturday (Jun 15) in Los Angeles County after a major wildfire erupted there and spread across thousands of acres and threatened nearby infrastructure, including a highway. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said the wildfires, being dubbed as 'Post Fire' burned down 4,400 acres near the Interstate 5 freeway in Gorman.

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The blaze is believed to have started at around 1:45 pm local time and it remained zero per cent contained till 10:50 pm. No casualty had been reported till then. California Fire Department said an investigation was going on to ascertain the cause of the wildfire.

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In an update, the department said 1,200 people were evacuated from Hungry Valley Park. Further evacuations were likely from the areas south of Pyramid Lake, including the Paradise Ranch Estates, as residents there were asked to prepare to leave.

"Currently crews are working to construct perimeter fire lines around the flakes of the fire," the update said. "Aircraft are working to stop forward progress but have limited visibility."

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The smoke led to the deterioration of air quality in the area. The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a notification Saturday cautioning Castaic and Santa Clarita residents to avoid physical activity, stay indoors, and use air purifiers or turn on their air conditioners.

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Evacuation orders were issued Saturday (Jun 15) in Los Angeles County after a major wildfire erupted there and spread across thousands of acres and threatened nearby infrastructure, including a highway.

Evacuation orders were issued Saturday (Jun 15) in Los Angeles County after a major wildfire erupted there and spread across thousands of acres and threatened nearby infrastructure, including a highway. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said the wildfires, being dubbed as 'Post Fire' burned down 4,400 acres near the Interstate 5 freeway in Gorman. 🚨#BREAKING: Firefighters are battling a massive wildfire that has rapidly grown in size Multiple structures are Ablaze Evacuations orders have been issued ⁰📌#Gorman | #California ⁰At this time, there is a massive response underway as numerous firefighters and other emergency… pic.twitter.com/zTFb2Ip5qn — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) June 15, 2024 × The blaze is believed to have started at around 1:45 pm local time and it remained zero per cent contained till 10:50 pm. No casualty had been reported till then. California Fire Department said an investigation was going on to ascertain the cause of the wildfire. Also read: California wildfires: World`s largest tree wrapped in fire-proof blanket In an update, the department said 1,200 people were evacuated from Hungry Valley Park. Further evacuations were likely from the areas south of Pyramid Lake, including the Paradise Ranch Estates, as residents there were asked to prepare to leave. "Currently crews are working to construct perimeter fire lines around the flakes of the fire," the update said. "Aircraft are working to stop forward progress but have limited visibility." Watch: California wildfires: Residents flee, majority of the highways closed × The smoke led to the deterioration of air quality in the area. The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a notification Saturday cautioning Castaic and Santa Clarita residents to avoid physical activity, stay indoors, and use air purifiers or turn on their air conditioners. (With inputs from agencies)

California wildfires: 1,200 evacuated from LA county as 'Post Fire' burns down 4,400 acres

Former President Donald Trump questioned President Joe Biden's mental capacity during a speech at the Turning Point Action conference in Detroit on Saturday night, implying that Biden ought to take a cognitive test.

However, in the next sentence, Trump mispronounced the name of the doctor who gave him the test while he was president.

"He doesn't even know what the word 'inflation' means. I think he should take a cognitive test like I did," Trump said of Biden.&nbsp;

Later he said, "Doc Ronny Johnson. Does everyone know Ronny Johnson, a congressman from Texas? He was the White House doctor, and he said I was the healthiest president, he feels, in history, so I liked him very much indeed immediately."

It is not Ronny Johnson who is the doctor to whom Trump was alluding, but rather Ronny Jackson. Jackson is currently a Republican congressman from Texas and one of Trump's most outspoken supporters on Capitol Hill. He was the White House physician for part of Trump's presidency.

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The main focus of Trump's campaign has been whether or not 81-year-old Joe Biden qualifies for a second term. Biden turned 78 on Friday but his Saturday night faux pas was swiftly criticised, and minutes after the Biden team released a video of the incident.

The Biden-Harris HQ X page responded by reposting Trump's speech with the caption, "Trump: I think Biden should take a cognitive test. My doctor Ronny Johnson. Ronny Johnson, do you know him?"

Jackson claims that Trump requested to take the cognitive test in 2018. The purpose of the test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, is to identify moderate cognitive impairment and memory loss in their early stages.&nbsp;

It comprises exercises like recalling a list of spoken words, identifying as many words that start with a particular letter as you can in a minute, precisely drawing a cube, and giving specific examples of how two objects, like a train and a bicycle, are similar.

Former President Donald Trump questioned President Joe Biden's mental capacity during a speech at the Turning Point Action conference in Detroit on Saturday night, implying that Biden ought to take a cognitive test.

