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Topic: assassination attempt

Suicide bombers, drone attacks, and gunmen — two-decade history of attacks on world leaders

Attempt that seriously wounded Slovak PM Fico, assassination of then Japanese PM Abe & Chad President Itno's death in battle among the most prominent examples in past few years.

‘Shocking, despicable, concerning’ — how world leaders reacted to Trump assassination attempt

Global leaders shared the common sentiment that ‘political violence’ is unacceptable in a democracy, condemning the attack on former US president & 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Trump assassination attempt — role of US Secret Service, charged with protecting presidents, candidates

Set up in 1865 to combat currency counterfeiting, the Secret Service later began protecting current & old presidents, candidates & so on. The attack on candidate Trump is the 1st since 1972.

Was Ukraine behind the Slovakian PM’s attempted assassination? Russia thinks so

Robert Fico is considered one of the most pro-Russian political leaders in Europe. He ran his 2023 election campaign on a platform of ending Slovakia’s financial and military support for Ukraine.

Slovak PM Robert Fico stable after surgery, condition ‘very serious’ after assassination attempt

The gunman shot Fico during a visit to the central Slovak town of Handlova, initially leaving the prime minister in critical condition and undergoing surgery hours later Wednesday.

Washington briefs 5 Indian-American lawmakers on indictment of Nikhil Gupta in Pannun plot

In joint statement, Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi & Shri Thanedar term allegations against Gupta, an Indian national, as ‘deeply concerning’.

US takes assassination plot ‘seriously’, India remains strategic partner, says White House official

US has unsealed an indictment against an 'Indian govt employee' for alleged involvement in a 'plot to assassinate' US citizen — and designated terrorist in India — Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.