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Donald Trump injured in assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally, shooter among 2 dead

Butler (Pennsylvania)/IBNS: Former US President Donald Trump received injuries on his right ear during a Saturday election campaign rally at Pennsylvania's Butler, in what is seen as an assassination bid that left the 78-year-old Republican presidential candidate's face streaked with blood with his alert security agents rushing him off the stage even as he pumped his fist in the air, mouthing the words "Fight! Fight! Fight!"

No place for this kind of violence: Biden, US leaders condemn assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Joe Biden condemned the assassination attempt on his rival election candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, which led to his injury and left a bystander dead.

Former US President Donald Trump injured in assassination bid at Pennsylvania rally

Butler (Pennsylvania)/IBNS: Former US President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after a series of gunshots were fired at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday. 

Ukrainian Prez dismisses Biden's 'Putin' reference as 'mistake'

Shannon (Ireland): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that US President Joe Biden's accidental reference to him as Russian President Vladimir Putin was an error that could be forgotten, especially because the US has provided extensive support to Ukraine, Reuters reported.

UK: Human remains found in dumped suitcases, one arrested

British police have arrested a person in connection with an investigation into the discovery of human remains on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

Hamas claims 71 killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said at least 71 Palestinians died during an Israeli air strike in the strip on Saturday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Three tribesmen die during clash between two groups

At least three tribesmen died during an armed clash between two groups in  Dera Murad Jamali area of Nasirabad district of Pakistan on Friday.

Three security personnel die in targeted attacks in Pakistan

At least five people, including three security personnel, died in different incidents which occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday and Friday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Quetta blast leaves one Frontier Corps driver killed

A roadside blast in Quetta city of Pakistan on Saturday left at least one Frontier Corps driver killed  Akhtarabad area of Pakistan's Quetta city, media reports said.

Baloch Yakjehti Committee protesters, police clash over demand to release missing students in Quetta, several hurt

More than 12 people, including six police, were injured when clashes broke out between cops and Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) during a rally organised to demand the release of missing students in Quetta.

PM Pushpa Kumar Dahal approves rail deal with China under BRI before losing vote of confidence in Nepali Parliament

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives, leading to his government's fall in the Himalayan nation.

Pakistan: 45 cops face drug trafficking allegations

As many as 45 cops of Pakistan's Punjab police have been allegedly found to be involved in drug smuggling activities.

British Columbia invests in family doctors with new medical school at Simon Fraser University

Fraser (BC)/IBNS: With the new medical school at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in British Columbia (BC) moving forward with funding for space and operations, as well as a proposed three-year curriculum model and a founding dean, more family doctors will be trained faster.

Australian government accuses China-backed hacker group of stealing passwords, usernames from unnamed networks

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has alleged that cyber security firms backed by Chinese authorities stole passwords and usernames from unnamed Australian networks in 2022.

Russian missiles strike Kyiv children's hospital, other cities to leave 37 dead

At least 37 people, including three children, died and 170 others were hurt after Russian missiles struck Kyiv and other cities on Monday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

US flags 'concerns' over India's ties with Russia after Modi-Putin meet in Moscow

Washington/Moscow/IBNS: The United States has raised "concerns" over its "strategic partner" India's ties with Russia after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vladimir Putin in an informal meeting at Moscow, media reports said.

Canada: Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault case to be back in court in Oct

Brampton/IBNS: The case of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach, accused of sexually assaulting 10 complainants, is due to return to a Brampton, Ontario court on Oct. 7.

3 Arrested for carjacking of mother and child in Canada's Mississauga

Toronto/IBNS: Three suspects have been arrested in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) following last week's alleged carjacking of a woman and her child in a Mississauga parking lot.

US: Mass shooting in Detroit leaves 2 people dead

At least two people died and 19 others were injured in a mass shooting incident in the US city of Detroit on Sunday, police said.

Pakistan: Father buries his 15-month-old daughter alive due to lack of money for her medical treatment

In a shocking tale, a father in Pakistan's Tharushah region has buried his 15-month-old daughter alive.

Belarus is not safe for anyone critical of authorities, warns rights expert

Citizens and civil society critical of the Belarussian authorities face worsening repression, arbitrary detention, ill-treatment and harassment, nearly four years since widespread public protests took place surrounding the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko, a UN independent human rights expert said on Wednesday.

I am taking responsibility for the defeat: Rishi Sunak after Labour Party registers landslide victory in UK general poll

British PM Rishi Sunak on Friday (July 5, 2024) conceded defeat in the general polls with trends showing the opposition Labour Party marching ahead to form the next government in the country, ending the 14-year rule of the Conservative Party.

Keir Starmer: Who is the Labour leader heading to become British PM

In 2020, right after Britain's Labour Party suffered a major loss in the general polls, the outfit decided to hand over the political party's leadership to Keir Starmer to alter the fate in 2024.

UK polls: Rishi Sunak bracing for major loss, Labour Party marching ahead

The opposition Labour Party is ahead in the UK general polls with the counting of votes currently underway on Friday.

Vancouver-based Phil Kim set to become Canada's first-ever Olympic breaking athlete

Vancouver/IBNS: Vancouver-based Philip Kim, who competes as "B-Boy Phil Wizard," is set to make Canadian sports history this summer by becoming Canada's first-ever Olympic breaking athlete.

Canadians eligible for tax credit to receive payment in their bank accounts this week, says CRA

Ottawa/IBNS: Eligible Canadians for tax credit payments should expect GST/HST in their bank accounts late this week, according to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Pakistan: Pipeline supplying gas to Quetta blown up

Unknown armed people blew up a pipeline that supplied gas to Quetta region in Pakistan on Sunday.

Pakistani man's eye gouged out over theft charge

Five people allegedly gouged out the eyes of a man in a brutal torture episode at a village in Pakistan's Bahawalpur region, media reports said.

Hundreds of candidates withdraw from Sunday’s parliamentary elections to foil far-right march

In a bid to prevent the formation of the country's first far-right government, France's left-wing and centrist parties have withdrawn hundreds of candidates from Sunday’s parliamentary elections, media reports said.

When leaders turn a blind eye: Calgary welcomes Khalistan extremism with open arms

Calgary is set to host a massive event on July 28th that glorifies Canadian-Sikh terrorists Talwinder Singh Parmar and slain militant Hardeep Singh Nijjar.