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PM Shehbaz, world leaders ‘relieved’ after Trump safe in Washington shooting
- President Zardari terms incident “heinous act of terrorism”.
- PM Shehbaz said he was “deeply shocked” by the incident.
- Japanese PM says violence can never be tolerated anywhere.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other world leaders have expressed relief after President Donald Trump, the First Lady, and other attendees were reported safe following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC.
Gunshots were fired near the venue at the Washington Hilton hotel during the annual political media event, prompting the security officials to evacuate Trump, his wife, US Vice President JD Vance and other senior officials. The shooter has been arrested.
The man fired a shotgun at a Secret Service agent at a checkpoint in the Washington Hilton hotel before being tackled and arrested.
It was not immediately clear whether Trump was the target of the attack, though he told reporters he believed that he was. The president has survived two previous attempts on his life since 2024, a period of deepening political polarisation in the United States.
In a post on X, President Zardari’s office condemned the shooting, calling it a “heinous act of terrorism,” while expressing relief that President Trump and the First Lady were unharmed.
“President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, expressed relief that President Trump & the First Lady are safe, and termed the incident a heinous act of terrorism.”
PM Shehbaz said he was “deeply shocked” by the incident and expressed relief over the safety of all attendees, adding prayers for continued safety and well-being.
“Deeply shocked by the disturbing shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C., a short while ago,” he posted on X.
“Relieved to know that President Trump, the First Lady, and other attendees are safe. My thoughts and prayers are with him, and I wish him continued safety and well-being.”
India PM Narendra Modi also expressed relief, stating that violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned.
“Relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed following the recent security incident at a Washington DC hotel,” Modi wrote on social media.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the incident terrifying and stressed that violence can never be tolerated anywhere in the world.
I am relieved to hear that President Trump is safe following the terrifying gunfire. Violence must never be tolerated anywhere in the world.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum echoed similar sentiments, welcoming the news that President Trump and his wife are safe, and emphasizing that violence should never be the answer.
“It’s great that President Trump and his wife are doing well after the recent events. We send our respect. Violence should never be the way.”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed relief upon learning that all attendees were safe. “We applaud the work of the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their swift action,” he stated.
Prince Harry appears to be confident in his efforts as he believes there a major opportunity opening up for them in the UK, as King Charles continues his State Visit in the US.
The Duke of Sussex, who is slated to return to the UK for the upcoming Birmingham Invictus Games, is making sure that his wife is on-board the new plan of action, insiders revealed.
Harry has “totally banking on as he’s assured his father that they’ll be bringing Archie and Lili to finally enjoy some quality time with him”, sources told Closer. However, they noted that Meghan is “still in two minds” about travelling back to UK after all these years.
However, Harry argues that if he is going to make a return to the royal fold, it has to be with Meghan otherwise it would look “pretty odd”. He insists that this is a “non-negotiable” part of the plan even if Meghan is not willing to live in Britain or immerse herself in it fully. She can travel more frequently but she would have to be standing by his side.
The sources added that for Harry it makes “perfect sense” to find a property close to Windsor which they can use as “crash pad” whenever they are in town and it would eventually be something they Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet can inherit.
It would allow the Sussex children to grow close to their British heritage and their royal relatives, further strengthening their ties with the monarchy.
Meghan has “plenty of conditions that need to be met” before she’s fully signed off on the trip, but Harry has taken a clear stance about her presence and support for UK plans.
It remains to be seen how this pans out as the reconciliation process with King Charles has been put on pause.
King Charles remembered Prince William in quite an unexpected way during the State Dinner speech.
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Antonio Banderas has shared a heartwarming family photo from a Los Angeles reunion with ex-wife Melanie Griffith and their daughter Stella, and his caption said everything about how the former couple have chosen to handle life after divorce.
The actor, 65, posted the snap on Instagram on Monday, 27 April, showing himself beaming alongside Stella, 29, Griffith, 68, and Stella’s husband Alex Gruszynski.
Banderas leaned into his daughter as she threw her head back laughing, while Griffith and Stella held hands and Gruszynski rested his head on Griffith’s shoulder.
“A lovely and fun moment yesterday in Los Angeles with my son-in-law Alex, my daughter Stella, and my ex-wife and lifelong friend, Melanie,” Banderas wrote in his caption.
The warmth in the post reflects a dynamic Banderas has spoken about openly for years.
In 2018, he told PEOPLE: “Even if we are divorced, she is my family and I will love her until the day I die. We have been in contact all these years and we managed to do a separation that is very elegant.”
He added at the time that keeping things harmonious for their children was always the priority.
“Our kids are enjoying that and that is very important for both of us. Our kids are priority No. 1.”
Griffith, for her part, has also spoken warmly about staying close with the men she has loved. “I love them with all my heart,” she said in 2020.
Banderas and Griffith first encountered each other at the 1989 Oscars and reconnected on the set of Two Much in 1995.
They married the following year and welcomed Stella before Griffith filed for divorce in 2014, citing irreconcilable differences.
The divorce was finalised in 2015. Banderas has remained close not only with Griffith but also with her daughter Dakota Johnson, whom she shares with ex-husband Don Johnson.
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