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Serbia mass school shooting was ‘pre-planned’

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2 years ago

May 4, 2023

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A boy gunned down fellow pupils in a Belgrade school on Wednesday morning in a pre-planned attack, shooting dead at least eight plus a security guard

The mass shooting at a school in Belgrade, Serbia Wednesday morning was carefully pre-planned by the suspect, a 13-year-old boy, according to authorities.

Several people are dead, and others wounded.

Using two handguns that belonged to his father, the boy fired first at a security guard and three girls in the hallway.

He then entered a history class and shot the teacher and classmates, police said, adding that he also had two Molotov cocktails.

14-year-old Evgenija said she knew the suspected gunman.

“He was somehow silent, and appeared nice and had good grades. Did not know much about him, he was not that open to everyone. I would never expect that this could happen.”

Police said a seventh-grade student had been arrested after confessing to the shooting.

Local media say this was the moment the suspect was taken into custody.

Some of those who were shot are still in hospital with life-threatening injuries.

This is the head of Belgrade’s police, Veselin Milic:

“He said himself that he planned to commit this crime. This is a list of children he planned to execute. He made a plan of how to enter and exit the school, that was found at his desk. And, like he said himself, he designated primary targets. It looks a little as if it’s from a video game, or a horror film, which indicates that he planned in detail how to enter which classroom and how to execute each child.”

Authorities say an investigation into the motives for the attack is under way.

And Serbia’s interior minister says the suspect’s father has also been arrested.

Gun laws are very strict in Serbia but civilian gun ownership is also widespread.

The country has witnessed several mass shootings over the past decade.

And hundreds of thousands of weapons remain unaccounted for after the Balkan wars of the 1990s.

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Trump lands in Saudi Arabia for major deals

Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia, launching a four-day Middle East tour focused on economic deals, welcomed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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15 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia, launching a four-day Middle East tour focused on economic deals, welcomed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

President Trump has officially landed in Saudi Arabia, kicking off a high-stakes four-day tour across the Middle East aimed at major economic wins.

Welcomed personally by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump’s arrival signals the start of key discussions with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.

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S&P 500 rebounds as Nvidia boosts tech shares

S&P 500 rebounds as Nvidia boosts tech shares amid easing U.S.-China trade tensions and softer inflation data.

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19 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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S&P 500 rebounds as Nvidia boosts tech shares amid easing U.S.-China trade tensions and softer inflation data.

In Short:
The S&P 500 rose 1% on Tuesday, buoyed by improving U.S.-China trade relations and strong performances from companies like Nvidia. Despite some concerns about high valuations, analysts showed cautious optimism for continued market growth due to positive economic data and government investments.

The S&P 500 rose on Tuesday, returning to positive territory for the year as easing U.S.-China trade tensions boosted investor confidence.

The index gained 1%, with the Nasdaq Composite increasing 1.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 166 points, or 0.3%, due to an 18% drop in UnitedHealth shares.

Nvidia’s stock led the market, advancing 6% after announcing the shipment of 18,000 artificial intelligence chips to Saudi Arabia. This news positively impacted peer companies such as Broadcom and AMD, which increased by around 4%.

Following this rally, the S&P 500 is now up 0.2% for 2025, after previously being down over 17% due to trade uncertainties. The market responded positively to news of a 90-day tariff pause between the U.S. and China, which contributed to a significant surge in stock prices.

Market analysts noted that improved sentiment stems from several factors, including the chip deal, easing inflation pressures, and anticipated tax cuts. The White House also announced a $600 billion investment in the U.S. economy.

In addition to the trade news, softer-than-expected inflation data in April, which reported a 2.3% increase in the consumer price index, further energised the market. Economists had predicted a 2.4% rate.

Investment experts express cautious optimism, acknowledging ongoing concerns surrounding high valuations and market concentration, but suggest that current data may lead to continued market growth in the short term.

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Trump may accept Qatari jet as the new Air Force One

Trump administration considers Qatari royal jet as potential temporary Air Force One, raising diplomatic and ethical concerns.

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2 days ago

May 13, 2025

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Trump administration considers Qatari royal jet as potential temporary Air Force One, raising diplomatic and ethical concerns.

The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Qatar to use a royal aircraft as a potential temporary Air Force One.

The jet — owned by the Qatari royal family — would be retrofitted for presidential use and could be offered as a gift during Trump’s term, with the possibility of it being used again as part of his future presidential library.

While no final decision has been made, the deal raises logistical, diplomatic, and ethical questions around foreign gifts, presidential travel, and how Trump may symbolically separate himself from traditional norms.

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