The annual Washington event was disrupted after a gunman allegedly breached security, fired shots and was subdued as top US leaders were evacuated.
Washington has expanded its travel warning to multiple Middle Eastern nations after fresh strikes and counterstrikes, with US Central Command confirming troop casualties amid continuing military operations.
A deadly shooting near the White House has prompted President Trump to launch a sweeping review of Green Card holders from 19 countries. Afghanistan is the only South Asian nation affected, while India remains off the list. Officials say the checks will be far more stringent than before.
Former US President Barack Obama has condemned the Washington shooting, stating that "violence has no place in America".
An Afghan-origin man has been identified as the suspect in the DC shooting that critically injured two National Guard personnel near the White House. Calling the attack an “act of terror,” President Trump ordered an additional 500 troops to reinforce security across Washington.
Youth Leaders from the Kashmir valley were at the National Press Club in Washington DC to talk about the development, peace and prevalence of grass-root democracy in Jammu and Kashmir.
Japan's cooperation with other defense forces has also seen an uptick. This year alone, Japan's Self-Defence Forces participated in 50 percent more joint exercises with the US military than the same period of 2021.
On May 31, an elderly woman was killed and two other persons were injured when gunfire erupted at a high school graduation ceremony in New Orleans.
However, states are rushing toward new gun restrictions in a hope that Congress will be able to take swift action against gun violence.
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 105th Meeting of the Development Committee Plenary in Washington DC.
