Three Spanish citizens and three Afghans were among six people killed in a shooting in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, on Friday evening. The attack, which occurred in a major tourist area, remains unclaimed, but officials believe the Islamic State’s affiliate in Afghanistan may be responsible. Seven suspects have been arrested, and the wounded victims have been transferred to Kabul for treatment.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has survived an assassination attempt and is no longer in life-threatening condition, according to a government minister. Fico was shot five times on Wednesday while leaving a government meeting and underwent hours of surgery. The gunman, who has been identified as a 71-year-old man, was overpowered by police. The attack has shocked Slovakia and drawn international condemnation.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico survived an assassination attempt on Wednesday after being shot four times in front of the local House of Culture. The suspect is in custody, and Fico’s condition is reported to be critical. He is currently being airlifted to a hospital in Banská Bystrica for emergency surgery. The motive for the attack is not known at this time. This is a breaking news story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Indian shooters’ disappointing run at the ISSF World Cup in Baku continued, with none of the skeet exponents in both men’s and women’s events making it to the finals. Asian Games silver medallist Anant Jeet Singh Naruka finished 15th with an aggregate qualifying score of 120/125, while veteran marksman Mairaj Ahmad Khan could only manage 105 and finished 76th among 80 shooters. Olympian Mairaj, who had finished 75th among 84 shooters in the ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship (shotgun) in Doha last month, could not improve upon his performance in Baku, managing identical scores of 21/25 in the two qualifying rounds on Thursday. The third Indian in the fray, Sheeraz Sheikh, aggregated 115 over five qualifying rounds of 25 shots each to finish 54th. In women’s skeet, Raiza Dhillon ended up 16th with an aggregate of 114/125, while Maheshwari Chauhan was 20th with 113 points. Another young shooter, Ganemat Sekhon, finished 25th with 111 points.
A shooting in Long Beach, Los Angeles, left seven people injured, with four in critical condition. The incident occurred on Saturday around 11:15 pm, and the suspect or suspects fled the scene. The motive for the shooting is unknown. The victims were transported to area hospitals, and three are reported to have non-life-threatening injuries.
Arjun Babuta made history at the Olympic Selection Trials, setting a new world record in the men’s 10M Air Rifle event. Nancy, Varun Tomar, and Rhythm Sangwan also emerged victorious in their respective finals, showcasing their exceptional talent and determination. The trials saw the qualification round for the men’s and women’s 50M Rifle 3 Positions OST T2, with Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Anjum Moudgil topping the charts.
A youth leader from Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal United (JDU) was shot dead late last night in Patna, Bihar. The incident occurred as Saurabh Kumar was returning from a function, accompanied by Munmun. Four men on bikes opened fire at the duo, shooting Saurabh twice in the head and Munmun thrice. Saurabh was declared dead at the hospital, while Munmun remains in serious condition. The Patna Police have launched an investigation, and angry locals have blocked a road in protest.
On Monday, August 21st, around 2 a.m., shots were discharged into a basement suite in Abbotsford, as reported by the Abbotsford Police Department. During an initial patrol of the area, officers found no evidence of a shooting, but subsequent investigations revealed that gunshots had indeed occurred. According to police, the shooting was likely targeted, but fortunately, no injuries were sustained.
As the Premier League season reaches its climax, Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne emerge as the driving forces behind their respective title charges. This statistical analysis delves into their performances, comparing their shooting, dribbling, and passing abilities to determine who has had the greater impact on their team’s success.
A 33-year-old and 38-year-old man were shot on a Bronx street on Tuesday night. The younger victim was shot in the stomach and died at the hospital, while the older victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and is in critical but stable condition. No arrests have been made in the incident.