Former President Donald Trump questioned President Joe Biden's mental capacity during a speech at the Turning Point Action conference in Detroit on Saturday night, implying that Biden ought to take a cognitive test. However, in the next sentence, Trump mispronounced the name of the doctor who gave him the test while he was president. "He doesn't even know what the word 'inflation' means. I think he should take a cognitive test like I did," Trump said of Biden. Later he said, "Doc Ronny Johnson. Does everyone know Ronny Johnson, a congressman from Texas? He was the White House doctor, and he said I was the healthiest president, he feels, in history, so I liked him very much indeed immediately." It is not Ronny Johnson who is the doctor to whom Trump was alluding, but rather Ronny Jackson. Jackson is currently a Republican congressman from Texas and one of Trump's most outspoken supporters on Capitol Hill. He was the White House physician for part of Trump's presidency. Also read: ISIS inmates take two prison officers hostage in Russia's Rostov The main focus of Trump's campaign has been whether or not 81-year-old Joe Biden qualifies for a second term. Biden turned 78 on Friday but his Saturday night faux pas was swiftly criticised, and minutes after the Biden team released a video of the incident. The Biden-Harris HQ X page responded by reposting Trump's speech with the caption, "Trump: I think Biden should take a cognitive test. My doctor Ronny Johnson. Ronny Johnson, do you know him?" Jackson claims that Trump requested to take the cognitive test in 2018. The purpose of the test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, is to identify moderate cognitive impairment and memory loss in their early stages. It comprises exercises like recalling a list of spoken words, identifying as many words that start with a particular letter as you can in a minute, precisely drawing a cube, and giving specific examples of how two objects, like a train and a bicycle, are similar.

Trump questions Biden's cognitive abilities, mispronounces doctor's name in same speech

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Saturday (Jun 15) to protest against the far-right National Rally (RN) party ahead of the upcoming snap parliamentary elections. The protests were joined by labour unions as well as student groups and rights groups to oppose the anti-immigration, eurosceptic party.

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South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been re-elected. This comes after the Democratic Alliance, the nation's second-largest party, said that it will support the leader of the African National Congress as part of a coalition agreement with the government.

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In a shocking turn of events, Islamic State (IS) inmates took two prison officers hostage in a jail in southern Russia on Sunday (Jun 16). Prison authorities said chaos erupted at the detention centre 'Number One' in Rostov city as "the inmates took two prison officers hostage". The statement added that negotiations were underway with the inmates to secure the release of hostages.&nbsp;

Russia's state-backed TASS news agency reported that the inmates are due to appear in court and are held under terrorism charges.

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Prison authorities later said both prison officers were freed without harm and the IS inmates were "liquidated".

"During a special operation... the criminals were liquidated and the employees taken hostage were freed and were not wounded," the service said in a statement.

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Notably, Islamic State has sporadically targeted Russia over the past years. The terrorist group had attacked a concert hall near Moscow on March 22 this year, killing 144 people in what turned out to be the deadliest event on Russian soil in more than 20 years.

Russian authorities have since detained more than 20 people, including four suspected of carrying out the attack. All 20 people are believed to be from the former Soviet republic of Tajikistan.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a shocking turn of events, Islamic State (IS) inmates took two prison officers hostage in a jail in southern Russia on Sunday (Jun 16). Prison authorities said chaos erupted at the detention centre 'Number One' in Rostov city as "the inmates took two prison officers hostage".

In a shocking turn of events, Islamic State (IS) inmates took two prison officers hostage in a jail in southern Russia on Sunday (Jun 16). Prison authorities said chaos erupted at the detention centre 'Number One' in Rostov city as "the inmates took two prison officers hostage". The statement added that negotiations were underway with the inmates to secure the release of hostages. Russia's state-backed TASS news agency reported that the inmates are due to appear in court and are held under terrorism charges. Also read: Russia kills own soldier over alleged terrorism ties to ISIS Prison authorities later said both prison officers were freed without harm and the IS inmates were "liquidated". "During a special operation... the criminals were liquidated and the employees taken hostage were freed and were not wounded," the service said in a statement. Also read: Eight Tajikistan men detained in NYC, LA and Philadelphia over possible ISIS ties: Sources Notably, Islamic State has sporadically targeted Russia over the past years. The terrorist group had attacked a concert hall near Moscow on March 22 this year, killing 144 people in what turned out to be the deadliest event on Russian soil in more than 20 years. Russian authorities have since detained more than 20 people, including four suspected of carrying out the attack. All 20 people are believed to be from the former Soviet republic of Tajikistan. (With inputs from agencies)

ISIS inmates 'liquidated' after they took two prison officers hostage in Russia's Rostov

The Israeli military has identified all eight soldiers who were killed in the Gaza Strip's Rafah on Saturday (June 15). The soldiers, all members of a combat engineering unit, were in an armoured carrier that was hit by an explosion that detonated engineering material being carried on the vehicle, apparently in contravention of standard practice.

