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  'There was a man on the roof, but nobody warned me there was a problem': Donald Trump

  World | July 21, 2024 14:49 IST

  The Washington Post reported that top officials at the US Secret Service repeatedly rejected requests from Trump's security detail for more manpower and gear at events before the attempted assassination.

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  Will Biden withdraw from US presidential race? 'Under pressure' President to make major announcement

  World | July 19, 2024 11:31 IST

  Biden's disastrous June 27 debate performance and the recent assassination bid on Donald Trump have resulted in a significant decrease in his favourability ratings. Influential Democrats like Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi have also shared their concerns about Democrats losing in the November race.

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  Trump rally shooting: FBI struggles to unravel mysteries left by attacker Thomas Crooks

  World | July 18, 2024 23:38 IST

  Trump squeezed off several shots at Trump, clipping the former president’s ear, killing an audience member and wounding two others before Secret Service snipers in a nearby building killed him with counterfire.

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  VIDEO: New close-up footage shows Crooks' shot was perfectly centred in middle of Trump's head

  World | July 18, 2024 20:58 IST

  Video footage captured shows Trump performing a familiar 'head tilt', reminiscent of the moment when he narrowly avoided a potentially lethal shot.

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  Biden tests positive for COVID-19, self-isolates after experiencing 'mild symptoms'

  World | July 18, 2024 6:27 IST

  The illness comes at a critical time for Biden, who is battling pressure from fellow Democrats to end his re-election bid amid concerns over his age. His rival Donald Trump is headlining a successful convention and is gaining ground in several battleground states after an assassination attempt.

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  Bad news for Donald Trump: About 6 in 10 Americans want former US President to withdraw | DETAILS

  World | July 17, 2024 23:15 IST

  About 6 in 10 Americans want Trump to withdraw -- but relatively few Republicans are in that camp. As for Biden, younger Democrats are especially likely to want to see him bow out – and to say they’re dissatisfied with him.

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  Iran rejects its involvement in Trump attack, says will take 'legal' revenge for Soleimani's death

  World | July 17, 2024 16:53 IST

  Iran has denied allegations of involvement in plots to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, instead pointing to legal actions in response to the 2020 assassination of a respected general by a US drone.

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  Secret Service chief's first public statement after Trump rally, says 'Will participate in probe'

  World | July 15, 2024 23:49 IST

  In her initial public address following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced on Monday that the agency would actively engage in an independent review mandated by President Joe Biden.

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  FBI reveals new details on Trump shooter: Crooks drove explosives-laden car, used his father's gun

  World | July 15, 2024 16:34 IST

  The FBI stated that they have not yet identified any specific ideology, threatening writings, or social media posts from Crooks, who graduated from high school two years ago and had no prior criminal history.

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  'Hatred took the man we loved...': Victim's sister who used his body to shield family in Trump rally

  World | July 15, 2024 14:20 IST

  The former fire chief, who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally of Donald Trump, spent his final moments diving down in front of his family and protecting them from the gunfire that rang out on Saturday during an assassination attempt against the ex-President.

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  Donald Trump's 48-year-old role in Jagannath Ratha Yatra: A tale of generosity, divine intervention

  World | July 15, 2024 13:23 IST

  Trump was hosting a campaign rally when he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. However, a spokesperson for ISKCON linked this incident to Trump's involvement in the inaugural Rath Yatra in New York 48 years ago.

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  Baba Vanga, famous Bulgarian clairvoyant, predicted Donald Trump's life would be in danger: Reports

  World | July 14, 2024 18:36 IST

  Baba Vanga, frequently called the 'Nostradamus of the Balkans,' gained fame for her uncanny predictions. Even though she died in 1996, her prophecies continue to captivate and worry people. Among her notable forecasts was the prediction that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

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  Russia claims Biden administration created atmosphere for Trump shooting

  World | July 14, 2024 21:28 IST

  The Kremlin stated that while it did not attribute Saturday's assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump to the current US administration, it emphasised that the administration had fostered an atmosphere that could have incited the attack.

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  Trump shooter's father's first reaction after assassination attempt: 'I will wait until...'

  World | July 14, 2024 16:30 IST

  The suspect was shot and killed by the Secret Service seconds after he allegedly fired shots toward a stage where Trump was speaking in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI said it was working to determine a motive for the attack, in which one rally attendee died and two other spectators were critical.

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  Who was Donald Trump's shooter- Thomas Matthew Crooks and which political party did he support?

  World | July 14, 2024 16:30 IST

  The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the "subject involved" in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

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  VIDEO: Moment when heavily armed US Police shoots sniper seconds after he fires at Trump

  World | July 14, 2024 16:30 IST

  The heavily armed counter-assault team, whose Secret Service code name is “Hawkeye,” is responsible for eliminating threats so that other agents can shield and take away the person they are protecting.

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  VIDEO: Trump's first appearance as he arrives in New Jersey after fatal assassination bid

  World | July 14, 2024 16:29 IST

  Trump’s private jet landed shortly after midnight Sunday at Newark Liberty International Airport. Video posted by an aide showed the former president deplaning, flanked by US Secret Service agents and heavily armed members of the agency’s counter-assault team.

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  US Secret Service: Robust security involved in Trump's protection faces outcry over security lapse

  World | July 14, 2024 12:15 IST

  During most of Trump's campaign stops, local police aid the Secret Service in securing the venue. It is no easy task. Many Trump rallies feature thousands of audience members, take place in the open air and last for hours.

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  FBI identifies Thomas Matthew Crooks as accused involved in Trump assassination bid

  World | July 14, 2024 13:31 IST

  The FBI named Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt. The agency said the investigation remains active and ongoing.

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  Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi privately expressed concerns over Biden's re-election bid: Report

  World | July 12, 2024 17:49 IST

  Trump's post-debate debacle worsened on Thursday after a series of goof-ups including when he referred to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as 'President Putin'. Democrats believe Obama and Pelosi should express their views on Biden's candidacy clearly to prevent more harm.