A shooting near a mosque in Oman during a major Shia Muslim religious event has killed at least four people and wounded several others. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred in Wadi al-Kabir, east of Muscat, and have declared a state of emergency in the area. No motive or suspects have been identified.
President Joe Biden delivered a rare White House video address condemning the attack on former President Donald Trump and calling for unity. He urged Americans to reject violence and emphasized the need to calm the heated political climate.
Tech CEOs from major companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta have condemned the attack on former US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally. They expressed concern for Trump’s safety and criticized the use of violence. The incident occurred in Butler, Pennsylvania, resulting in injuries and one fatality.
Top business leaders expressed shock and condemned the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump at an election rally in Pennsylvania. The incident resulted in one bystander being killed and two others critically injured. Leaders like Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook offered their prayers and support for Trump and the victims.
South American football governing body CONMEBOL has launched an investigation into a violent confrontation between Uruguay players and Colombian fans following their Copa America semifinal match. The incident, which involved players exchanging blows with fans in the stands, occurred after Colombia secured a 1-0 victory in Charlotte, North Carolina. CONMEBOL has condemned the violence and vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
A militia attack on a gold mine in northeastern Congo resulted in the deaths of six Chinese miners and two Congolese soldiers. The attack, claimed by the CODECO militia, highlights the escalating violence in the resource-rich region, where numerous armed groups fight for control of valuable minerals.
A video showing a fan being punched and kicked by security personnel during Portugal’s Euro 2024 match against Slovenia has sparked outrage and an investigation. UEFA, the tournament organizer, condemns the violence and promises an investigation. This incident adds to the growing concerns regarding security lapses at the tournament, which has seen numerous instances of fans entering the field and security breaches.
Turkey has closed its main border crossings into northwest Syria after Turkish troops faced attacks from Syrians angered by violence against their compatriots in Turkey. The unrest, fueled by social media reports of a Syrian man sexually abusing a child in Kayseri, has spread across Turkey, leading to the detention of 474 individuals involved in attacks on the Syrian community.
A woman who alleges she was assaulted and stripped by Trinamool Congress (TMC) members in Cooch Behar district has met with West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, expressing confidence in receiving justice. The incident, which occurred on June 25, has sparked outrage and protests from the BJP, who claim the victim was targeted for her association with their party. Meanwhile, the Governor has sought a report from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the incident, while also meeting with other alleged victims of violence in the state.
Kenyan activists have continued their protests against President William Ruto, demanding his resignation despite his decision to withdraw the controversial finance bill that sparked deadly unrest. While protests were largely peaceful in some areas, a heavy police presence was maintained, and businesses remained shuttered in Nairobi following instances of looting and violence. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned the excessive use of force against protesters and documented numerous deaths, injuries, disappearances, and arrests.