The Israeli military has identified all eight soldiers who were killed in the Gaza Strip's Rafah on Saturday (June 15). The soldiers, all members of a combat engineering unit, were in an armoured carrier that was hit by an explosion that detonated engineering material being carried on the vehicle, apparently in contravention of standard practice. Who were the soldiers? The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) identified the eight soldiers who died as: Capt. (res.) Eitan Koplovich (aged 28), Senior Staff Sergeant Major (res.) Elon Waiss (aged 49), Sergeant Eliyahu Moshe Zimbalist (aged 21), Sergeant Itay Amar (aged 19), Staff Sergeant Stanislav Kostarev (aged 21), Staff Sgt. Orr Blumovitz (aged 20), and Staff Sergeant Oz Yeshaia Gruber (aged 20). Later, the eighth soldier was identified as 23-year-old captain Wassem Mahmud. Also read | Gaza war: Netanyahu pledges to stick to 'war goals' after eight soldiers were killed in Rafah Senior Staff Sergeant Major (res.) Elon Waiss was the oldest among the group while Sergeant Itay Amar was the youngest. Two soldiers from the 8th Brigade were also seriously wounded in the explosion. The Jerusalem Post said in a report that they were transferred to a hospital for treatment. The incident, which occurred in Rafah's Tel al-Sultan area was being investigated. The armed wing of Hamas said the vehicle had been trapped in a prepared minefield that set off the explosion. The deaths of the soldiers were condemned by top Israeli leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The deaths may complicate the political situation facing Netanyahu, a week after centrist former general Benny Gantz quit the government, accusing the PM of having no proper strategy for Gaza. Netanyahu pledges to stick to 'war goals' Netanyahu on Saturday pledged to stick to his war goals in the Gaza Strip, just after the soldiers were killed. In a speech, he expressed his deep sorrow over the deaths, and described Hamas as “loathsome and murderous.” Also watch | Rafah offensive: Can Netanyahu be arrested for Gaza war crimes? | WION Decodes × “Despite the heavy and staggering cost, we must stick to the goals of the war: destroying the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas, returning all our abductees, making sure that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel, and returning our residents safely to their homes – both in the north and in the south,” the prime minister said. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza war: IDF identifies all eight soldiers killed in Rafah's Tel al-Sultan

Eight IDF soldiers killed in Gaza, Netanyahu says 'heartbreaking price of war'

United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday (June 15) pledged Washington's unwavering support for Ukraine and announced more than $1.5 billion in aid for the country's energy sector and its humanitarian situation as a result of the Russian offensive since late February 2022.

United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday (June 15) pledged Washington's unwavering support for Ukraine and announced more than $1.5 billion in aid for the country's energy sector and its humanitarian situation as a result of the Russian offensive since late February 2022. Vice President Harris made this announcement at the Ukraine peace summit in Lucerne, Switzerland, where she met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. "This war remains an utter failure for (Russian President Vladimir) Putin," Harris said during a bilateral meeting with Zelensky. "It is in our interest to uphold international norms," she added. What does the aid include? In a statement, Harris' office said the $1.5 billion includes $500 million in new funding for energy assistance and the redirecting of $324 million in previously announced funds toward emergency energy infrastructure repair and other needs in Ukraine. Also read | Global leaders gather in Switzerland to pave way for Russia-Ukraine peace "These efforts will help Ukraine respond to Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure by supporting repair and recovery, improving Ukraine's resilience to energy supply disruptions, and laying the groundwork to repair and expand Ukraine’s energy system," the office said. Harris also announced more than $379 million in humanitarian assistance from the State Department and the US Agency for International Development to help refugees and other people impacted by the war. World leaders join peace summit The peace summit was attended by more than 90 countries who sought broader consensus for Ukraine's peace proposals. The talks at the summit focused on broader concerns triggered by the war, such as food and nuclear security. Also watch | Ukraine’ under pressure to call more troops as older recruits await young help × But Turkey and Saudi Arabia, both mooted hosts for another such event, said meaningful progress required Russia's participation, the news agency Reuters reported. Zelensky trumpeted the summit's attendance as a success and predicted "history being made." He told world leaders, "Today is the day when the world begins to bring a just peace closer." Trump: Zelensky may be the greatest salesman Meanwhile, former US president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump said on Saturday that "Zelensky is maybe the greatest salesman of any politician that's ever lived." Addressing his supporters in Detroit, Trump promised to put an end to "never-ending" multi-billion dollar payments to Ukraine in case he wins the presidential election. "Every time he comes to our country, he walks away with $60 billion. And he gets home and he announces that he needs another $60 billion. It never ends. It never ends. I will have that settled," Trump said. (With inputs from agencies)

At Ukraine peace summit, US Vice Prez Harris announces over $1.5 billion in aid for Kyiv

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